Manhattan Beach, CA

About Manhattan Beach

• • Blake Griffin, NBA star, attended high school locally at Brentwood School.
• • The AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals) was founded here in 1983.
• • Early 20th-century railroad expansion fueled its initial growth as a resort town.
• • A large portion of the city's sand was imported from the nearby Dominguez Rancho.
• • A devastating fire in 1922 destroyed much of the downtown area, prompting rebuilding.
• • Named in 1902 after Manhattan, NY, it incorporated as a city in 1912.
• • With over 35,000 residents, the population is similar to a small college town.
• • Its 89 feet elevation provides stunning panoramic ocean views.
• • Many residents work in professional, scientific, and technical service sectors.
• • The air feels relaxed and upscale, with a distinct beachy atmosphere.
• • The Los Angeles Lakers, a short drive away, won multiple championships in the 2000s.
• • Manhattan Beach is known as the 'Hometown of Beach Volleyball' for its rich history.

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