I am trying to get a vacation rental. I would like a fun place for my teens and a good beach to swim.There are 6 of us and yes we will have a car. Thanks!! ... more

You might also try one of the local vacation rentals - several get you closer to the beach than a hotel. Good luck and enjoy your stay! ... more

Thanks for the suggestion of the vacation rental. I was able to stay in a really cute 1 bedroom just a few houses from the beach. She calls it Manhattan Beach Vacation but there are many others that you can find through the vacation rental sites. ... more

... and wish we had swapped the vegas and MHB. The people were lovely and friendly, atmosphere was so relaxed and chilled and the beach beautiful - we can't stop thinking about how much we loved it and hoping to make a longer trip back staying in a rented apartment. xx ... more

... for that is that you always have a responsible contact if the property is not as advertised or there is a problem with something not working. We have never had a problem getting good rentals at reasonable prices, and we have rented apartments and condos all over the world. FWIW ... more

Consider the Sea View Inn which feels more like apartment rentals than a hotel. http://www.theseaviewinn.com/index.htm ... more

... excellent deal on a rental apartment for 1 week in Manhattan Beach. Almost booked it, then realized it is in El Porto, on 42nd St. I see that smoke stacks are visible from the beach from the oil refineries... Can anyone tell me, is there ever an odor in this ... more

... a hotel, it's a collection of former small apartment buildings just a couple of blocks from the beach. In a pretty quiet part of Manhattan Beach but within walking distance to restaurants. Some of the units have kitchens and are of varying sizes. http://www.theseaviewinn.com/index.htm ... more

... yr kids. We need an apartment type hotel so, I can cook some meals for the kids. We plan to go to Disneyland and also Santa Monica, Beverly hills and hollywood. Last year, we stay at the Marriott Newport Coast Villa which was great but quite far from what I ... more