About Long Beach California

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Long Beach California

 

 

Everything You Need is Right Here

Theres a reason that people who live in Long Beach CA tend to stay here. Everything you'll ever need is right here! In Long Beach, you'll enjoy 5 ½ miles of wide sandy beach, trendy nightclubs, fine dining and cultural events. Visit the Waterfront District in Downtown where you'll find world class entertainment like the Aquarium of the Pacific. Stroll the shops of Shoreline Village. Sip a cocktail at a waterfront café as you slip into the comforting sights and sounds of Long Beach Harbor. Listen as a calming foghorn blows in the distance and watch as an inimitable California sunset cast its pinks and blues over the glittering Pacific Ocean.

Climate

Long Beach has an amazingly mild year round average temperature of 64 degrees. You can count on almost every day being sun filled with 345 sunny days annually. Climate doesn´t get much more perfect than that!

You'll Love Long Beach CA

If you like clean air, sunshine, ocean breezes, spectacular vistas, exotic food and cultural diversity you'll Love Long Beach. Dine on a wide variety of mouthwatering delights in a city where there are great restaurants of every type. Here, quaint Craftsman bungalows line peaceful tree lined streets. Spanish duplexes and fourplexes with classic clay tiled roofs dot the landscape. Are you seeking an estate sized home? Tour the million dollar mansions that run along Bluff Park or enjoy the luxury of a golf course view from your Virginia Country Club Estate. For location, climate, beauty and lifestyle Long Beach is 50 square miles of perfection.

From Here to Anywhere

Do you travel for business? The Long Beach Airport is right in town and offers convenient flights to wherever you want to go. The Long Beach Municipal Airport is the west coast hub for Jet Blue Airways. Need more? The city is 25 miles south of Los Angeles International Airport. And John Wayne Airport is just 20 miles south of Long Beach in Irvine. Prefer to drive? Sitting at the edge of Los Angeles County, Long Beach is a handshake away from most Southern California cities. Its easy to get from here to anywhere with major freeways like the 405, 605 and 710 running through town.

Beat Freeway Traffic

Commuting is easy when you live and work in Long Beach. Heading into Los Angeles? Sip a cappuccino and enjoy your newspaper as you ride the Metro Blue Line into Downtown Los Angeles. Is your destination farther out? Amtrak or Greyhound will take you there! Its easy to beat freeway traffic using Long Beachs public transportation system.

Unique Culture

From business suits to bikinis, you´ll see it all in Long Beach. Street murals, trendy and ethnic restaurants, period architecture and the Pacific Ocean all promote the Bohemian feel and allure of Long Beach. Youll find art in our architecture and on our buildings too. Since 1985, local buildings have featured exquisite mural displays. All are created by local artists through the Long Beach Mural and Cultural Arts Program. These exhibits promote cultural understanding and unity within the community. And theyre beautiful!        View a Gallery of Street Murals>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Cultural Diversity

If you enjoy the flair, food and fun of a culturally diverse city, you´ll love Long Beach. Nearly every culture and nationality is represented here! Next to Paris (and excluding Asia), Long Beach boasts the second largest population of Cambodians in the world. There are Central American communities, a small population of Pacific Islanders, especially Samoans, and Long Beach is home to one of the nations largest gay communities. Almost every month of the year, there´s a celebration including a Grecian Festival, Gay Pride Parade, Bayou Festival, Martin Luther King celebration, Scottish Festival and Games, Cambodian New Year and Brazilian Street Carnaval, just to name a few.

Downtown Long Beach

Theres plenty to do in bustling, busy, colorful Downtown Long Beach. Access the internet from anywhere in the city it's a Wireless Hot Zone! Do you like art? Tour galleries in the East Village Arts District. Enjoy a late night, European style dinner at one of many fine Pine Avenue restaurants. Take in some waterfront shopping and nationally acclaimed entertainment at the Shoreline Village and Marina. Dont miss the Wyland Whaling Wall, a 116,000 square foot mural painted on the cylindrical shaped Long Beach Convention Center!       Read More About Downtown Long Beach>>>>>>>>>>

Easy Living Long Beach Style

Are you looking for an estate sized home or luxury condominium with beachfront access? Maybe you prefer a single family residence in a cozy community. Whether youre seeking a history rich neighborhood in an urban setting, a condo, coop, Manhattan Style Loft, OYO or resort hideaway you'll find it in Long Beach! Whether you prefer waterfront living to an inland lifestyle, your dream home is waiting for you here. From Downtown Long Beach to Alamitos Bay from coastline to inland there's Long Beach Real Estate here to suit every lifestyle.

Business

If you're looking for business opportunity, you've come to the right place. As California´s fifth largest city, Long Beach is a convention hot spot and center for business and industry. It is proud of it´s focus on the three T´s: technology, tourism and trade. Many well known national businesses are headquartered here. Computer giant Epson America, Molina Health Care, Inc., and SCAN Health Plan all call Long Beach home. To meet the growing need, Downtown Long Beach is undergoing a $1 Billion residential and business redevelopment.

Based on the number of employees, the largest commercial businesses in Long Beach are: Boeing, Verizon, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation and The Bragg Companies. Even after greatly reducing the number of employees over the last few years, Boeing is still the largest employer in the city. Another world renown Long Beach business is the Port of Long Beach. As the second busiest seaport in the nation and the tenth busiest in the world, port-related activities support 320,000 jobs and nearly $15 billion in wages in Southern California.

History of Long Beach CA

This area was established by William E. Willmore in 1882 as Willmore City. When Mr. Willmore´s plan to develop the city into a farming community failed, the land was purchased by the Long Beach Land and Water Company. They changed the name to Long Beach and it was incorporated as a city in 1888. The city grew as a waterfront resort, but its main growth occurred after oil was discovered in 1921. It was once known as ˜Iowa by the Sea" because of the large number of Midwesterners from Iowa and other states who relocated here. Read More About the Citys Historic Homes and Districts>>>>>>>

 

A Visitor Friendly World Class Destination Resort

Theres plenty to do in Long Beach, California. This visitor-friendly world class destination resort is home to some of the most popular tourist attractions in the country. 5.5 million people visit superior beaches and enjoy top notch entertainment here each year. Whether youre looking for family fun at Shoreline Village, a honeymoon condo at Catalina Island, excellent golfing or the wild fun of a Grand Prix race come to Long Beach! Guests are drawn to the city for its location, recreation, beauty, fine restaurants and great hotels. Long Beach offers the finest resort style amenities. But remember residents can take in the sights too!

 

 

The Golf courses of Long Beach CA

 

 

Bixby Village Golf Course, Bixby Village Course

The 9-hole ˜Bixby Village course at the Bixby Village Golf Course facility in Long Beach, California features 1,567 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 29. The course rating is 57.5 and it has a slope rating of 86. Designed by Ron Fream, the Bixby Village golf course opened in 1980.

6180 Bixby Village Dr

Long Beach, CA 90803-2001

(562) 498-7003

Recreation Park South Golf Course 18-Hole

This Municipal 18 hole Golf Course with over 6,317 yards with a par of 72. Billy Bell-designed layout is one of the oldest courses in Southern California.

Located among beautiful rolling hills, Recreation Park was constructed in 1917 and was originally known as Virginia Country Club. This very private club was opened to the public in 1931 and has since been known by its current name. Recreation Park, designated as one of the busiest golf courses in the nation, provides a night lighted driving range, practice greens, pro shop, full service restaurant and banquet facilities for up to 150 people.

5000 E. Anaheim

Long Beach, CA

(562) 494-5000

Click here to map it.

 

Recreation Park Golf Course 9-Hole

Located directly across 7th Street from the majestic 18-hole course, this nine-hole, par 29, executive facility affords guests a selection of shots and settings, which range from rolling hills to views of the Colorado Lagoon. This course also offers practice greens, a pro shop and food service.

5000 E 7th St

Long Beach, CA 90804-4340

(562) 438-4012

 

El Dorado Park Golf Course, El Dorado Park Course

The previous venue of the Queen Mary Open, this facility has now been selected as the site of the prestigious Long Beach Open. A magnificent 18-hole layout, El Dorado can truly be called a ˜players course, due to its expansive layout and numerous water hazards. Extensive practice facilities and full service restaurant are available at El Dorado.

2400 Studebaker Rd

Long Beach, CA 90815-2428

(562) 430-5411

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Skylinks At Long Beach Golf Course, Skylinks Course

Directly across Lakewood Blvd., from the Long Beach Airport, this course provides an interesting blend of playing characteristics. Several water hazards and numerous bunkers await your errant shots, while excellent fairways and greens rewards your good play. This 18-hole course is a very enjoyable experience for all skill levels. Skylinks also offers a night lighted driving range, practice greens, a full service restaurant, bar and banquet facilities that can hold up to 150 people.

18 holes over 6,372 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal)

Skylinks Flyover Tour Video

4800 E Wardlow Rd

Long Beach, CA 90808-1737

(562) 421-3388

 

Heartwell Golf Course, Heartwell Course

18 holes over 2,143 yards with a par of 54 (Municipal)

For those seeking this alternative, this facility offers an extremely enjoyable 18-hole round of par 3 golf. With holes ranging from 85 to 140 yards, two water hazards and numerous sand traps, this course will test the skills of the most seasoned player, as well as remain exceptionally enjoyable for the beginner. This fully lighted course also boasts of its excellent practice range, full size chipping and putting greens, full service restaurant and a professionally staffed pro shop.

• Click here for information about golf instruction for youth.

• Click here for information about golf instruction for adults.

6700 E Carson St.

Long Beach, CA 90808-2297

(562) 421-8855

 

Virginia Country Club, Virginia Course

The 18-hole ˜Virginia course at the Virginia Country Club facility in Long Beach, California features 6,505 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. The course rating is 70.9 and it has a slope rating of 128 on . Designed by William P. Bell, ASGCA/(R) Robert Muir Graves, ASGCA/Edward B. Dearie, Jr., the Virginia golf course opened in 1909. (Private Equity)

4602 N Virginia Road

Long Beach, CA 90807-1916

(562) 427-0924

Parks

Sail, ski, Jet Ski, windsurf, fish, boat or sunbathe it's up to you. Long Beach has 92 parks scattered across 3,100 acres. There are 69 tennis courts, four public swimming pools and miles of pedestrian and bicycle friendly beach. The El Dorado Regional Park is 800 acres of lakes, an archery range, bike trails, and campground and picnic areas. The parks Nature Center is 102.5 acres and features trails, meadows, lakes and forests. Recreation Park is a popular 210.9 acre park and recreation center. Let your pet run at the dog park while you meet with friends and community groups.

Area Beaches

Love the beach? With over 5 ½ miles of beach front, it´s no surprise that this area is known world wide as Surf City. Huntington Beach and Huntington Harbor are popular early morning surfing destinations. Dont miss Seal Beach and the beach at Belmont Shore. Rent a Kayak and enjoy the day in the Naples Island Canals or the Canals of Huntington Harbor at Sunset Beach. Pack up a bottle of wine, some cheese and bread for a romantic, sunset gondola ride through Naples Island canals. Do you have small children? Head to Naples Islands Mothers Beach. Theres no surf, so your children can enjoy splashing in a calm ocean, as you lay out a picnic lunch.

 

 

Local Beaches of Long Beach California:

 

Alamitos Beach from Alamitos to 15th Place. You can glide, ride or stride along the waters edge on the main beach from Alamitos Avenue on the west to 54th Place on the east on the 3.1-mile, 17-foot-wide Shoreline Pedestrian Bike Path. Two six foot lanes are for bicycle traffic and one five foot lane is for pedestrians. You can rent skates, bikes, umbrellas and beach chairs at Alfredos.

 

Bayshore Beach at 5415 E. Ocean Blvd. offers access to Alamitos Bay and other diversions such as:

• basketball,
• volleyball
• handball courts
• play equipment for the kids

 

Belmont Plaza Beach at 4000 Olympic Plaza is close to the bike path and Belmont Pier. Be sure to get a front row seat (bring your own chair!) for exciting California Beach Volleyball Association events during the upcoming International Sea Festival.

 

Belmont Shore Beach from 39th Place to 54th Place, and Peninsula Beach from 54th to 72nd Place offer long stretches of white sand, volleyball courts and beautiful scenery.

 

Colorado Lagoon at 5119 E. Colorado St. offers calm waters, picnic areas and a nautical themed playground.

 

Junipero Beach from 15th to 39th Place can be conveniently accessed from Ocean Blvd. on Junipero Avenue which ends at a beach parking lot.

 

Marine Park at 5839 Appian Way is known as ˜Mothers Beach because of its popularity among families with small children. All ages can relax and enjoy the day with shallow, calm waters, a lifeguard station, restrooms and play equipment.

 

The next chance you have to spend a day at the beach, remember that some of the best ones are right here in Long Beach.

Long Beach Marina

Like to angle your fishing rod from the side of your own boat? Or, spend the day lazing on deck or entertaining on board? Youll like Shoreline Marina and Alamitos Bay Marina. The location is irresistible because it´s just a short walk from your boat to Shoreline Village. As the largest city owned Marina in the country, it has an amazing 3,400 slips. A south-facing bay and breakwaters offshore protect boats moored here.

 

 

Compliments of Laurie Manny.

Laurie is available to assist you in all of your Long Beach Real Estate transactions. Laurie is a Top Long Beach Realtor. Call her today (562) 212-5420.

 

 

(Direct feeds from the Southern California MLS)

Long Beach Homes For Sale

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• Long Beach Homes For Sale $500000 to $700000
• Long Beach Homes For Sale $700000 to $900000
• Long Beach Homes For Sale $900000 to $1200000
• Long Beach Luxury Homes For Sale $1200000 to $2500000
• Luxury Homes For Sale in Long Beach California $2.5 Million and up
  

Long Beach Condos For Sale

• Long Beach Condos For Sale $1,500,000 and higher
• Long Beach Condos For Sale $1,000,000 to $1,500,000
• Long Beach Condos For Sale $900,000 to $1,000,000
• Long Beach Condos For Sale $800,000 to $900,000
• Long Beach Condos For Sale $700,000 to $800,000
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• Long Beach Condos For Sale $400,000 to $500,000
• Long Beach Condos For Sale $300,000 to $400,000
• Long Beach Condos For Sale Under $300,000

Long Beach Income Properties For Sale

• Income Property For Sale in Long Beach California-5+ Units
• 2 to 4 Units For Sale in Long Beach California
• Triplexes For Sale in Long Beach California
• Duplexes For Sale in Long Beach California

 

 

Long Beach Neighborhood Homes and Condos For Sale

(Direct feeds from the Southern California MLS)

• Long Beach CA Ocean Blvd Condos For Sale  
• Wrigley Homes For Sale under $400000
• Wrigley Homes For Sale $500000 to $600000
• Wrigley Homes For Sale $600000 to $700000
• Wrigley Homes For Sale $700000 to $800000
• Downtown Long Beach Homes For Sale $300000 to $500000
• Downtown Long Beach Homes For Sale $500000 and up
• Downtown Long Beach Homes For Sale 90802 90813
• Downtown Long Beach Duplexes For Sale 90802 90813
• Belmont Shore and Naples Condos For Sale-Long Beach Real Estate
• Belmont Shore Naples Homes For Sale in Long Beach CA $2000000 and up
• Belmont Shore CA Homes for sale under $1000000
• Belmont Shore-Naples Homes For Sale in Long Beach California $1000000 to $2000000
• Marina Pacifica Condos for Sale Long Beach CA
• Bay Harbour Homes For Sale Long Beach California
• Alamitos Beach Condos For Sale $400000 to $500000
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• Alamitos Beach Condos For Sale $600000 to $800000
• Alamitos Beach Condos For Sale $800000 to $1000000
• Alamitos Beach Condos For Sale $1000000 and more
• Belmont Heights Homes For Sale $800000 and less
• Belmont Heights Homes For Sale $800000 to $1200000
• Belmont Heights Homes For Sale $1200000 and higher
• Belmont Heights Condos For Sale $300000 to $400000
• Belmont Heights Condos For Sale $400000 to $500000
• Belmont Heights Condos For Sale $500000 to $600000
• Belmont Heights Condos For Sale $600000 to $800000
• Bixby Knolls Homes For Sale $500000 or less
• Bixby Knolls Homes For Sale $500000 to $600000
• Bixby Knolls Homes For Sale $600000 to $700000
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• Bixby Knolls Homes For Sale $1000000 to $1200000
• Bixby Knolls Homes For Sale from $1200000
• Huntington Beach Homes For Sale $500000 to $700000
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Inland Long Beach Communities - Long Beach California

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Long Beach California Real Estate

 

INLAND LONG BEACH CALIFORNIA COMMUNITIES

 

 

Inland Long Beach CA Communities: Find the perfect Long Beach Home for your family in one of the unique communities of Inland Long Beach CA. These communities are diverse and they have much to offer. Learn about the style of homes, local parks, golf courses, universities, shopping and much more. Come home to Inland Long Beach where you are still just a few short minutes from the beach! Compliments of Laurie Manny. Call Laurie today for further information or assistance in your next real estate transaction (562) 212-5420. 

 

Long Beach California is a patchwork of unique communities.  Some are well-defined and others meld into nearby neighborhoods.  Whether youre looking for a home for a single professional or a family of five, youre sure to find your perfect fit within the diverse communities of Long Beach.

 

 

Bixby Knolls / Highland Terrace

 

Located only a few minutes from Downtown Long Beach, Bixby Knolls is one of Long Beach's oldest and most desirable neighborhoods.  This popular community offers a wide variety of home ownership opportunities. 

Ready to move up to a larger home?  In Bixby Knolls you'll find elegant homes with square footage of 2,000 and up.  If you're looking for a condo or townhome, you've come to the right place. There are plenty of multi-unit properties along this community's quiet, tree lined streets.  You'll even find homes with golf course views in this upscale neighborhood.  

• Bixby Knolls Homes For Sale $500000 or less
• Bixby Knolls Homes For Sale $500000 to $600000
• Bixby Knolls Homes For Sale $600000 to $700000
• Bixby Knolls Homes For Sale $700000 to $800000
• Bixby Knolls Homes For Sale $800000 to $900000
• Bixby Knolls Homes For Sale $1000000 to $1200000
• Bixby Knolls Homes For Sale from $1200000

 

 

 

 

Uptown Long Beach

 

Located only four miles north of Downtown Long Beach, Bixby Knolls is historically known as ˜uptown.  As youd expect in any uptown area, there are great restaurants and shopping.  For great American Cuisine and ˜Live Jazz Thursdays, visit Four Olives Café located at 4276 Atlantic Avenue.   If you prefer a more European dining experience, make a reservation at the romantic Delius Restaurant where youll be served wine with a seven course prix fixe meal.

Love Antiques?

 

Put Thor Antiques on your list of must visit shops.  Located in a restored 1950s building in the beautiful Bixby Knolls neighborhood, Thor Antiques specializes in Edwardian, Victorian, Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Retro jewelry.  They also have vast art, silver and enamel collections. 

 

 

Bixby Knolls Park

 

Child Care Co-Op Program

 

 

California Heights Historic District

Its like going back in time or Living in History.

How It All Started

 

 Until the discovery of oil in nearby Signal Hill in the early 1920s, California Heights was part of the Bixby Ranch and was primarily cattle land.  Once oil was discovered, there were those who thought California Heights might have oil reserves as well.  But by 1923, it became painfully evident that there was very little oil to be had and residential development began.

The Jothan Bixby Company built 25 Spanish style bungalows.  Then other homes were built one at a time creating a variety of home styles in the neighborhood.  The California Heights area grew rapidly attracting new families, and by 1939, most of the building was complete.

 

 

Today, this neighborhood is a close community dedicated to protecting and preserving the character of each home and the integrity of the neighborhood as a whole.  Because of its high concentration of older original homes, California Heights is officially recognized by the city as one of 17 historic neighborhoods in Long Beach.

 

Bixby Knolls and California Heights Homes For Sale

• California Heights Homes For Sale $500000 or less
• California Heights Homes For Sale $500000 to $600000
• California Heights Homes For Sale $600000 to $700000
• California Heights Homes For Sale $700000 to $800000
• California Heights Homes For Sale $800000 to $900000
• California Heights Homes For Sale $1000000 to $1200000
• California Heights Homes For Sale from $1200000

 

It would be my pleasure to consult with you regarding available properties in the California Heights Historic District.  Contact Laurie

 

Carson Park

Imagine walking down beautiful tree-lined streets in a family-friendly residential community.  Thats what youll experience when you call Carson Park home.

 

Carson Park is conveniently located:

• West of Palo Verde Ave & Woodruff
• East of the Gabriel River
• North of Wardlow and Los Coyotes Diagonal
• South of Centralia
  
  This area has everything you could want in a community:

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• Larger homes nestled on large, park-like yards
• Close to shopping
• Easy commute to all areas of Long Beach and Los Angeles with quick access to 605, 405 and 91 freeways
• Just minutes from CSULB, LBCC
• 90808 Zip Code, statistically the safest in Long Beach
• El Dorado Park is just minutes away
• Close to the award winning Cerritos Library
• Peaceful enjoyment abounds

 

 

Need room for your growing family? 

Built predominantly in the 1950s, Carson Park homes range in size from 1,300 to 1,800 square feet and beyond.  Most homes have 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, providing ample room for family life.  Many sit on lots in excess of 5,000 square feet. 

 

It would be my pleasure to consult with you regarding available properties in the Carson Park area.  Contact Laurie

 

  Long Beach Towne Center

 

Shop, Dine and Play

At the expansive Long Beach Towne Center,  you can do all three.   If youre hungry, have lunch at Lucilles Smokehouse BBQ.  Just want a snack?  Wetzels Pretzels may be calling your name.  When you need a jolt of caffeine, Starbucks is ready and waiting.  Whether youre looking for a gift, home renovation materials or back-to-school clothes, youll find it here.  From hair cuts to movie theaters to bulk shopping, Long Beach Towne Center has it all.

 

 

Hartwell Golf Course

 

Fore!

Wouldnt it be great to drive just a few minutes from your Carson Park home and play 18 holes of golf?  At Heartwell Golf Course, you can do just that.  Named by Southland Golf Magazine as one of the 2 best par-3 golf courses in Southern California, Heartwell Golf Course is a 2,143 yard par-54 course with bunkers, water, fairways, plenty of undulation and grass tee boxes.  Visit other Long Beach Golf Courses

 

 

 

 

College Park Estates

Located close to Cal State Long Beach, this family oriented, residential, park-like community continues to grow in popularity.  Not only is it located conveniently to the university, it also provides easy access to shopping in nearby Los Altos.  The homes, built in the 40s, 50s and 60s, are larger than most Long Beach homes and are shaded by mature trees.

A College Town

 

Here in aptly named College Park Estates, youll find California State University Long Beach, also known as Cal State Long Beach, CSULB, LBSU or The Beach.   Whatever you choose to call it, youll be impressed with its credentials:

 

• The largest campus in the California State University system
• The second largest university in California
• Ranked as one of the top three public masters universities in the west by U.S. News and World Reports ˜Americas Best Colleges Guide, for 2005 and 2006
• The largest publicly funded art school in the west
• Operates with one of the lowest student tuition fees of any university in the country

 

 

The Walter Pyramid is a collegiate athletic facility located at Long Beach State University in Long Beach, California. It officially opened on November 30, 1994, and cost approximately $22 million to construct. It rises 18 stories high and measures 345 feet along each side of the base.

 The Walter Pyramid, formerly known as the Long Beach Pyramid, is the on-campus basketball and volleyball arena for the NCAA college basketball and college volleyball teams of Long Beach State University 49ers. 

 

 

 

 

Los Altos

 

Located north of the CSULB campus, this suburban community of Long Beach consists primarily of single-family homes built during the 1950s and 60s.  From small starter homes to larger homes for growing families, Los Altos has them all.

Stores Galore

 

New shopping centers have sprung up as Los Altos popularity has increased.  At the recently rebuilt Los Altos Center you can shop at nationwide stores like Sears, Borders, CompUSA as well as smaller local shops.  With a $70 million renovation, the former Navy Hospital has been converted into the nearly 400,000 square foot Los Altos Gateway Center.  Composed of value-oriented retailers such as Big K and auto dealerships.

Earthquake Survivor

 

Located at the Los Altos United Methodist Church is a unique and historically-significant church organ.  Historians believe this organ to be the oldest Tracker-Type church instrument in existence west of the Mississippi.  Built in Boston the organ was shipped to San Francisco in a clipper ship.  It survived the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 and is in excellent condition today.

 

 

• Great classic architecture
• State of the art greens
• Lots of mature trees

 

History

Experience the old-world charm of this historic neighborhood.  The Rancho consists of 27,000 rambling acres.  It was once part of an 18th Century Spanish-American land grant given to a soldier by the name of Manuel Nieto.  Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site is one of only two ranchos in Long Beach that are still visited today by tourists. 

 

Historic Rancho Los Cerritos was originally built in 1844 and is now a public museum.  The Rancho is a significant state archaeological site due to the many artifacts and treasures unearthed there.  Take a tour of the adobe style home and ranch built originally for Spanish, Mexican and American families.  Meander through the two story adobe and experience how life might have been in the late 1800s.  

 

The Rancho includes an archive of 3,000 + books in the California History Research Library.  Some of the highlights include the Sarah Bixby Smith Manuscript Collection and the Llewellyn Bixby, Jr. Manuscript collection.  View antique furniture, over 1,100 historic photographs, manuscripts, legal papers, blueprints, video, maps, deeds and letters from the early occupants.  See the original architectural blueprints of the adobe during the 1930 remodeling phase.  Sit beside the beautiful gardens and get a glimpse of an earlier time in history or visit the local gift shop. 

 

Hollywood loves the Virginia Country Club Community.


Want to Know More About Buying or Selling in the Rancho Los Cerittos/Virginia Country Club area?  Call Laurie Manny today at (562) 212-5420.

 

 

 

 

Signal Hill

 
Are you looking for a community that has it all¦beauty, shopping, entertainment and fabulous homes¦look no further than Signal Hill. 

 

Here you will find a mix of many residential options and commercial areas.  Property values in Signal Hill grew an astounding 13.961% over last year¦only 9 cities experienced growths above 10%.

 

When choosing a home, you can choose from single family homes, townhouses, condominiums, multi-family dwellings, upscale two and three story single family homes and historical houses.  (Read More about Signal Hill Neighborhoods>)

 

 

• Single family homes
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  • Crescent Heights Historic District
  • Eastbluff
  • Hathaway Ridge
  • Westbluff Estates
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• Townhouses
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• • Cherry Avenue Townhouses
  • Skyline Estates
  • Skyline Villas
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• Multi-family dwellings
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• • City View Condominiums
  • Las Brisas Phase I and II

 

 

Signal Hill North-End Neighborhood

 

No Utility Tax and one of the lowest Business License Taxes in the country make Signal Hill a desirable home for businesses.  Its convenient location, close to the Long Beach Municipal Airport and not too far from the Port of Long Beach, is another attractive feature for businesses. 

 

A few of the companies making their home in Signal Hill are DHL, oil-related companies such as Signal Hill Petroleum and Schlumberger, and the HMO Universal Care which is headquartered here

Concerned about education, property values or neighborhood crime?

No need to worry in Signal Hill¦you will enjoy one of the lowest crime rates in Southern California. 

 

Signal Hill Elementary School has earned the California Achieving Schools Award and the National Achieving Schools Award.  The acclaimed Long Beach Unified School District serves Signal Hill.

 

 

 

Parks in Signal Hill

 

There are 10 beautiful and diverse parks in Signal Hill.  Whether you are looking for an entertaining day with your family and friends, exercising outdoors, or just learning about and enjoying nature, Signal Hill has the park for you.  Are you getting married?  Several parks even allow weddings¦but dont forget to get your permit.

 

Many wonderful activities are available for you to choose from.   You could play basketball, have a picnic and barbeque, bring the children to the playground or get a game of football together in the open fields.  Enjoy nature by walking the trails and take in the lush plants and wildlife in the area.  You can even roller skate, bike or ride your scooter. 

 

There are other opportunities such as community buildings where you could hold a meeting or class.  You can even catch a small play or see other entertainment at the amphitheater.  Below are the parks located in Signal Hill.

 

• Calbrisas Park
• Discovery Well Park
• Hillbrook Park
• Hilltop Park
• Panorama Promenade
• Raymond Arbor Park
• Reservoir Park
• Signal Hill Park
• Sunset View Park
• Temple View Park

 

 

Make Signal Hill Your New Home

 
Come experience Signal Hill´s beauty, shopping, entertainment, parks and fabulous homes. 

 

For an agent who is knowledgeable about this area and market values, call Laurie Manny, today at (562) 212-5420 for all of your Signal Hill Real Estate needs.

 

 

Wrigley Heights

 

Want to live in a quiet, tree lined, neighborhood with a small town atmosphere, but still have the amenities of the big city¦come home to Wrigley Heights. 

 

Wrigley was one of the first communities to be established in Long Beach.  The neighborhood was first developed in 1905.  The town received its name from William Wrigley, the owner and founder of the well-known Wrigley Spearmint Gum Corporation in Chicago.

 

Located north of Downtown Long Beach, Wrigley Heights is a terrific community with diverse home styles and prices.  Choose from traditional, Craftsman, or Spanish distinctive style homes that range in size from 1,300 square feet and up.  Looking for space to spread out?  There are some lots that are over 10,000 square feet.  Thinking of buying a duplex?  Youll find one here. 

The average list price in Wrigley in January of 2007 is approximately $540,000.  Wrigley is in the Long Beach Unified School District. 

 

Wrigley Metro Station

 

 

Easy Access to Freeways

 

If you like living close to Long Beach and easy access to freeways, youll love Wrigley Heights.  These local freeways are just a short drive away.  The area is bounded on the north by the 405 Freeway, on the west by the 710 Freeway and the LA River, on the south by Pacific Coast Highway and on the east by Long Beach Boulevard.  From Wrigley it is easy to jump on the Metro Blue Line light rail for easy commuting into Downtown Long Beach or into Los Angeles.  The Metro Blue Line is one of the most successful light rail lines in the country with an average of 63,000 riders daily. 

 

The residents of Daisy Avenue in Wrigley host the Daisy Avenue Christmas Parade every December.  The parade begins at Pacific Coast Highway and proceeds to the greenbelt at Hill Street.  The large fir trees that line the Daisy Avenue center medians are lit for the Christmas holiday season.  Many of the Daisy Avenue residents participate by lavishly decorating their homes and have contributed to the area being dubbed ˜Christmas Tree Lane.  The parade is a wonderful event which the locals look forward to every year and for which motorists line up for the holiday drive up the avenue.  It has been an annual tradition since 1953.



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Call Laurie Manny, the Long Beach expert, at (562) 212-5420.

Want to Know More? 

 
Are you thinking of buying or selling in any of the Beach or Inland Long Beach Communities or Long Beach California Real Estate?  I can help you find your luxury dream home.  Call Laurie Manny today.

 

 

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