Los Altos South, Long Beach, CA
At a glance
Los Altos South is ranked #95 of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall score of 1.2/5. It ranks 90th of 100 in Long Beach for schools. The trade-offs are schools (0.5/5) and public spaces (3.4/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Los Altos South is the southern half of the Los Altos planned community, the post-war development that Lloyd Whaley laid out across the east side of Long Beach as one of the nation's early master-planned neighborhoods. Its streets carry the same DNA as the north side: tidy ranch homes and bungalows from the late 1940s through the 1960s, many remodeled, on flat lots with mature plantings. The location leans into the area's strengths, sitting close to Cal State Long Beach, the shops of the Los Altos Center, Stearns Champions Park, and the 405. It is a settled, residential, car-oriented neighborhood without a walkable retail strip of its own, relying on the nearby shopping centers for daily needs. The draw is consistency: well-kept mid-century homes, a central-eastside location near the university and major shopping, and the steady demand that has long defined the Los Altos name.
Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.4
Public Spaces3.4
Curb Appeal3.4
Overall Amenities score: 3.4
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Los Altos South FAQs6 answers
Is Los Altos South a good place to live?
Los Altos South ranks 95th of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall Houseberry score of 1.2 out of 5. The trade-offs are schools (0.5/5) and public spaces (3.4/5).
What is the weather like in Los Altos South?
Los Altos South, Long Beach receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 17th 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 Los Altos South walkable to shops and restaurants?
Los Altos South, Long Beach scores 3.4 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.4 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.4 out of 5, 32nd of 100 in Long Beach.
What is Los Altos South known for?
Los Altos South, Long Beach is associated with Master Planned, University Close and Ranch Homes.
How does Los Altos South compare to other Long Beach neighborhoods?
Los Altos South ranks 95th of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach. It ranks 90th of 100 in Long Beach for schools (0.5/5).
What are the downsides of living in Los Altos South?
Los Altos South, Long Beach scores lowest on schools (0.5/5) and public spaces (3.4/5).
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