Signal Hill Homes – Long Beach California Real Estate

Signal Hill California Real Estate

Luxury Hilltop Homes-Townhomes and Condominiums with Panoramic Views

Signal Hill California

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

Here you will find a mix of many residential options and commercial areas.

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

How the Hill got its name

In the 1500s. the local natives, the Tongva Indians, used the advantage of the hill which is 365 feet taller than the surrounding area of Long Beach for signal fires to Santa Catalina Island where the other tribes were 26 miles offshore. It was the signaling point that the Spanish settlers called ˜Loma Sental, which means ˜Signal Hill.

Advantageous Location for Business

Interested in relocating your business to Long Beach? In Signal Hill, youll find businesses that range from the small, prospering family-owned companies to large retailers.

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, 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 barbecue, 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

It would be my pleasure to consult with you regarding available properties in the Signal Hill area.

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Posted on January 26, 2008 by Laurie Manny

Downtown Long Beach California Vision

Downtown Long Beach has been revitalized over the last several years. High Rise Condominium Projects continue to sprout along our lovely waterfront. Historic Buildings continue to be gutted and re-created into beautiful Manhattan style lofts. Fabulous restaurants and incredible attractions like the Aquarium of the Pacific, The Pike, Shoreline Village and Pine Avenue continue to draw crowds seeking the fabulous entertainment and fine dining experiences they provide.

A projected park system, Riverlink, is in the works, it will travel up the LA River clear up to the City of Paramount providing a green front all along the Downtown water front, wrapping around Downtown and heading North for many miles along the LA River.

Now all we need is for the Port of Long Beachs Clean Air Action Plan to take effect and we will certainly be one of the most desirable places on earth.

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Posted on June 18, 2007 by Laurie Manny

The Long Beach RiverLink

Have you seen the proposed plan for the land beside the LA River on the West side of Long Beach yet?  It is well thought out, extremely attractive and incredible!  If this plan comes to fruition it will beautify the West Side and increase Long Beach home values substantially. 

This stroke of genius was developed by 606 Studio, Dept. of Landscape Architecture, College of Environmental Design at California State Polytechnic University.  The plan is intended to provide a framework for the city to connect the neighborhoods of the west side of Long Beach, CA with the Los Angeles River. 

The Key Issues prompting this plan include:

• Inadequate amount of outdoor recreation areas
• Loss of neighborhood identity (Residents see Long Beach as a ‘City of Neighborhoods )
• Severed connections between city and river (Residents think it is unattractive, too much vandalism, noisy, underutilized and uncomfortable)
• Lack of nature in the urban setting (The Westside is severely lacking in acres of open space, this plan would provide for badly needed open space)
• Perceived unsafe public places (Perception of unsafe areas is high, much more so in the night-time hours)

The Eastside of Long Beach has the bulk of City parks 16.7 acres per 1,000 residents, the Westside has 4.7 acres per 1,000 residents.  Not a very green Westside.

The Goals and Objectives of The Plan include integrating the parks and open space creatively to blend with and enhance the natural heritage and historical design of the neighborhoods, while reconnecting them with the river.  Initial plans include walking and bicycling paths, mass transit use and more.

The strong heritage and historical design of the neighborhoods along the river are to be complimented in the design elements. Some of the design elements being woven into The Plan are:

• Craftsman Style Designs, responding to the history of the Willmore City Neighborhood.
• Art Deco
• Industrial – The City of Long Beach has plans for economic development of the areas affected. 
• Spanish Revival designs responding to the Spanish Revival history of the Wrigley Heights Neighborhood.

The RiverLink concept designates a system of Gateways, Pathways, Connections, and Destinations to direct visitors to and from the Los Angeles River.  The plan includes beautifully designed Gateways (Park Entries) that blend with the design of the area.  The designs are lovely and will be a tremendous addition to the areas.  The Pathways encourage walking and bicycling while providing safe and comfortable paths enhanced by mature trees and landscaping. Stop and rest on one of the many benches along the way and enjoy the beauty of your surroundings.

Proposed RiverLink Spotlighted Sites begin at Long Beach Harbor, at the mouth of the river where an overlook will provide visitors a place to view the new wetland and park areas; then make their way clear up to the City of Paramount:

• Golden Shore Wetlands 6.4 acres
• Drake Greenbelt 31.8 acres
• Magnolia Yards 23.1 acres
• Wrigley Greenbelt 9.8 acres
• Wrigley Heights Park 50.0 acres
• Dominguez Gap Wetlands 49.2 acres
• Deforest Wetlands 33.5 acres
• Deforest Park 23.4 acres

The City of Long Beach hopes to develop the Magnolia Yards area incorporating live/work lofts, developing a warehouse district featuring galleries, small retail shops, and restaurants, creating economic vitality in an underutilized area within walking distance of Downtown Long Beach.  

The proposed Wrigley Heights Park will include Fresh Water Wetlands, an Eco-revelatory Amphitheater, Woodlands, a Playground and mini-park, and a Dog Park among other attractions. 

River overlooks are planned viewing areas of river wildlife along the bike path and will provide access across the river channel.

The City of Long Beach RiverLink plan is a creative redefinition of open and unused space that can be adapted as ephemeral open space patches and is the creation of Edward Anaya – James Chaddick – Jon Loxley and Jeremy Person, whom I would like to personally thank for this stroke of genius.

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Posted on March 20, 2007 by Laurie Manny

Aquarium of the Pacific – Downtown Long Beach CA

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Aquarium of the Pacific

Rainbow Harbor – Downtown Long Beach California

While cruising the web (YouTube.com) I came across a few really nice short videos from the Aquarium of the Pacific that I thought you and your family might like to watch, so I thought I would share these with you.  I hope you enjoy these as much as I do. 

Aquarium of the Pacific Video

FUN VIDEO FROM THE AQUARIUM

Sea Lion at Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific

A Day at the Aquarium of the Pacific

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Posted on February 23, 2007 by Laurie Manny

Relocating to Long Beach?

RELOCATING TO LONG BEACH CALIFORNIA?

Moving is a stressful experience. So much to do, so little time. Relocating adds so many factors to a move there is often just not enough time to find out much about the area you are moving to. With that thought in mind we have put together a series of articles containing links to just about everything that is Long Beach, California. We hope you find this information helpful.

While you are visiting our sight, please be sure to stop by our Buyers Information Center and our Sellers Information Center for more valuable information. For your convenience we have provided a Long Beach City Guide with helpful links to just about everything.  It includes a section for those of you that are new to the Long Beach area.

Get to Know Long Beach California

Visit the following links for more detailed information about Long Beach.Find out about the peaceful beauty, sizzling urban lifestyle,attractions,local amenities and activities. Learn why so many people want to make Long Beach their home.

Long Beach California

  If you like ocean breezes, sunshine, cultural diversity, spectacular vistas and exotic food, then youll love Long Beach!  We have 345 sunny days a year and our average temperature is 64 degrees. Come and enjoy the Pacific Ocean and beautiful sunsets.

Downtown Long Beach

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 and wonderful pubs and cafes.

Beach Communities of Long Beach  

Business, Schools, the Arts, Marinas, Parks, or just easy beach living¦Long Beach has it all! If you work in Los Angeles commuting is easy from here. Do you prefer waterfront living or an inland lifestyle? You can choose your dream home from our downtown urban condos, coops, lofts, etc. all the way to Alamitos Bay homes with a resort hideaway setting.

Gallery of Long Beach Street Murals  

Youll find art on our buildings and in our architecture which reflect the Pacific Ocean and a Bohemian feel. These mural exhibits are beautiful and promote cultural understanding and unity within our community.

Long Beach History  and Historical Neighborhoods  

Are you interested in historic architecture?  Long Beach has many historic homes included in 17 amazing Historic Neighborhoods. We have a rich history as a seaside resort early on, then an oil town in the 1920s, to the second busiest seaport in the nation today. If you like landmarks and history¦youll love Long Beach.

El Dorado Regional Park  

If you love getting together with family and friends for a day at the park, the 815 acre El Dorado Regional Park has something for everyone! 

Youll find picnic areas, campgrounds, sports parks, train rides, a nature center and trails, a duck pond and much, much more. Come experience the wonder of El Dorado RegionalPark!

Information on  local schools.

Community Information   Demographics, Crime Stats, etc¦

View Long Beach Live from the NBC TV Webcam or another view from the ABC TV Webcam

Relocating to Long Beach-Resource Guide 

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Posted on February 22, 2007 by Laurie Manny