Manhattan Beach is a California beach town with a relaxed, classic, upscale, and family-friendly lifestyle maintaining the warmth of a quaint, small town. This community of “Sun, Sand, and Sea” encompasses 3.89 square miles and is home to approximately 36,000 residents. It is considered one of Southern California’s most desirable communities. With over two miles of wide, sandy beachfront property, the City features 40 acres of recreational beach featuring the famous Manhattan Beach pier and Roundhouse Aquarium. The City has ample parks and green space, a 9-hole golf course, two community centers, and an arts center. The City operates an independent Police Department and Fire Department with one police station and two fire stations. The community is served by an award-w