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Manhattan Beach California Map

Explore Manhattan Beach, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Manhattan Beach, California

How to Use This Manhattan Beach, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Manhattan Beach, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Manhattan Beach.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Manhattan Beach
State	California (CA)
County	Los Angeles County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	33.90087
Longitude	-118.420715
Population	35,506
Density	3484.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	90266, 90267
Area Code	310, 424
County Seat	Los Angeles
School District	Manhattan Beach Unified School District

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About Manhattan Beach, California

Manhattan Beach is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 35,506. The population density is 3484.7 people per km². Manhattan Beach is located at 33.9009°N, 118.4207°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Manhattan Beach is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 90266, 90267.

Manhattan Beach occupies a narrow strip of land defined by the relentless pulse of the Pacific Ocean. It lies 1.7 miles north-northwest of Hermosa Beach, CA (from Hermosa Beach, CA: bearing 337°T), and is situated 5.3 miles northwest of Torrance. The terrain rises gently from the shoreline, where the white sand of Manhattan County Beach offers a wide, open stage for the shifting tides. Beyond the immediate coastal dunes, the landscape transitions into a steady incline that levels out toward the landscape of Basin One. Far to the east, the jagged silhouette of the Santa Monica Mountains often catches the hazy light of a setting sun. The air here holds a distinct salt-heavy moisture that softens the edges of every street corner at dusk.

Manhattan Beach began its transition from open coastal dunes to a structured residential grid through the efforts of early developers who recognized the value of the shoreline. The local economy evolved from modest beginnings into a sophisticated hub of professional services, retail, and technology-driven enterprise. While the Dominguez Channel marks a nearby industrial boundary, the character of Manhattan Beach itself remains focused on high-end commerce and residential tranquility. Many residents commute to larger professional centers, yet the local business districts thrive on a steady stream of patrons seeking refined goods and services. The rhythm of daily life is dictated by the predictable flow of the tides and the long, sun-drenched afternoons that define the regional climate.

Cultural life in Manhattan Beach centers on the shared appreciation for the Pacific Ocean, which serves as both a recreational playground and a constant meditative presence. The Manhattan County Beach pier stands as a prominent landmark, jutting firmly into the surf as a site for anglers and those observing the horizon. Notable individuals such as the legendary basketball coach Phil Jackson have long favored the quiet, upscale atmosphere of the neighborhood for its privacy and pace. Community events often celebrate the surf culture and volleyball traditions that have grown alongside the sand, weaving a distinct athletic identity into the local social fabric. The atmosphere remains consistently polished, reflecting a collective commitment to maintaining the aesthetic and environmental quality of this unique coastal stretch.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Manhattan County Beach (Local Park) — locality lies within
El Segundo Beach (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 336° NW
Veterans Parkway (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 135° SE
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 143° SE
Light Gate (Public Artwork) — 1.1 mi, 149° SE
Old Town Music Hall (Theatre) — 1.2 mi, 010° N
Roundhouse Aquarium (Aquarium) — 1.3 mi, 164° S
Bo Bridges Gallery (Gallery) — 1.3 mi, 152° SE
Recreation Park (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 018° N
Sepulveda Bridge Widening (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 092° E
MBS Screening Room (Cinema) — 2.1 mi, 089° E
Imperial Hill (Viewpoint) — 2.1 mi, 014° N
Hermosa Beach 9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 150° SE
Hermosa Beach Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 3.0 mi, 149° SE
Potter's Ensemble (Gallery) — 3.1 mi, 143° SE
Santa Monica Bay (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 312° NW
Wonder of Dinosaurs (Museum) — 4.3 mi, 118° SE
Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 4.5 mi, 356° N
Gathering Place (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 358° N
Urbanscape (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 358° N
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 5.0 mi, 358° N
Cinemark Playa Vista (Cinema) — 5.3 mi, 003° N
Centinela Adobe (Museum) — 5.4 mi, 031° NE
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 7.0 mi, 173° S · 8,946 acres
Point Vicente State Marine Conservation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 10.7 mi, 180° S
Topanga State Park (State Park) — 11.8 mi, 335° NW
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 14.1 mi, 001° N · 24k acres
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 26.4 mi, 008° N · 454k acres
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 26.4 mi, 008° N · 662k acres

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