Manhattan Beach Homes with Contemporary Style

Manhattan Beach Homes with Contemporary Style

Welcome to Manhattan Beach, a stunning coastal gem nestled in Los Angeles County, California. Renowned for its picturesque beaches, vibrant community, and laid-back lifestyle, this charming city offers an idyllic blend of sun, surf, and sophistication. With its golden sandy shores stretching along the Pacific Ocean, residents enjoy year-round outdoor activities, from beach volleyball to surfing and leisurely strolls along the iconic Manhattan Beach Pier.

Manhattan Beach is not only a haven for beach lovers but also a thriving hub for contemporary living. The city boasts a diverse array of homes designed with modern aesthetics that cater to today’s discerning buyer. Contemporary-style homes in Manhattan Beach are characterized by sleek lines, open floor plans, and an emphasis on natural light, creating spaces that are both functional and inviting. Many of these residences feature expansive windows that frame breathtaking ocean views and seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living.

In addition to their striking architecture, contemporary homes in this area often incorporate eco-friendly materials and smart home technologies, making them as sustainable as they are stylish. Whether you’re seeking a chic beach bungalow or a luxurious multi-story residence, Manhattan Beach has something to offer every taste and lifestyle.

With its vibrant dining scene, boutique shopping, and a strong sense of community, Manhattan Beach is not just a place to live; it’s a lifestyle. Embrace the effortless elegance of coastal living and discover your dream home in this beautiful city where the ocean meets modern luxury.

Newest Manhattan Beach Homes with Contemporary Style

$6,500,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ SB26196641 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Looking for views, privacy and classic California style? The centerpiece of this property is its extraordinary 19,000 square foot elevated lot - nearly half an acre and one of the largest residential lots in Manhattan Beach. Set in exclusive Manhattan beach Hidden Estates area, it offers panoramic city lights, the downtown Los Angeles skyline, SoFi Stadium, SpaceX, and peaceful treetop, mountain and jetliner views. The authentic mid-century modern post-and-beam home blends 1960's Hollywood Hills-Palm Springs style with relaxed Manhattan beach living. Walls of windows open to covered patio, rectangular pool, and sunning decks - a setting reminiscent of classic Slim Aarons poolside California glamour. The first floor offers two bedrooms, a bathroom, laundry, breakfast nook, and family room/office overlooking the pool. Upstairs the primary suite features a spacious bathroom and expansive decks - perfect for sunsets, city lights, and watching jetliners glide towards LAX. Quiet, private, and just 11 blocks from the sand. With exceptional scale, elevation, views, and privacy, this is a rare manhattan Beach property: enjoy the quintessential California lifestyle today while you plan an extraordinary forever home.

1142 Ronda, Manhattan Beach
$4,499,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ SB26197239 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Welcome to 218 14th Street, where elevated coastal living meets one of Manhattan Beach's most coveted Sand Section locations. Completed in 2025, this beautifully designed 4-bedroom, 3-bath residence offers approximately 1,840 square feet of sumptuous space across three thoughtfully planned levels, complete with an elevator, exceptional parking, and a postcard-framed view of the iconic Manhattan Beach Pier. The light-filled upper level is the heart of the home, with an open-concept island kitchen, with dining and living spaces designed around that unobstructable view. Expansive windows bring in abundant natural light, while the adjoining deck creates a seamless indoor/outdoor setting for morning coffee, sunset dinners and evenings overlooking the blue Pacific. From the living room, the Pier sits perfectly in the foreground, with the sweeping north and south coastline vistas beyond it. There is a dedicated spot for to-be-built-in barbecue that is included in the purchase price, completing the indoor/outdoor entertaining setup. Thoughtfully arranged across three levels, the floor plan offers excellent separation between living and bedroom spaces, while the elevator provides convenient access throughout the home. Four bedrooms allow flexibility for family, guests, a home office or gym, with the primary suite offering a private retreat. Gorgeous custom select tile and stone accentuate the interior, and subtle white oak floors create a perfect palate for the modern design. A two-car tandem garage is complemented by a dedicated guest parking space plus two additional parking passes, an exceptional convenience in the Sand Section. And then there's the lifestyle. Just blocks from the sand and moments from downtown Manhattan Beach, you can leave the car at home and walk to the beach, Pier, acclaimed restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques, everything that makes this community one of the most desirable along the Southern California coast. Where else in Manhattan Beach could you find a virtually new 4 Bedroom 3 bath townhome with unblockable ocean and Pier views, an elevator, smart home system, built-in BBQ on a massive indoor/outdoor deck, exceptional parking, unbeatable walkability, just two blocks to the beach, with AC and even a steam shower, all less than $4,500,000? If you have come this far I think you know the answer.

218 14th Street, Manhattan Beach
$7,395,000
6 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ SB26191722 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Some homes win you over with the house. This one starts with the street. Set on coveted John Street in Manhattan Beach’s Tree Section—one of the neighborhood’s wider and most desirable streets—this beautifully remodeled Cape Cod estate pairs an A++ location with exceptional scale. The extra street width allows parking on both sides while still maintaining a spacious, open feel, a rarity in the Trees. Add a prized Martyrs-area setting near American Martyrs Church and School, and the location alone makes a compelling case. Then there’s the size: approximately 5,220 sq. ft. of living space on an oversized approximately 6,700 sq. ft. corner lot—both notably generous for the Tree Section. Inside, a dramatic two-story foyer, curved staircase, expansive windows and wide-plank oak floors set a warm, sophisticated tone. Every bedroom enjoys an en suite bath, while a main-level suite with French doors to the yard is ideal for guests or multigenerational living. The gathering spaces shine, led by a bespoke kitchen with Cambria countertops, oversized island, custom cabinetry, 8-burner range, beverage refrigerator and glass wine display. Upstairs, the primary suite feels like a private retreat with a two-sided fireplace, window seat, covered balcony with outdoor fireplace and bonus room for work, wellness or lounging. The spa-inspired bath adds skylights, sauna, soaking tub, spacious shower and custom walk-in closet. A flexible ADU brings even more possibility, with sliding glass walls opening to the garden, kitchenette and full bath—perfect for guests, an office, studio, wellness space or added value. Outside, Jerusalem stone, mature landscaping, turf, custom lighting, fire pit and Mont Alpi outdoor kitchen create an effortless setting for entertaining. Exceptional street. Exceptional lot. Exceptional scale. And a beautifully reimagined home in one of the Tree Section’s most sought-after locations.

2300 John Street, Manhattan Beach
$6,500,000
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ SB26185096 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Perfectly positioned in Manhattan Beach’s coveted Sand Section, 436 27th St is a Coastal Contemporary beach house designed for the way beach life is actually lived—indoors, outdoors, and everywhere in between. Completed in 2019 by Titan and Co., this 4-bed, 4.5-bath home spans 3 levels with exceptional entertaining spaces & flexible living. The 1st floor “Beach Room” features a built-in bar and opens directly to the beautifully landscaped front patio, creating an ideal setup for sunset cocktails or ocean-air lounging. With a door for privacy, this versatile bonus room can also function as a 5th sleeping room. Upstairs, the bright, open top floor offers two distinct living areas surrounding a high-end kitchen anchored by an oversized quartz island, Sub-Zero refrigeration, Wolf six-burner range, designer backsplash, and wet bar with wine fridge. A gas fireplace wrapped in dramatic floor-to-ceiling chevron tile adds another focal point, while built-in speakers w/ Sonos keep everything connected. The large covered ocean-view deck is a standout—not only for its automatic shades & heaters, but because it extends ~6 ft beyond the neighboring home, opening up a rare sightline down the street to the ocean. BBQs, dinners, cocktails, sunsets- this deck was made for all of it. The bedroom level includes 3 en-suite bedrooms, including a primary suite w/ its own covered patio, plus an additional guest bed & bath downstairs. A 3-stop elevator provides easy access throughout. Natural white oak flooring, dual-zone central air, an outdoor shower, and excellent parking complete the package. In addition to garage parking, the home’s unusual setback from the rear alley creates valuable off-street parking for at least one or two additional vehicles. Then there’s the location. Set on one of the first drive streets north of downtown Manhattan Beach, this is an idyllic middle ground: close enough to the beach & downtown, plus shops & restaurants in North Manhattan Beach, and one block from award-winning Grand View Elementary & Sand Dune Park. The drive-street setting also offers easy guest access and added separation from pedestrian traffic. Beautifully designed, thoughtfully positioned, and unusually functional for the Sand Section, this home checks all the boxes and then some. Ocean views? Check. Flexible 5th sleeping space? Absolutely. Elevator? Check. Rare deck sightlines & extra off-street parking? Now we’re talking. This is Manhattan Beach living, with the volume turned up.

436 27th Street, Manhattan Beach
$5,700,000
5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ SB26192556 MLS ⋅ Coming Soon Status
This custom-built estate offers an exceptional opportunity to own a new home in one of the most coveted pockets of the Tree Section, just steps from Sand Dunes Park. Thoughtfully designed on a 5,205-square-foot lot, this 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom residence makes a striking architectural statement, blending natural stone and crisp lap siding beneath contrasting black-trimmed rooflines. A gabled stone façade anchored by a dramatic round window pairs seamlessly with a sleek, modern wing, creating a home that feels both timeless and distinctly current. Black-framed windows, designer wall sconces, and a covered entry portico set the tone before you even step inside, while a gated, landscaped front yard with board-formed concrete walls and iron fencing offers privacy and curb appeal in equal measure Inside, wide-plank white oak floors flow throughout an open, light-filled floor plan, framed by custom doors and cabinetry, honed marble stone, and artisan tilework at every turn. The chef’s kitchen anchors the home with bespoke cabinetry, marble surfaces, and a suite of luxury appliances designed as much for entertaining as for daily life. A striking roofed patio extends the living space outdoors, opening to a private backyard built for California indoor-outdoor living. Beyond its walls, the location speaks for itself: a short stroll to the Manhattan Beach Pier and world-class beaches. This is a rare chance to secure a brand-new residence in a walk-everywhere setting rarely available to the market. Currently under construction, with anticipated completion in June 2027.

586 36th, Manhattan Beach
$7,295,000
5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ SB26187446 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Incredible value in the Hill Section! Don't miss out on an opportunity to own this contemporary masterpiece on an almost 10,000 square foot lot in one of the most coveted areas in Manhattan Beach. Just a short walk to Downtown Manhattan shops, restaurants, and the iconic pier. This home has recently undergone almost $1M in renovations including a state-of-the-art updated kitchen and stunning bathrooms. The interior includes unique skylights and clerestory windows allowing for ample light in this sun-filled home. There is nothing on the market like this! The main level is perfect for family living or entertaining with multiple areas to gather and doors that open to enormous front and back yards. The backyard is a show stopper with a glistening pool and spa, a children's playhouse, and a large grassy area with room for a trampoline, ping pong, cornhole, or any number of sports. The front yard is fenced and very verstile - it can accommodate a play area, sports court, or additional parking. It's rare to find this much outdoor space this close to the beach.

845 11th, Manhattan Beach
$5,499,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ SB26149476 MLS ⋅ Active Status
The most unique and fabulous townhome in Manhattan Beach was reimagined in 2024, taken down to the studs, inside and out, with no expense spared. Designed by the late contemporary architect Pat Killen and now completely reborn, it delivers a sophisticated open floor plan and eye-popping, panoramic, unblockable ocean views from Catalina to Point Dume, with craftsmanship and systems you won't find in a home that hasn't been rebuilt from the bones out. The 2024 transformation touched everything: a Boffi kitchen with unrivaled lacquered cabinets, a stylish La Cornue range, and a glass-front fridge; a primary suite with backlit Chanel Onyx stone counters and dreamy sculptural lighting fixtures from renowned artisans. There is so much nuanced detail to appreciate here. I can't wait for you to experience the brass and lucite handrails, the custom antiqued mirror wall, lit built-in cabinets, and fluted limestone fireplace. Dark herringbone, hand-oiled white oak floors provide a dramatic footprint for this romantic space that celebrates the architecture, interior design, and view, blending all three seamlessly, as if in a dream. There are floor-to-ceiling sliding glass panels on the ocean side, opening the entire corner into a giant indoor-outdoor room with wide-open privacy, plus a wind-protected rear patio with a bi-folding window/counter to the kitchen. Imagine long summer evenings on that patio, with views straight through the upper floor beyond. A secluded office and a moody powder room with gorgeous stone counters and crystal wall sconces complete the main living level. The accordion window opens the kitchen onto the bar of the BBQ deck, complete with a professional BBQ, sink, built-in seating, black Dekton counters, and stone floor, the whole deck covered by a metal pergola with shade slats. The primary suite includes a comfortable walkout deck and one of the most luxurious baths you've ever seen, with a brass shower enclosure and a completely custom layout in bespoke materials. The primary walk-in closet is designed like a high-end boutique, with enclosed cabinets, drawers, and storage built for precious clothing and accessories. All bedrooms are en suite. With easy beach access, a stunning beach shower, three-zone AC, integrated sound, security, climate control, automated window treatments, and three enclosed or covered parking spaces, this is perfection at the beach, rebuilt for the way you want to live today.

2417 Crest, Manhattan Beach
$23,950,000
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ SB26076133 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Manhattan Beach Strand. This Strand home is a masterwork of contemporary coastal architecture. Designed by the renowned KAA Design Group and built by Baldwin Construction, this oceanfront residence is a rare legacy property that balances high-end luxury with the effortless spirit of California beach living. Rising three stories above the sand, the home is a study in organic warmth and modern precision. The design utilizes a palette of walnut hardwood, mahogany accents, and floor-to-ceiling bronze-framed glass. Offering approximately 5,372 square feet of meticulously planned living space. The home offers 4 spacious bedrooms and 4.5 baths. Designed to offer privacy while maintaining an open, airy flow. An elevator serves all levels leading from the Strand-level "entertainer’s " floor—complete with a kitchenette, outdoor dining area with built in BBQ, fireplace, beach bath, and outdoor shower—up to the grand living areas defined by 9-foot ceilings, gourmet kitchen with spectacular ocean views. The 3rd floor primary suite is first class. The views are so dramatic they almost don’t seem real, but they’re real. The suite has its own oceanfront office, a private balcony and two walk-in closets, one of which is 15 feet deep. The 3rd floor also has a separate laundry. While the panoramic vistas stretch from the Palos Verdes all the way to Malibu, the true centerpiece of this location is the view of the Manhattan Beach Pier. The home is uniquely positioned to offer some of the best views of the iconic pier from a private residence. Whether you’re on the primary suite balcony or the main living terrace, the pier serves as a stunning, floodlit focal point against the Pacific Ocean. This location is ideal for gatherings with family and friends, whether its days at the beach out front of the house or its proximity to Downtown Manhattan Beach with the best restaurants in the city minutes away.

1204 The Strand, Manhattan Beach
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