Manhattan Beach California Map

About Manhattan Beach, California

Manhattan Beach is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 34,210. The population density is 3394.1 people per km². Manhattan Beach is located at 33.8847°N, 118.4109°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 90266.

Manhattan Beach unfolds as a sun-kissed stretch of coastal California, where the Pacific’s endless exhale meets a landscape of gentle slopes and meticulously manicured lawns. It lies 2.8 miles north-north-west of Redondo Beach, CA (from Redondo Beach, CA: bearing 332°T), and is situated 5.3 miles north-west of Torrance. The air, a perpetual whisper of salt and jasmine, carries the murmur of surf and the distant hum of traffic, a constant reminder of its proximity to the vast Los Angeles basin. Here, the houses, often painted in shades of white and sand, seem to lean into the ocean breeze, their wide windows and open doorways inviting the golden light that spills across the asphalt and emerald grass. The sand itself, a pale, fine grain, shifts and reforms under the tireless hands of the tide, a soft canvas that draws swimmers, surfers, and those simply seeking the quiet communion of the shoreline. Even the shadows cast by the palm trees, long and elegant in the afternoon sun, seem to possess a certain languid grace, mirroring the unhurried rhythm of life that settles over Manhattan Beach as dusk begins to paint the sky in hues of rose and lavender. This coastal haven, once part of the vast ranchos of early California, found its modern identity forged in the early 20th century, a vision of a refined seaside resort that has since blossomed into a prosperous community. The economic pulse of Manhattan Beach beats in its vibrant downtown, a collection of boutiques, galleries, and restaurants that cater to a discerning clientele, and in the steady flow of professionals who commute to the surrounding economic hubs. Its history is also etched into the iconic pier, a beloved landmark that juts out into the ocean like a weathered finger, a place where anglers cast their lines and lovers steal glances at the horizon. The town has cultivated a reputation as a place where dreams of a laid-back, affluent lifestyle are realized, attracting families and individuals who value its strong sense of community, its excellent schools, and the unparalleled access to the ocean's embrace, a constant, soothing presence in the daily lives of its residents.

About This Manhattan Beach Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Manhattan Beach, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.884736, -118.410909. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Manhattan Beach and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Manhattan Beach includes the ZIP code (90266), telephone area code (310, 424), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Manhattan Beach Unified School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Manhattan Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.