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Manhattan Beach
Homes in Manhattan Beach
Sun-drenched modern homes on the South Bay.
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Overview
At the southern end of Santa Monica Bay, Manhattan Beach is the most upscale of the South Bay beach cities — a walkable strand of bluff-top homes, a lively downtown, and a famously well-kept residential grid.
History & Character
Originally part of the 1888 Rancho Sausal Redondo, Manhattan Beach was platted in 1901 and grew as a seaside resort and then a residential city. The Strand, the paved beachfront walk, became one of the most valuable strips of residential frontage in the country.
Architectural Identity
Bluff-top contemporary houses line the Strand with glass walls toward the ocean, while the inland streets hold a mix of craftsman, Spanish, and sharply designed modern replacements — a city that has rebuilt itself generationally.
Lifestyle & Culture
Beach volleyball (the sport's capital), surf breaks, and a dense, walkable downtown on Manhattan Avenue make this a family-oriented coastal city with a strong civic identity distinct from the Westside.
Notable Landmarks
- The Strand
- Manhattan Beach Pier
- Downtown Manhattan Ave
- El Porto surf
