Manhattan Bch Sand (142) Homes with Contemporary Style

Welcome to the stunning enclave of Manhattan Beach, California, where sun-kissed shores meet sophisticated living. Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles County, this charming coastal city is renowned for its picturesque beaches, vibrant community, and a lifestyle that embodies the essence of California cool.

Manhattan Beach is more than just a place to live; it’s a lifestyle. Residents enjoy a blend of outdoor activities, from surfing the iconic waves to jogging along the scenic Strand, a picturesque beachfront walkway. The city boasts a thriving dining scene, with an array of chic cafes and gourmet restaurants that cater to every palate. With a strong sense of community and a calendar filled with local events, Manhattan Beach is the perfect place to connect with neighbors and enjoy the coastal vibe.

For those seeking a contemporary style in their homes, Manhattan Beach offers an impressive selection of modern residences that embody elegance and innovation. These homes feature sleek lines, open floor plans, and an abundance of natural light, creating a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor living spaces. Imagine hosting gatherings on spacious decks with ocean views or enjoying quiet evenings in beautifully designed interiors that reflect a sophisticated yet relaxed lifestyle.

Whether you're looking to invest in a family home or a chic beach retreat, Manhattan Beach’s contemporary properties are designed to meet the needs of modern living while providing a tranquil escape just steps from the sand. Discover the allure of Manhattan Beach, where contemporary design meets the coastal charm of Southern California. Your dream home awaits!

Newest Manhattan Bch Sand (142) Homes with Contemporary Style

$8,150,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 26991569 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Experience quintessential Manhattan Beach walk-street living in this timeless architectural residence, ideally positioned on an elevated lot with sweeping, unobstructed ocean views. Designed by architect Robert Riblet, the home offers just under 4,000 square feet of living space, with four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, two powder rooms, and three thoughtfully designed levels connected by an elevator and sun-filled floating staircase. The top floor is the heart of the home, where disappearing glass walls and a dramatic post-free corner open the living spaces to panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Manhattan Beach Pier, and Malibu. Natural light pours across oak floors, while the minimalist kitchen features custom Alder cabinetry and an expansive Caesarstone quartz island. Multiple balconies and a spacious ocean-facing patio create an effortless setting for entertaining and unforgettable sunsets. A separate family room with corner windows and a private balcony completes this level. The middle floor includes a serene primary suite with an ocean-view balcony and two additional bedrooms with access to another private balcony. On the ground floor, a full ensuite bedroom offers privacy for guests, while the beach room with a wet bar and the flexibility to serve as a media room opens through glass doors to a large landscaped patio, perfect for gathering after a day on the sand. Located west of Highland Avenue on one of the North End's most desirable walk streets, the home is minutes from the beach, local shops, restaurants, and Downtown Manhattan Beach. Completed in 2010 with enduring materials and exceptional craftsmanship, 228 31st Street captures the beauty and ease of life along the Pacific.

228 31st Street, Manhattan Beach

$3,500,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 26985465 MLS ⋅ Active Status

A stone's throw from The Strand this 3-bedroom, 4 bathroom home is a rare blend of coastal ease and eclectic soul. Located on arguably the best street in North Manhattan Beach, this recently reimagined artful home with ocean views is a rare gem. Upon entry, a serene water feature sets the relaxing tone as one transitions to the primary suite, complete with a beautifully appointed ensuite bath featuring a clawfoot tub. Across the hall sits the spacious second bedroom and bath. Off the garage, a versatile bonus space with its own half bath and possible separate entrance, offers the option of an ADU, studio, gym, rental or private retreat for guests. Upstairs, the large open concept living and dining areas are flooded in natural light along with a gourmet kitchen. This floor also features the third bedroom, a skylight-topped retreat that also effortlessly lends itself to a home office or creative studio, with an inviting balcony offering direct ocean and sunset views. Thoughtful design touches throughout give the home its signature creative-cool edge, including a private sauna and cold plunge for an at-home wellness retreat that turns everyday living into ritual. With its unbeatable proximity to the beach, wide lot with extra parking with direct access garage, striking sunset backdrop, and one-of-a-kind character, 208 43rd Street isn't just a place to live... it's a lifestyle statement.

208 43rd Street, 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

$6,150,000

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

$5,499,000

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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