Long Beach California Beach Communities - Area Information

Long Beach California Beach Communities - Area Information

About the Beach Communities of Long Beach California

Beach Communities of Long Beach California

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


Long Beach California Real Estate


Beach Communities of Long Beach




Resort Style Living at the Heart of Long Beach


Want to live in a luxurious resort community without giving up the conveniences of an urban lifestyle? Head to Belmont Shore and Naples Island along the Long Beach Peninsula. Youll find resort style living at the heart of Long Beach! Here, rows of sailboats bob at docks along the waterfront. Palm trees are massaged by cool ocean breezes. Look no further for top notch shopping, entertainment, beaches, water activities, and unsurpassed dining opportunities. And its all just minutes away from bustling, vital, Downtown Long Beach.


 

Waterfront Enchantment


Long Beach California Real Estate Do you like the beach? Theres plenty of it here! At the southern end of Long Beach land stretches and thins into a finger shaped wedge of waterfront enchantment. On one side of this peninsula graceful East Coast shingle style homes overlook the vast Pacific Ocean. On the other, lovely Alamitos Bay caresses the three luxurious water encircled bundles of earth that are Naples Island. At the tip of the Peninsula is the Long Beach Yacht Club.


Lovely Belmont Shore


Travel just around the bend at the Second Street/Livingston/Ocean Boulevard stoplight in Long Beach and youll find yourself in friendly.   Belmont Shore. Youll be in good company! Youll enjoy meeting neighbors as you stroll by the boutiques, businesses and shops of the popular Second Street shopping area. Grab a cappuccino at Starbucks and enjoy the day. The fun doesnt stop just because the sun goes down! People travel from all over the country to visit this lovely four mile area. 

 

 

Graceful Yachts and Elegant Mansions

Long Beach California Real Estate Follow Second Street across sparkling Alamitos Bay and youll be at the center of quaint Naples Island. Here, graceful yachts float before elegant waterfront mansions. Flower-lined walkways, five Venetian inspired bridges and a city full of palm trees line a mile of tranquil canals. Youll view spectacular ocean vistas from patios in some of the most sought after places to live.


Be sure to meander along the waterfront where sidewalks are shaded by tall palms and garnished with colorful flowers. Here, children play in the sand and paddle about in brightly hued kayaks. In the summer, one bay front street is closed so children can safely travel to and from the beach.

 


Romantic Naples Island


Youll love the canals, bay and beaches that surround Naples Island! Naples consists of three individual islands¦and all have canals that pour into Alamitos Bay. Just like its European namesake, streets in this popular seaside community have Italian names. And since 1971, La Bella Fontana di Napoli, a large fountain at the center of Naples, has been a popular meeting place. Looking for a romantic getaway? Take your sweetheart on an Italian style
Gondola Cruise along picturesque canals.

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Long Beach Condos For Sale Under $200k-February 2008

Long Beach Condos For Sale Under $200k-February 2008

Looking for a Deal?


Condo Invesments in Long Beach CaliforniaLong Beach Realtors keep hearing buyers saying that they want "A Deal".  Many investors have been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the Long Beach real estate market to drop low enough to swoop in and pick up a few great rental properties that will generate income. 

 

There are 29, 2 bedroom condos for sale in Long Beach, UNDER $200,000.  Many have been on the market for a long time, as is witnessed by the days on market (DOM) in the chart below; and are now price reduced into the very affordable range. 

 

For renters or first time home buyers this is an opportunity to own that has not existed in Long Beach for many years. 

 

For Long Beach investors, with a down payment of around 20%, many of these Long Beach Condos will produce the rental income you have been waiting for.

 

Most of these Long Beach Condos are either bank owned, forclosures or short sales

 

Do you want to make a deal?

 

RES Area Zip TGNO Bd Bth Gar SqFt Yr Blt Price DOM
1 11 90810  795A1  1    730  1965  $159,000  43 
2 11 90810  795A1  1    842  1965  $162,500  22 
3 11 90810  795A1  0    730  1965  $175,000  108 
4 11 90810  795A1  0    730  1965  $178,900  77 
5 11 90810  795A1  2    730  1965 $179,900  27 
6 11 90810  795A1  0    730  1965  $189,900  135 
7 3 90804  795H5  0    842  1988  $149,900  171 
8 3 90804  795H6  0    780  1987  $189,000  79 
9 3 90804  795G5  0    830  1986  $199,900  43 
10 3 90804  795H5  2    842  1988  $199,999  245 
11 4 90813  795D5  1    728  1990  $144,900  132 
12 4 90813  795D5  1    728  1990  $156,000  37 
13 4 90802  795D7  0    929  1959  $163,900  57 
14 4 90813  795D5  0    728  1990  $174,900  41 
15 4 90813  795D6  1 D  856  1985  $189,900  159 
16 4 90813  795D5  1    774  1987  $198,000  162 
17 4 90813  795F6  0    690  1988  $199,000  226 
18 4 90813  795F6  0    668  1988  $199,000  214 
19 4 90802  795F7  1 D  779  1979  $199,000  112 
20 6 90807  765E7  1    794  1973  $189,000  84 
21 7 90805  735E7  0    784  1965  $154,900  35 
22 7 90805  735H7  0    858  1972  $155,000 
23 7 90807  765G4  2    779  1969  $160,000  17 
24 7 90805  765G2  0    876  1968  $177,000  25 
25 7 90804  795G5  1    797  1985  $184,500  71 
26 7 90804  795h5  0    856  1988  $184,900 
27 7 90807  765G4  0    868  1969  $189,000  163 
28 7 90805  765G2  0    876  1968  $190,000  120 
29 7 90810  795A1  1    730  1965  $199,998  253 

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Alamitos Beach - Long Beach - California

Alamitos Beach - Long Beach - California

 LONG BEACH REAL ESTATE

 

Alamitos Beach

 Long Beach, California

 

Alamitos Beach High Rise Luxury CondosThe Alamitos Beach community was planned by John W. Bixby after the Rancho Los Alamitos was acquired by he and his cousins who where partners in the Bixby Land Company.  When describing the area in 1988, Mr. Bixby said, ‘Alamitos Beach is not Long Beachs rival but her Crowning Jewel.’  It was the intention of Mr. Bixby and the original residences that Alamitos Beach would be a separate city.  It remained as a separate townsite until annexed by the City of Long Beach on November 30, 1909.  Ocean Boulevard is the Jewel of the Area now, as it was in 1988 with its high rise deluxe condominiums, magnificent homes, and access to the beach.


Long Beach´s Alamitos Beach continues to grow.  It is within walking distance of Downtown Long Beach and is conveniently close to freeways, without the feeling of being near the traffic.  But more importantly it remains affordable.  You can still purchase a $300,000 condo, or if you prefer, a multi-million dollar condo with endless ocean views.


This very residential area is dotted with funky quaint shops and restaurants.  Experience a genuine old-fashioned diner when you eat at the Park Pantry.  Ready to enjoy this diverse area´s perfect weather?  Visit Bixby Park located on Cherry Avenue and named after the founder of Alamitos Beach.  This 12 acre urban park has a playground, mobile skate park, community center and volleyball courts.

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About Long Beach California

About Long Beach California

Long Beach California

 

 

7994878.jpgEverything You Need is Right Here

Theres a reason that people who live in Long Beach CA tend to stay in here. Everything youll ever need is right here! In Long Beach, youll enjoy 5 ½ miles of wide sandy beach, trendy nightclubs, fine dining and cultural events. Visit the Waterfront District in Downtown where youll 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!


Youll Love Long Beach CA


If you like clean air, sunshine, ocean breezes, spectacular vistas, exotic food and cultural diversity¦youll 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


Theres plenty to do in bustling, busy, colorful Downtown Long Beach. Access the internet from anywhere in the city¦its 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!
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Relocating to Long Beach California-Resource Guide

Relocating to Long Beach-Resource Guide-Long Beach Relocation Guide



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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)


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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

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To begin your search for the perfect home or to sell your home in the Long Beach area, begin your journey by calling Laurie Manny at (562) 212-5420.