Waterfront, Long Beach, CA
At a glance
Waterfront is ranked #45 of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall score of 3.0/5. Its standout factor is public spaces (3.9/5). It ranks 40th of 100 in Long Beach for schools. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.8/5) and schools (3.0/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Waterfront is the name Houseberry gives to the downtown shoreline of Long Beach, the band of harbor, marina, and attractions along the city's front porch. It is more a destination district than a conventional residential neighborhood, taking in Shoreline Village, the Pike Outlets with its vintage Ferris wheel and carousel, the downtown marina, the Aquarium of the Pacific, Rainbow Harbor, and the lawns and paths that line the water. The setting is the draw: ocean and skyline views, a continuous waterfront promenade, festivals and events, and walkable access to downtown's Pine Avenue dining just inland. Housing here is limited to waterfront condos and the edges of the downtown towers rather than a residential tract. The tradeoffs are the crowds, the parking, and the busyness of a visitor destination. For people who want to live at the center of the city's waterfront life, this is the most scenic and active stretch in Long Beach.
Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.8
Public Spaces3.9
Curb Appeal3.3
Overall Amenities score: 3.5
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Waterfront FAQs6 answers
Is Waterfront a good place to live?
Waterfront ranks 45th of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall Houseberry score of 3.0 out of 5. Its strongest factor is public spaces (3.9/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.8/5) and schools (3.0/5).
What is the weather like in Waterfront?
Waterfront, Long Beach receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 80th 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 Waterfront walkable to shops and restaurants?
Waterfront, Long Beach scores 2.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.9 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.5 out of 5, 25th of 100 in Long Beach.
What is Waterfront known for?
Waterfront, Long Beach is associated with Shoreline Promenade, The Pike and Rainbow Harbor.
How does Waterfront compare to other Long Beach neighborhoods?
Waterfront ranks 45th of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach. It ranks 40th of 100 in Long Beach for schools (3.0/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.8/5).
What are the downsides of living in Waterfront?
Waterfront, Long Beach scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.8/5) and schools (3.0/5).
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