Downtown Long Beach California – July 2008
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So many people are downsizing and looking for new diggs in a more urban environment. What I am hearing more often is “I want to be able to walk to stores, coffee shops and entertainment.” Where better to live than our very own “Downtown Long Beach“. With such a wide variety of choices there is housing available to quench almost any buyers thirst.
Downtown has its very own Historic District replete with early century Craftsman Homes, Victorian Homes, California bungalows and lovely Spanish style homes (Willmore City Historic District). Prefer a duplex, triplex or fourplex; perhaps a stock co-op or an own your own (OYO)? We have those as well, and in all price ranges; from the very affordable to the very pricey.
In Downtown Long Beach, condos both old and new, fantastic loft spaces (urban living at its finest), abound. Prefer a brand new luxury high rise condo on the waterfront or with an ocean view? We have those too! We even have a landmark historic high rise on the ocean that it just to die for gorgeous, have you seen the Villa Riviera lately?
Moving your business here as well? Downtown Long Beach has many commercial properties; office space is available.
Buyers who are thinking about “Relocating to Long Beach” usually ask for particulars about the area. Questions like “What is there to do in Downtown Long Beach”? This question always brings a smile to my face, because our little Downtown is a jumping mecca of entertainment for all types and ages, we have a lil sumptin to entertain just about everybody here.
If you are feeling like a slug, you can sit outside of one of our many coffee shops or restaurants and just people watch; bring your laptop and tap into the Downtown Wireless Hotzone network. Now that may sound pretty boring to some of you, but I assure you Downtown is anything but boring. While you are sitting there, you may hear some incredible jazz or blues and choose to follow those enticing sounds right on over to the Blue Cafe. Stay a while, enjoy the music, play a game of pool, chill out. If it happens to be a Tuesday afternoon, between 11 AM and 4 PM, you can walk across the street to the Farmers market and pick up some fresh fruit and veggies for dinner. Check out the local crafts on display here as well.
The East Village Arts District in Downtown Long Beach hosts the 2nd Saturday Artwalk every month 4 – 10 PM. Enjoy an evening of art, entertainment, food and wine. Hey make a day of it, walk over from the Blue Cafe, its a short walk.
“MOLAA” (The Museum of Latin American Art) is free every Sunday in July 2008, compliments of Target. Hey, thanks Target! Enjoy the Latin Culture of Long Beach free every Friday, compliments of MOOLA.
Enjoy live music concerts monthly at:
- The Vault
- Blue Cafe
- The Cellar
- Downtown Long Beach Summer Music Series
- Seaside Summer Concert Series
- South Coast Chorle in Concert
- The Long Beach Symphony
Is the Theater more your bag? We have theater!
Head on over to the Aquarium of the Pacific for Shark Lagoon Night from 6 – 9 PM, go ahead, reach out and touch one of over 150 sharks. Aw geez, I just never had the guts for this one, but my little niece and nephew shamed me by reaching in and stroking jaws!
The Queen Mary is hosting several very interesting events this July.
- LA Motorcycle Show – July 12-13
- Calendar Girl Music Fest – July 12-13
- Caribbean Summer Music Festival – July 27
Did you ask if we had Sports?
Yes, Downtown Long Beach hosts sporting events on a regular basis. This month (July 2008) we have some exciting sporting events:
60th Annual Long Beach/Catalina/Long Beach Ski Race – July 19
Location: Long Beach Harbor
(909) 463-3069
Long Beach/Catalina/Long Beach Jet Ski Race – July 20
Location: Long Beach Harbor
(310) 318-4012
97th Anniversary Offshore Power Boat Race – July 20
Location: Long Beach Harbor
(714)612-3378
AVP Pro Volleyball Tournament – July 24 – 27
Location: Marina Green
(310) 426-8000
Getting hungry yet?
Downtown Long Beach Restaurants:
- La Traviata Restaurant
- Smooths Sports Grille
- Parkers Lighthouse
- Outback Steakhouse
- PF Changs
- California Pizza Kitchen
- Bubba Gump Shrimp Company
- Rock Bottom Brewery
- Mariposa Restaurant
- 555 East
- LOpera
- The Madison Restaurant
- The Sky Room
- Kings Fish House
- Alegria Cocina Latina
- Yard House Restaurant
- Wasabi Japanese Restaurant
- Utopia Restaurant
- Georges Greek Cafe
- Modicas Restaurant
- Super Mex
- Shoreline Cafe
- Mai Tai Bar
- P.F. Changs
- Gladstones
Walk down to Rainbow Harbor and the Pike, you will never be bored with all we have waiting for you:
Things to do in “Rainbow Harbor”:
- Rent a speedboat
- Rent a jet ski
- Bicycle Boats
- Rent a Kayak
- Go Sailing
- Fishing
- Whale Watching
- Scuba Dive Charters
- Private Charters
- Yacht Charters
- Harbor Tours
- Harbor Cruises
- Burials at Sea
- Private Charters
- Wedding & Corporate Charter
- Tall Ship American Pride Educational & Charter Tours
- Romance Charters
- Aqua Link
- Aqua Bus
- Dream Cruises
- Educational Expeditions to Catalina & Channel Islands
- Rainbow Rocket-Ride
- Guest Day Mooring Area
- Dockside Boat & Bed – Spend the night on a Yacht
Tired of blowing a small fortune on that liquid gold? Gasoline prices are nutz right now. Downtown has great transportation available to you:
Transportation in and around Long Beach CA:
- Metro Blue Line
- Long BeachPassport Bus – Long Beach Transit
- Limo Services
- Taxi Services
- Car Rentals
- Boat Rentals
- Catalina Express
- Water Taxi
- Rail Transit Web page
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority
- Long Beach Airport
- Long Beach BIKESTATION
- Catalina Express Island Trips
- Los Angeles Helicopter Tours
- Island Express Helicopters
“Alamitos Beach” is Downtown Long Beach’s Neighboring Community. Home to many Long Beach Luxury High Rises directly on the sand, it is a wonderful place to live and frequent the Downtown area:
- Alamitos Beach Condos For Sale $400000 to $500000
- Alamitos Beach Condos For Sale $500000 to $600000
- Alamitos Beach Condos For Sale $600000 to $800000
- Alamitos Beach Condos For Sale $800000 to $1000000
- Alamitos Beach Condos For Sale $1000000 and more
If you are thinking about Relocating to Long Beach, Contact Laurie Manny to view Homes and Condos in the Downtown Long Beach, Alamitos Beach and other fabulous Long Beach Communities.
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