El Dorado Park South, Long Beach, CA
At a glance
El Dorado Park South is ranked #24 of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall score of 3.3/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.0/5, 20th of 100 in Long Beach) and public spaces (3.7/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.0/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
El Dorado Park South sits just below the southern edge of El Dorado Regional Park on the east side of Long Beach, a settled mid-century neighborhood that shares in its famous neighbor's open space. The homes are postwar single-stories on flat, well-kept streets, the kind of solid eastside stock that has held value as the broader El Dorado area became one of the city's most desirable corners. Residents are minutes from the park's lakes, trails, and nature center, and the El Dorado municipal golf course and the bike paths along the San Gabriel River are close. Daily errands run to the shopping along Spring Street and Studebaker, and the 605 is a quick connection. There is no walkable commercial strip inside the neighborhood, so it is car-oriented like the rest of the eastside. The appeal is a quiet, green, family-paced setting with a major regional park essentially at the doorstep.
Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.0
Public Spaces3.7
Curb Appeal3.5
Overall Amenities score: 3.1
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El Dorado Park South FAQs6 answers
Is El Dorado Park South a good place to live?
El Dorado Park South ranks 24th of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall Houseberry score of 3.3 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.0/5) and public spaces (3.7/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.0/5).
What is the weather like in El Dorado Park South?
El Dorado Park South, Long Beach receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 77th of 98 in Long Beach. Summer days run 63° to 78°F and winter days 47° to 66°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 12 inches a year.
Is El Dorado Park South walkable to shops and restaurants?
El Dorado Park South, Long Beach scores 1.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.7 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.1 out of 5, 50th of 100 in Long Beach.
What is El Dorado Park South known for?
El Dorado Park South, Long Beach is associated with Park Adjacent, Postwar Homes and Eastside Calm. Its highest-scoring factor is schools (4.0/5).
How does El Dorado Park South compare to other Long Beach neighborhoods?
El Dorado Park South ranks 24th of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach. It ranks 20th of 100 in Long Beach for schools (4.0/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.0/5).
What are the downsides of living in El Dorado Park South?
El Dorado Park South, Long Beach scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.0/5).
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