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Long Beach Overview

Long Beach, California is known as the urban waterfront playground. Besides the famous beaches, it has a rich history, very accessible public transportation on land and at sea, and great weather. Long Beach is a lovely haven for jazz lovers. With great parks and many shopping opportunities, Long Beach really has something for everyone and finding the perfect apartments in Long Beach is easy and fun.

What is the history of Long Beach?

Long Beach, California was settled in 1784 as part of a massive Spanish land grant. Between 1902 and 1979, Long Beach featured a popular beachfront amusement park called The Pike.

How is the weather in Long Beach?

There's nearly 345 days a year of sunshine in Long Beach. In the summer, high temperatures are usually around 70 to 80 degrees. During winter, the highs are a generally a comfortable 67 to 73 degrees.

How do I get around town?

Long Beach features a small airport. While many people do have cars, you can catch a ride with the Long Beach transit buses and even Aquabus water taxis. Long beach is also very bicycle friendly.

What is the Long Beach commute like?

In general, traffic in Southern California can be challenging. From east to west, you'll find the San Diego Freeway/Interstate 405. The Long Beach Interstate/Interstate 710 follows the Los Angeles river into the city and to the queen Mary terminal.

What are the local media outlets?

If you want to listen to the radio in Long Beach, there is 88.1 KKJZ for Jazz music. The local newspaper is the Long Beach Press-Telegram. California State University Long Beach produces their own programs on Beach TV.

Why live in Long Beach, CA?

The biggest reason to live in Long Beach is the 5 1/2 miles of beaches, but don't forget about all the urban amenities. The schools are excellent, and the shopping is even better. There are more parks per capita than in other California cities. Even dogs have it great in Long Beach with dog parks and a dog beach. The community is very diverse and welcoming to newcomers. Best of all, it's more affordable that other Southern California cities.

What Long Beach landmarks should I see?

Don't miss the most important landmarks in Long Beach. The Queen Mary is a famous luxury ship offering tours. Rancho Los Alamitos features an adobe ranch house and four acres of gardens. While traveling around town, you will also likely notice many historical districts with original homes.

What is there to do around Long Beach?

If you're looking for something to do, the Carpenter Performing Arts Center has many shows for all ages ranging from music to comedy. The Long Beach Museum of Art features modern and historic exhibits and dining. The South Pacific Aquarium provides a breathtaking view of deep sea life.

Any annual festivals or Long Beach events to know?

Long Beach hosts an annual Tikki Beach Festival. The Long Beach Jazz Festival is in mid-August every year. If Blues is your thing, there is the annual Long Beach Bayou and Blues festival in June.

Where are the nearby vacation spots?

An hour or so away, there is all the culture of Los Angeles and the magic of Disneyland in Anaheim. Visit nature and the beauty of mountains in Angles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains National Monument.

Where is the best place to move in Long Beach?

For gardens, the Recreation Park neighborhood gets top marks for beauty. East village is great for leisure and entertainment. Hellman is a quieter street near shopping and coffee shops. Westside is a more prestigious neighborhood. Memorial heights is a busy street with great nightlife. Alamitos Beach is just a great neighborhood for hanging out and strolling to small mom and pop shops.

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Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Long Beach

How much are Studio apartments in Long Beach?

There are currently 837 Studio Apartments in Long Beach with rent ranges from $1,100 to $5,207 with an average price of $2,171.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Long Beach Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Long Beach ranges from $1,150 to $8,300 with an average monthly rent of $2,758.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Long Beach cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Long Beach range from $1,588 to $11,996. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,506.

How expensive are Long Beach Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 812 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Long Beach on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,047 to $10,000 - averaging $4,182 for the location.

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