Best Private Investigators near Manhattan Beach, CA

These agencies serve Manhattan Beach from nearby bases in towns including Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and South Gate.

15 agencies listed · 2 open 24/7 · 13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+ · 8 show a license

Data verified October 17, 2026

Paramount Investigative Services

Paramount Investigative Services

4.8 48 reviews
“Ken is smart and fast and professional.”
Free consultationLicensedSince 2010
Los Angeles, CA · 16 mi from Manhattan Beach
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Sunset Blvd. Investigations

Sunset Blvd. Investigations

5.0 41 reviews
“They were super professional and really cared about my case.”
PI license #28035BBB A+Since 2012
Los Angeles, CA · 16 mi from Manhattan Beach
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Kinsey Investigations

Kinsey Investigations

4.9 47 reviews
“They have a great amount of knowledge and experience in their field, and have always been professional, reliable and responsive.”
PI license #28192Since 2004
Los Angeles, CA · 16 mi from Manhattan Beach
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L&B Services

L&B Services

4.9 50 reviews
“I would recommend this place to anyone seeking legal advice.”
Se habla españolSBN#308804Since 2021
South Gate, CA · 12 mi from Manhattan Beach
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LA Intelligence Private Investigator- Detective Agency

LA Intelligence Private Investigator- Detective Agency

4.7 31 reviews
“Called LA Intelligence worked with Brian he I very helpful I am going through probate and I needed evidence that I tried to locate my father Brian as a Private Investigator tried to track him down but he is nowhere to be found he is going to provide me with an affidavit so I can move forward with probate thank you Brisn”
Since 2011
Beverly Hills, CA · 13 mi from Manhattan Beach
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Empire Pacific Investigative Services

Empire Pacific Investigative Services

4.8 46 reviews
“They are always available to answer our questions and provide assistance when needed.”
PI license #PI 189338Since 1993
West Hollywood, CA · 14 mi from Manhattan Beach
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The 15 agencies on this page are the private investigators listed for Manhattan Beach, CA. What each one states about its license, its specialties and the areas it covers comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Manhattan Beach, CA

The 15 agencies on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 754 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. When clients rate these agencies on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), responsiveness (94%) and quality (88%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the agencies on this page are "results", "communication" and "price". 2 are open around the clock; 13 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. The services the agencies on this page list most often on their websites are surveillance (4), background checks (2), child custody investigations (2), insurance fraud (2) and missing persons (2). 8 show a license on their websites and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 40 years. 2 offer urgent consultations and 5 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the agencies on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the agencies on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the agency before you book.

Which investigators listed for Manhattan Beach describe their work online?

All 15 agencies on this page have a website on file. Those pages are where an agency states its license, the kinds of investigation it takes on, and whether it works mainly for attorneys, for companies or for private clients. That last point changes how a report gets written.

Katz Investigations

Katz Investigations

4.8 37 reviews
“I talked to Paul Katz this morning and within 1/2 hour I had an 85 page report.”
Serves California, United StatesSince 1988Licensed
Beverly Hills, CA · 13 mi from Manhattan Beach
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Heirfinders Research Associates

Heirfinders Research Associates

4.6 35 reviews
“They found money for me that I didn't even know I had.”
No fee unless you winSince 2001
Los Angeles, CA · 16 mi from Manhattan Beach
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Worldwide Intelligence Network

Worldwide Intelligence Network

4.6 11 reviews
“Mann cleverly knew how to handle my suspected infidelity situation to prove that my husband was not cheating but secretly covering other shifts in his company to make extra money to buy me the most beautiful extravagant gift!”
Serves Los Angeles, Southern CaliforniaSince 1991Free consultation
Los Angeles, CA · 16 mi from Manhattan Beach
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PF Info Services - A Private Investigations Company

PF Info Services - A Private Investigations Company

5.0 24 reviews
“Very professional team, They really care about their clients.”
Free consultationLicensedSince 2023
9 mi from Manhattan Beach
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Force Protection Agency

Force Protection Agency

5.0 1 review
License #120333Open 24 hoursSince 2018
Beverly Hills, CA · 13 mi from Manhattan Beach
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Beverly Hills Private Investigators

Beverly Hills Private Investigators

4.8 8 reviews
“We used them for surveillance for our small business and we couldn't be happier.”
Since 2016
Beverly Hills, CA · 13 mi from Manhattan Beach
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Global Polygraph & Security

Global Polygraph & Security

4.6 6 reviews
“Definitely recommending to others in search for the truth.”
Free consultationLicense #5095Speaks Hebrew, ArabicServes Los Angeles, Santa Monica +4Since 2016
Los Angeles, CA · 16 mi from Manhattan Beach
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Tristar Investigation

Tristar Investigation

4.5 6 reviews
“Great service with timely, detailed reports.”
Since 1998
Los Angeles, CA · 16 mi from Manhattan Beach
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Trans West Investigations

Trans West Investigations

License #AA009930Since 1982Open 24 hours
Los Angeles, CA · 16 mi from Manhattan Beach
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