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ABOUT US
MANHATTAN BEACH
is currently ranked as one of the best suburbs in Los Angeles Country for its highearning and well-educated residents. According to US Census data, Manhattan Beach holds the ranking as the second most educated city in Los Angeles County and the fifth most educated city in the state of California. In a recent Gallup survey, Manhattan Beach scored a 70.6 on the Well-Being Index, the highest score ever measured. Manhattan Beach’s top performing school district is currently ranked as the third best in the state of California, and Forbes Magazine ranked the city’s school district, MBUSD, as the sixth best school district in the United States.
Manhattan Beach, the “Pearl of the South Bay”, was founded in 1912 and offers an eclectic balance of work and play for everyone. It’s home to fashionably chic shopping, award-winning restaurants and chefs, and amazing sunsets. Take a stroll on the iconic Manhattan Beach Pier and make sure to look down so you don’t miss the Volleyball Walk of Fame! Sit by the fireplace in Metlox Plaza, bike the paved beach-front path, rent surfboards, cruise the water on a stand-up paddleboard, or just roll up your pant legs and collect seashells at low tide. Enjoy one of the many parks and green spaces filled with diverse wildlife or take a stroll through the Botanical Garden. Spa treatments, salon services and yoga workouts with a view are on every block in Downtown Manhattan Beach and North Manhattan Beach..
OUR REACH
CITY WEBSITE www.manhattanbeach.gov
445,000+ Page views 190,000+ Unique page views 285,000+ Entrances to website
SOCIAL MEDIA
@mbparksandrec
9,300+ Page Likes
@citymb • @cityofmb
MANHAPPENINGS POSTCARDS & DIGITAL BROCHURE
16,000+
MANHAPPENINGS Postcards directly mailed to Manhattan Beach Residents and businesses
33,000+ Page views Digital copy available online ww.manhattanbeach.gov/manhappenings
6,100+ Page Likes
19,400+ Followers
26,000+ Followers
21,000+ Email recipients Sent out weekly featuring “What’s MANHAPPENIN” with activities programs & events
CONCERTS IN THE PARK
TEN SUNDAYS STARTING END OF JUNE THROUGH LABOR DAY WEEKEND
5-10K+ Concert goers
140,000+
South Bay residents reached
WEBSITE TRAFFIC
CONCERTS HOMEPAGE & BAND PAGE: May 2025 to December 2025: 55,938+ Page views
Unique page views
Entrances to website
With elements of soul, funk, reggae, beach vibes and more, the Manhattan Beach Concerts in the Park is a must do in the South Bay!
PRESENTING
2 full page ads in a weekly South Bay Newspaper, The Beach Reporter (circulation: 44,000 in the South Bay)
Recognition on the back cover of the summer MANHAPPENINGS Brochure as a sponsor
City Website and calendar events including link
Posters distributed to City community centers and local Downtown Manhattan Beach businesses
Postcards distributed to guests at concerts
Sponsor mentions on stage prior to each concert from 3pm-7pm (Presenting:4,Community:3,Shout-out:1)
Dedicated parking spaces in the Manhattan Beach Art Center Parking lot (Presenting:5,Community:3, Shout-out:1)
Thank you email blast (20k+ email recipients)
Tagged in social media campaigns produced specifically for Concerts in the Park
Digital signage at City Facilities with logo recognition at City Hall (2) and Joslyn Community Center (1)
Branded 10 x 10 booth at 10 concerts
Opportunity for company giveaways and bounce back materials
Main stage banner with prominently placed logo
JUNETEENTH CEREMONY & CELEBRATION
JUNE
2026
2-5K+ Event participants
140,000+ South Bay residents reached
WEBSITE TRAFFIC JUNETEENTH EVENT PAGE: April 2025 to June 2025:
4,100+ Page views
2,900+ Unique page views
3,590+ Entrances to website
Support the City of Manhattan Beach’s newest special event. 2025 featured a two part event with a ceremony at Bruce’s Beach and larger celebration at Polliwog Park.
PRESENTING
8K COMMUNITY
4K SHOUT-OUT
2K
Full page ad in a weekly South Bay Newspaper, The Beach Reporter (circulation: 44,000 in the South Bay)
City Website and calendar event including link
Tagged in social media campaigns
Recognition on the back cover of the summer MANHAPPENINGS Brochure as a sponsor
Branded 10x10 booth at Polliwog Park Celebration
Dedicated parking spaces in the Manhattan Beach Art Center Parking lot (Presenting: 5, Community: 3, Shout-out: 1)
Sponsor mentions on stage (Presenting: 4, Community: 3, Shout-out: 1)
Posters distributed to City community centers and local Downtown and North Manhattan Beach businesses
Opportunity for company giveaways and bounce back materials
Main stage banner with prominently placed logo
MBO TENNIS TOURNAMENT
DATES TBD
200+ Participants
500-1K Spectators
140,000+ SoCal residents
USTA
Sanctioned event
WEBSITE TRAFFIC
MANHATTAN BEACH OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT WEBPAGE: March 2025 to December 2025:
8,100+ Page views
3,600+ Unique pages views
3,100+ Entrances to website
The Manhattan Beach Open Tennis Tournament is an annual event in Manhattan Beach, where the finest tennis open and recreational players in the South Bay compete for bragging rights, cash prizes & more!
Full page ad in a weekly South Bay Newspaper, The Beach Reporter (circulation: 44,000 in the South Bay)
Recognition in the summer MANHAPPENINGS Brochure as a sponsor
Opportunity for company giveaways and bounce back materials placed in goodie bags provided to participants
City Website and calendar event including link
Posters distributed to City Community Centers and local Downtown and North Manhattan Beach businesses
Postcards mailed to past participants and placed in stores and local businesses in Manhattan Beach
Street banners displayed in Manhattan Beach (dates and locations to be determined and scheduled by the City of Manhattan Beach)
Event banners located at Live Oak Park Tennis Courts, Mira Costa High School Tennis Courts and the Manhattan Country Club
Recognition on event t-shirts
Digital signage at City Facilities with logo recognition at City Hall (2) and Joslyn Community Center (1)
Banner of sponsor’s choice prominently displayed during the Tennis Tournament on Center Court at each location.
Digital signage at City Facilities with logo recognition at City Hall (2) and Joslyn Community Center (1)
Script written by Presenting Sponsor and approved by the Manhattan Beach Parks & Rec Department (must be no longer than 15 seconds in length and will be read at every 2 hours during the Finals)
Tagged in social media campaigns produced specifically for the Manhattan Beach Open Tennis Tournament and curated by the Manhattan Beach Parks & Rec Dept.
PRESENTING
PUMPKIN RACE
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026 Manh
5-8K Pumpkin Racers & Spectators
140,000+
South Bay residents reached
WEBSITE TRAFFIC
WORLD FAMOUS PUMPKIN RACE WEBPAGE: August 2025 to December 2025:
19,300+ Page views
8,600+ Unique pages views
7,900+ Entrances to website
The Manhattan Beach Pier area is transformed into Pumpkin Race Land, where creativity runs wild and cheaters never prosper!
Full page ads in a weekly South Bay Newspaper, The Beach Reporter (circulation: 44,000 in the South Bay)
Recognition on the back cover of the fall MANHAPPENINGS Brochure as a sponsor
Tagged in social media campaigns produced specifically for the World Famous Pumpkin Race and curated by the Manhattan Beach Parks & Rec Department
City Website and calendar event including link
Posters distributed to City community centers and local Downtown and North Manhattan Beach businesses
Sponsor banners located at event (locations to be determined by City staff) (Presenting:3,Community2,Shoutout:1)
Recognition as sponsor on Pumpkin Racer Kit
Complementary Pumpkin Race Kits (Presenting:15,Community: 10,ShoutOut:5)
Opportunity for company giveaways and bounce back materials
Branded 10x10 booth at event
Recognition as spansor on test track
Event parking passes (Presenting:3,Community:3)
Vehicle of choice displayed in a prominent location at the event
Race track side barriers and printed barriers for Pumpkin Race Showcase
Script written by sponsor and approved by the City of Manhattan Beach Parks & Rec Department (must be no longer than 15 seconds in length and will be read at least once per hour during the event)
PRESENTING
COMMUNITY
FAMILY CAMPOUT
Branded 10x10 canopy and opportunity for company giveaways and bounce back materials
Recognition on the back cover of the spring MANHAPPENINGS Brochure as a sponsor
City Website and calendar event including link
Tagged in social media campaigns
Posters distributed to City community centers
Sponsor banner located at event (location to be determined by City staff)
SATURDAY, MAY 16SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
300+ Participants
140,000+ South Bay residents reached
WEBSITE TRAFFIC
FAMILY CAMPOUT WEBPAGE: January 2025 to May 2025:
8,280+ Page views
3,210+ Unique pages views
3,890+ Entrances to website
Manhattan Heights Park turns into a campground where families have the chance to sleep under the stars.
PRESENTING
1K
COMMUNITY
500
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026
Branded 10x10 canopy and opportunity for company giveaways and bounce back materials
Recognition in fall MANHAPPENINGS Brochure as a sponsor
City Website and calendar event including link
Tagged in social media campaigns
Posters and flyers distributed to City community centers
Sponsor banner located at event (location to be determined by City staff)
3-4K
Event attendees
140,000+ South Bay residents reached
WEBSITE TRAFFIC HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL WEBPAGE: August 2025 to October 2025:
6,050+ Page views
2,200+ Unique pages views
2,900+ Entrances to website
This spooktacular event is one for the books. Carnival games, costume contest and parade, and haunted house all create a hauntingly fun experience for everyone!
PICKLEBALL TURKEY TOURNAMENT
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2026
200+ Participants
140,000+ South Bay residents reached
WEBSITE TRAFFIC PICKLEBALL TURKEY TOURNAMENT WEBPAGE: September 2025 to November 2025:
2,630+ Page views
1,600+ Unique pages views 2,220+ Entrances to website
Come work off the last of those Turkey legs at our Annual MB Pickleball Turkey Tournament!
Recognition in fall MANHAPPENINGS Brochure as a sponsor
Tagged in social media campaigns
City Website and calendar event including link
Posters distributed to City community centers and local Downtown and North Manhattan Beach businesses
Opportunity for company giveaways and bounce back materials placed in goodie bags provided to participants
Recognition as sponsor on tournament t-shirt
Sponsor banners located at event (locations to be determined by City staff) (1bannerforeachsponsor)
Branded merchandise booth at event
Digital signage at City Facilities with logo recognition at City Hall (2) and Joslyn Community Center (1)
ART EXHIBITION OPENINGS
Tagged in social media campaigns
City Website and calendar event including link
Logo featured on all exhibition marketing material
Opportunity to host table at the reception with company giveaways and bounce back materials
JANUARY 16, 2026
APRIL 17, 2026
JULY 24, 2026
OCTOBER 23, 2026
300+ Attendees per opening
140,000+ South Bay residents reached
WEBSITE TRAFFIC MANHATTAN BEACH ART CENTER WEBPAGE: January 2025 to December 2025:
10,500+ Page views
8,450+ Unique pages views
6,555+ Entrances to website
The Manhattan Beach Art Center stands as a vibrant platform for artistic exploration and community engagement. Through exhibitions, workshops, and events, the center enriches the cultural fabric of Manhattan Beach and its surrounding areas.
HOLIDAY CRAFT WORKSHOPS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2026
500+ Participants
140,000+
South Bay residents reached
WEBSITE TRAFFIC
HOLIDAY CRAFT WORKSHOP WEBPAGE: August 2025 to December 2025:
9,230+ Page views
8,582+ Unique pages views
7,829+ Entrances to website
Over the course of a weekend, the City hosts three holiday themed arts and crafts based workshops for participants of all ages. Events include photos with Santa and gingerbread decorating!
Tagged in social media campaigns
City Website and calendar event including link
Logo featured on all event marketing materials
Opportunity to host table at events with company giveaways and bounce back materials
Receive complimentary enrollment for each event (Craft Morning, Craft Night and Gingerbread Decorating!)
Sponsorships
kransom@manhattanbeach.gov
(310) 802-5455
SPONSOR APPLICATION
Company/Sponsor Name:
Event:
I agree to provide financial sponsorship for the (event) __________________________________________ in the amount of ______. As a sponsor, I understand that I will receive the applicable sponsorship opportunities in this packet or have been otherwise agreed upon between both the City and sponsor. I further understand these opportunities will not be valid until this agreement is signed and the check has been issued to and accepted by the City of Manhattan Beach Parks & Recreation Department.
Please check appropriate sponsorship:
Presenting Sponsor:
Community Sponsor:
Shout-out Sponsor: Other
$ ___________
$ ___________
$ ___________
$ ___________
Please make checks payable to City of Manhattan Beach. (All donations are tax deductible Tax ID # 95-6000742)
In-kind donations are also accepted for a majority of our events. If you or your organization would prefer to donate product, deliverables will be based on the determined monetary value of the donated items.
Business/Sponsor Address: _________________________________________________________________
City: State: Zip Code:
Representative Name:
Email:
Additional Information:
Phone #:
Representative Signature:__________________________________________________ Date: _________
Once completed, you must provide desired logo assets to be used on all marketing material. If any changes occur, it is your responsibility to send us your updated logo.
Please send this completed agreement with payment to:
City of Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Department
Attn: Kelsey Ransom
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266