Bluff Heights, Long Beach, CA
Bluff Heights at a Glance
Bluff Heights is ranked #24 of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall score of 3.2/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (4.8/5) and curb appeal (4.1/5). It ranks 22nd of 42 in Long Beach for safety. The trade-offs are schools (2.9/5) and safety (3.4/5).
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Bluff Heights is a compact historic neighborhood just inland from the ocean bluffs, sitting between Fourth Street's Retro Row and the Broadway corridor in southeast Long Beach. Much of it falls within a designated historic district, and the housing shows why: block after block of Craftsman bungalows from the 1910s and early 1920s, with Spanish and period-revival homes mixed in, on tidy, planted streets. The location is the everyday luxury here. Retro Row's vintage shops, cafes, and the historic Art Theatre are at the north edge, Broadway's restaurants are to the south, and the beach is a short walk or bike past the bluff. Lots are modest and the homes are older, so character comes with the maintenance that hundred-year-old houses require. For buyers who want a walkable, architecturally rich neighborhood near the coast without a Belmont Shore price tag, Bluff Heights is one of the city's smartest picks.
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Bluff Heights Amenities
Near good merchants4.8
Public Spaces4
Curb Appeal4.1
Overall Amenities score: 4.2
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Schools Serving Bluff Heights
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Mann Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Jefferson Leadership Academies | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Wilson High | High | 9-12 |
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Is Bluff Heights a good place to live?
Bluff Heights ranks 24th of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall Houseberry score of 3.2 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (4.8/5) and curb appeal (4.1/5). The trade-offs are schools (2.9/5) and safety (3.4/5).
Is Bluff Heights safe?
Bluff Heights, Long Beach scores 3.4 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 22nd of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach.
Which schools serve Bluff Heights?
Schools serving Bluff Heights, Long Beach include Burbank Elementary (2.6/5), Mann Elementary (2.5/5), Jefferson Leadership Academies (3.2/5) and Wilson High (3.1/5).
What is the weather like in Bluff Heights?
Bluff Heights, Long Beach receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 11th of 98 in Long Beach. Summer days run 63° to 77°F and winter days 48° to 66°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 12 inches a year.
Is Bluff Heights walkable to shops and restaurants?
Bluff Heights, Long Beach scores 4.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 4.2 out of 5, 8th of 42 in Long Beach.
What is Bluff Heights known for?
Bluff Heights, Long Beach is associated with Craftsman Bungalows, Retro Row and Bluff Adjacent. Its highest-scoring factors are nearby merchants (4.8/5) and curb appeal (4.1/5).
How does Bluff Heights compare to other Long Beach neighborhoods?
Bluff Heights ranks 24th of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach. It ranks 22nd of 42 in Long Beach for safety (3.4/5) and scores lowest on schools (2.9/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Long Beach are Bixby Hill and Plaza.
What are the downsides of living in Bluff Heights?
Bluff Heights, Long Beach scores lowest on schools (2.9/5) and safety (3.4/5).
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