Manhattan Beach, CA
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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.