Peninsula, Long Beach, CA
At a glance
Peninsula is ranked #77 of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall score of 1.8/5. Its standout factors are public spaces (4.5/5) and curb appeal (4.4/5). It ranks 77th of 100 in Long Beach for schools. The trade-offs are schools (1.0/5) and nearby merchants (1.6/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
The Peninsula is a narrow finger of land at the southeastern tip of Long Beach, wrapped by the Pacific on one side and the calm waters of Alamitos Bay on the other, with boardwalks instead of front yards. Nearly every home sits a few steps from the sand, and buyers essentially choose their water: the ocean side offers open surf and wide beach, while the bay side is calmer, with docks and views of moored boats. It is a luxury neighborhood of beach houses on small, tightly packed lots, and one of the most expensive corners of the city. Because there is essentially one way in and one way out, it stays quiet and free of through-traffic, tucked away even though Belmont Shore's Second Street is minutes off the peninsula. The tradeoffs are price, small lots, and summer beach crowds. For living directly on the sand, the Peninsula is about as close as Long Beach gets.
Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.6
Public Spaces4.5
Curb Appeal4.4
Overall Amenities score: 3.9
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Peninsula FAQs6 answers
Is Peninsula a good place to live?
Peninsula ranks 77th of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall Houseberry score of 1.8 out of 5. Its strongest factors are public spaces (4.5/5) and curb appeal (4.4/5). The trade-offs are schools (1.0/5) and nearby merchants (1.6/5).
What is the weather like in Peninsula?
Peninsula, Long Beach receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 97th of 98 in Long Beach. Summer days run 63° to 76°F and winter days 47° to 65°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 12 inches a year.
Is Peninsula walkable to shops and restaurants?
Peninsula, Long Beach scores 1.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.5 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.9 out of 5, 10th of 100 in Long Beach.
What is Peninsula known for?
Peninsula, Long Beach is associated with Beachfront Homes, Bay and Ocean and Boardwalk Living. Its highest-scoring factors are public spaces (4.5/5) and curb appeal (4.4/5).
How does Peninsula compare to other Long Beach neighborhoods?
Peninsula ranks 77th of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach. It ranks 77th of 100 in Long Beach for schools (1.0/5).
What are the downsides of living in Peninsula?
Peninsula, Long Beach scores lowest on schools (1.0/5) and nearby merchants (1.6/5).
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