About Manhattan Beach Manhattan Beach, CA is one of three beach towns located in Los Angeles County, California. The town is about 19 miles southwest of Los Angeles, with a population of 33,852 as of 2000. In 1863, the land once known as Rancho  Sausal Redondo and Rancho Aguaje de la Centinela was purchased by Sir Robert Burnett for $33,000. After ten years, he returned to Scotland and leased the land to a Canadian, Daniel Freeman. Freeman turned a once thriving ranch into fields and grew several crops. In 1885, Freeman purchased the land from Burnett for $140,000. At one time, George H. Peck owned a portion of the land that has become part of the northern section Manhattan Beach. Two of the favorite pastimes here include beach volleyball and surfing. The waves during winter can reach 9 to 12 feet in height. The Manhattan Beach Open is known as the "Wimbledon of Beach Volleyball". Winners of this tournament receive an award of a bronze plaque on the Pier's "Beach Volleyball Walk of Fame". In addition to the 2.1 miles of ocean frontage and 40 acres of recreational beach, there are 10 parks and a municipal golf course. The downtown area features many fine restaurants and a mixed-use center which includes a boutique, hotel, and various other shops. The library, which is part of the Los Angeles County Public Library System, offers Internet accessible computers as well as WiFi. The Mediterranean-type climate provides plenty of sunshine throughout the year, making the South Bay a sought after location to live and play. Manhattan Beach Homes for Sale Manhattan Beach is such a popular and upscale beach town that it consistently breaks Los Angeles County real estate sales records. The median price for Manhattan Beach homes for sale is just over two million dollars. Fortune Magazine ranks it one of the most expensive coastal towns in which to live in the US. Manhattan Beach real estate is divided into several distinct neighborhoods which include East Manhattan Beach, Gas Lamp Section, Hill Section, Liberty Village, North Manhattan Beach (formerly, El Porto), Manhattan Heights, Sand Section, Tree Section, and Village. The Hill offers higher-priced homes situated on steep hills affording the owner spectacular panoramic ocean and city views. Nearby Sand Section has pockets of quiet neighborhoods adjacent to the ocean and has more condos and multi-family units. The Tree Section is favored by families because of its close-knit community persona -- it features smaller lots and narrower streets. Liberty Village is in the north-eastern section of Manhattan Beach and is undergoing a transformation from its original WWII era housing to newer larger homes. If you're looking at Manhattan Beach homes for sale, you'll find a wide range of alternatives in distinctly different neighborhoods. Let us help you evaluate which area will fit your lifestyle best! Call us at 310-863-9979, or send an email. Nellie & Yanni |