Long Beach, California
Population: 463,956
Located in Los Angeles County
As the fifth largest city in California, Long Beach offers its residents a warm climate, sandy beaches and numberous amenities right in their own backyard. Only 22 miles south of Los Angeles and with easy access to four freeways, living in Long Beach puts you in close proximity to all of Southern California. Long Beach's eclectic downtown offers busy suburban centers with every type of local business one would desire. Surrounding the lively downtown area are numerous established residential neighborhoods in every income bracket and style, all served by the award-winning Long Beach Unified School District. Real estate in Long Beach offers a wide-range of housing types and neighborhoods. The average home price is $563,000 with a range of homes starting at around $450,000 up to the luxury waterfront properties near $2.5 million. Known for its great schools, the Long Beach Unified School District has been recognized as one of the top urban school districts in the nation, recently receiving scholarships as a finalist for the 2007 Broad Prize for Urban Education. Commerical businesses and several local hospitals serve as major employers of Long Beach residents, including Boeing, the Long Beach Grand Prix, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and Verizon. The shipping industry is also prominent in the Long Beach community with The Port of Long Beach being the third busiest seaport in the United States. The port serves shipping between the United States and the Pacific Rim. For recreation, culture and entertainment, Long Beach is where the action begins and the fun never ends. From the regal Queen Mary and spectacular Aquarium of the Pacific to stirring Broadway shows, live music venues and hundreds of exclusive dining destinations--all centrally located. Airport-close, a brief and pleasant cruise away from Catalina Island and a short distance from Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood and everything Southern California has to offer--Long Beach is the perfect destination! Local residents enjoy the various well-known eatery establishments and shopping venues. Pine Avenue in downtown Long Beach, as well as Second Street in Belmont Shore, are known for their restaurants and nightlife. Some of the favorite picks include local restaurants: Christys, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. and PF Changs. Shopping enthusiasts rave about the 4th Street Corridor and its funky shops, antique stores and vintage clothing stores. Carsons Mall and Trader Joe's are other notable local retailers. Find homes for sale in Long Beach California
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