California Heights, Long Beach, CA
At a glance
California Heights is ranked #89 of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall score of 1.3/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (4.5/5) and public spaces (3.7/5). It ranks 86th of 100 in Long Beach for schools. The trade-offs are schools (0.5/5) and nearby merchants (3.2/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
California Heights is the largest historic district in Long Beach, roughly 1,500 homes laid out in the 1920s as the oil boom on nearby Signal Hill sent buyers north from the old downtown. The signature look is Spanish Colonial Revival, block after block of tile roofs and arched porches, with Tudor, Craftsman, and period-revival homes mixed in on consistent, planted setbacks. Many houses qualify for Mills Act contracts, which can meaningfully reduce property taxes in exchange for preservation, a real draw for buyers of historic homes. The neighborhood centers on Orange Avenue and runs between Atlantic and Cherry, with the commercial life on those bordering avenues rather than inside the quiet interior. It is car-oriented for errands and some edges meet busier streets. But for architectural consistency, mature trees, and a genuine sense of period, Cal Heights is one of the most cohesive neighborhoods in the city.
Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.2
Public Spaces3.7
Curb Appeal4.5
Overall Amenities score: 3.9
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California Heights FAQs6 answers
Is California Heights a good place to live?
California Heights ranks 89th of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall Houseberry score of 1.3 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (4.5/5) and public spaces (3.7/5). The trade-offs are schools (0.5/5) and nearby merchants (3.2/5).
What is the weather like in California Heights?
California Heights, Long Beach receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 40th of 98 in Long Beach. Summer days run 63° to 79°F and winter days 48° to 67°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 12 inches a year.
Is California Heights walkable to shops and restaurants?
California Heights, Long Beach scores 3.2 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.7 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.9 out of 5, 13th of 100 in Long Beach.
What is California Heights known for?
California Heights, Long Beach is associated with Spanish Revival, Historic District and Mills Act. Its highest-scoring factor is curb appeal (4.5/5).
How does California Heights compare to other Long Beach neighborhoods?
California Heights ranks 89th of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach. It ranks 86th of 100 in Long Beach for schools (0.5/5).
What are the downsides of living in California Heights?
California Heights, Long Beach scores lowest on schools (0.5/5) and nearby merchants (3.2/5).
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