Belmont Shore, Long Beach, CA
Belmont Shore at a Glance
Belmont Shore is ranked #19 of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall score of 3.4/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (4.7/5) and public spaces (4.7/5). It ranks 14th of 42 in Long Beach for schools. The trade-off is safety (2.6/5).
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Belmont Shore is the neighborhood most people picture when they imagine living at the beach in Long Beach. Its spine is Second Street, fourteen-odd blocks of restaurants, bars, boutiques, and coffee shops that stay busy day and night, and one of the most reliably walkable districts in the city. A block or two south is the sand: a wide, calm beach with a paved path, plus the protected waters of Alamitos Bay for kayaking and paddleboarding. The residential streets are a mix of beach cottages, remodeled bungalows, and newer builds packed close together on small lots. That density is the tradeoff. Parking on summer weekends is a genuine sport, the Second Street crowds are real, and you pay a premium for the address. What you get is a walk-to-everything coastal lifestyle that few neighborhoods in Southern California deliver as completely.
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Belmont Shore Amenities
Near good merchants4.7
Public Spaces4.7
Curb Appeal4.5
Overall Amenities score: 4.6
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Schools Serving Belmont Shore
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Naples Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Jefferson Leadership Academies | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Rogers Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Wilson High | High | 9-12 |
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Is Belmont Shore a good place to live?
Belmont Shore ranks 19th of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall Houseberry score of 3.4 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (4.7/5) and public spaces (4.7/5). The trade-off is safety (2.6/5).
Is Belmont Shore safe?
Belmont Shore, Long Beach scores 2.6 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 36th of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach.
Which schools serve Belmont Shore?
Schools serving Belmont Shore, Long Beach include Lowell Elementary (4.4/5), Naples Elementary (4.8/5), Jefferson Leadership Academies (3.2/5), Rogers Middle (4.0/5) and Wilson High (3.1/5).
What is the weather like in Belmont Shore?
Belmont Shore, Long Beach receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 94th of 98 in Long Beach. Summer days run 63° to 76°F and winter days 48° to 65°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 12 inches a year.
Is Belmont Shore walkable to shops and restaurants?
Belmont Shore, Long Beach scores 4.7 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.7 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 4.6 out of 5, 3rd of 42 in Long Beach.
What is Belmont Shore known for?
Belmont Shore, Long Beach is associated with Second Street, Beach Walkable and Bay Access. Its highest-scoring factors are nearby merchants (4.7/5) and public spaces (4.7/5).
How does Belmont Shore compare to other Long Beach neighborhoods?
Belmont Shore ranks 19th of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach. It ranks 14th of 42 in Long Beach for schools (3.9/5) and scores lowest on safety (2.6/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Long Beach are Bixby Hill and Plaza.
What are the downsides of living in Belmont Shore?
Belmont Shore, Long Beach scores lowest on safety (2.6/5).
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