mls wizard value wizard featured listings contact

Downtown Long Beach California

 

This is the heart of the city! When you visit the Waterfront District youll find shopping, entertainment, the Aquarium of the Pacific, a Farmers Market on the promenade, wonderful pubs, cafés and more¦

The Downtown Long Beach area has gone through a vibrant revitalization which still continues. New hi and low-rise condos, Manhattan style loft developments, condo conversions, new malls and entertainment complexes all either at the beach or within a several blocks walk continue to sprout. A total urbanization of the area is under way. It really is quite spectacular.

Read More>>>

 

Downtown Long Beach Condos For Sale

Downtown Long Beach-Alamitos Beach-Ocean Blvd Condos For Sale-Long Beach Real Estate For Sale

Emerald Villas Condos-555 Maine Ave-Downtown Long Beach Condos For Sale-Long Beach Real Estate For Sale

Sunset Pointe Condominiums-640 W 4th St-Downtown Long Beach Condos For Sale-Long Beach Real Estate For Sale

Golden Gate Square Condos-730 W 4th St-Downtown Long Beach Condos For Sale-Long Beach Real Estate For Sale

Ocean Gate Square Condos-720 W 4th St-Downtown Long Beach Condos For Sale-Long Beach Real Estate For Sale

 

Downtown Long Beach Homes For Sale

Downtown Long Beach Homes For Sale $500000 and up Long Beach Real Estate For Sale

Downtown Long Beach Homes For Sale $300000 to $500000 Long Beach Real Estate For Sale

Downtown Long Beach Homes For Sale Under $300,000 Long Beach Real Estate For Sale

Feb
01


About Long Beach California

1 comment »

Long Beach California

 

 

 

 

 

Downtown Long Beach CaliforniaEverything 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

Read more »

http://www.lauriemanny.com/0004AE
Posted on February 01, 2008 07:02:08 by Mary McKnight
digg meRedditnewsvinedel.icio.usTechnoratiStumble Upon Toolbar
Feb
01


Relocating to Long Beach California-Resource Guide

4 comments »


LONG_BEACH_HEADER.jpg

Relocating to Long Beach California?


If you are relocating to Long Beach California you will need lots of information. You will be curious to know about Long Beach communities, neighborhoods and resources. We have tried to include as many area resources as possible here to make your transition a smooth one.

Long Beach California has become a destination resort area. This sleepy seaside city, known as Iowa by the sea, has blossomed into a fabulous beach resort area. Luxury high rise condos are sprouting all along the coastline, in Downtown Long Beach and Alamitos Beach. These elegant and prestigious coastal properties provide sweeping ocean views down the beautiful California coastline, views of Catalina Island - 25 miles off of our coastline and delicious, clean ocean breezes wafting in daily. The sound of gently lapping waves can be heard from your 17th floor Hi Rise condo on the sand.




Here are some local resources to help make your transition a pleasant one:

Local Area and Neighborhood Information:


Long Beach Homes and Condos For Sale
(Direct feeds from the Southern California MLS)


Search the Entire SoCalMLS Free


Long Beach Income Properties For Sale



California Megans Law

California Department of Justice

Schools & Libraries


Utilities


Licenses

  • Business Licenses - Long Beach Business Development Center -(562) 570-3800
  • Drivers License - (562) 973-3621
  • Marriage License - (562) 462-2137
  • Animal Licensing or Tags -Long Beach Animal Control Center (562) 570-7387

Read more »

http://www.lauriemanny.com/000C3C
Posted on February 01, 2008 03:22:41 by Laurie.Manny
digg meRedditnewsvinedel.icio.usTechnoratiStumble Upon Toolbar
Jan
31


Inland Long Beach Communities

2 comments »

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 Beachs 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 youll find elegant homes with square footage of 2,000 and up.  If youre looking for a condo or townhome, youve come to the right place. There are plenty of multi-unit golf course views in this upscale neighborhood. properties along this communitys quiet, tree lined streets. 

 



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. 


Long Beach California Real Estate

 

Bixby Knolls Park

 

Child Care Co-Op Program

The Bixby Knolls Park may be small, but it has a lot to offer.  Need child care?  Check out the Child Care Co-Op Program.  When youre ready for a game of hoops, check out the Bixby Knolls Park basketball courts.   Theres also a volleyball court and picnic area waiting just for you. 

 

Read more »

http://www.lauriemanny.com/0004C3
Posted on January 31, 2008 15:22:53 by Mary McKnight
digg meRedditnewsvinedel.icio.usTechnoratiStumble Upon Toolbar
Jan
29


Soap Opera at the Prestigious Historic Villa Riviera Condominiums?

22 comments »

LONG BEACH SOAP OPERA!

 

Hey Dynasty and Dallas don't have anything going on that we can't compete with here in Long Beach!

 

Villa Riviera Condominiums-Alamitos Beach-Long Beach CaliforniaThe Alamitos Beach historic Villa Riviera Condominiums, an elegant 134 unit condominium on the corner of Ocean Blvd and Shoreline Drive, has been covered by a black shroud for many months while undergoing long overdue repairs. About 15 layers of paint are being removed from the building.  In 2006, it is reported, the building was cited by health officials, due to the lead content flaking and affecting the quality of life in the surrounding neighborhood.


Located at the edge of Downtown Long Beach this stunning icon of Long Beach is reported to be having difficulties with it's residents due to bitterly opposing views on just about everything related to the building. Reports state that health and fire inspectors and police have had to intervene on several occasions. 


WOW, a real live soap opera, right here in Long Beach. Damn they even called the police demanding a mental-health exam on one of the owners and a RIP message was placed on on a former board member's door! 

 


Move over Krystal and Alexis - We've got Game!

Read more »

http://www.lauriemanny.com/001B13
Posted on January 29, 2008 03:05:35 by Laurie.Manny
digg meRedditnewsvinedel.icio.usTechnoratiStumble Upon Toolbar
Jan
27


Downtown Long Beach Stock Co-operatives

2 comments »



 Downtown Long Beach Stock Co-op

 

100 Atlantic Avenue Coastal View

100 Atlantic Avenue - Market Report

Long Beach Stock Co-operatives

What the heck is a co-op?

Why would I want to own one?

 

Downtown Long Beach is home to several stock co-operatives referred to more commonly as co-ops.  When you purchase a stock co-op you receive a stock certificate instead of a traditional deed. 

 

Purchasing a stock co-op means that you become a stock holding member, sharing in a common interest in the corporation, with an exclusive right to occupy a particular unit.  This is accomplished in the form of a long term lease from the corporation.  The common areas in a co-op are owned by the corporation.  Unlike a condo where you would own the actual unit and a joint interest in the common areas.  An introduction to and history of co-operatives can be found here

 

Traditionally stock co-operatives have been more affordable than the more common condominium purchase, one of the reasons being the difficulty in acquiring financing.  Banks are not overly fond of funding co-operative loans and usually require a substantial down payment of 10%, sometimes 20% before they will consider the loan.  Even then only a very limited of banks are willing to make this kind of investment.  

 

100 Atlantic Avenue - Downtown Long Beach Stock Co-opDowntown Long Beach is home to the 100 Atlantic Avenue Tower.  Set in the East Village Arts District and just one block from Ocean Blvd. this 11 story tower sits in one of the best locations in Downtown, a literal urban paradise.  

 

A short walk to area galleries, restaurants, novelty stores and coffee shops, to Pine Avenue, The Pike, Shoreline Village or browse on over to Hamburger Marys for a great lunch.

 

Read more »

http://www.lauriemanny.com/001AD7
Posted on January 27, 2008 02:47:41 by Laurie.Manny
digg meRedditnewsvinedel.icio.usTechnoratiStumble Upon Toolbar



Most Popular