A gated, planned community walkable to Signal Hill viewpoints
Alamitos Ridge, a tiny planned gated community, features an HOA and a high-end status. Surprisingly, the private upscale feel isn’t the neighborhood’s top feature. “It’s a nice central location, with great views,” says local Realtor Shannon Paul of Zaia Estates, who has over five years of experience in the area. “And residents can take advantage of the Signal Hill Trail system, which has some of the best views in all of Long Beach.” Surrounded by Signal Hill on three sides, Alamitos Ridge is walkable to the suburb’s popular shopping district and its parks, where locals can watch the sun set over the Pacific Ocean and the city lights twinkle at nightfall.
Alamitos Ridge
Alamitos Ridge features 2 story homes close together with small yards.
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The Signal Hill Trail: great views from multiple parks
“The biggest draw is easy access to the walking trails and parks of Signal Hill,” says broker associate Richard Daskam, who works with eXp Realty of California and has over two decades of experience in the area. Less than a mile north of Alamitos Ridge, Discovery Well Park offers a playground, basketball courts and pickleball courts. “Discovery Well is where the first oil well was discovered in Signal Hill. It has a recreation center, and it’s a great little park,” Daskam says. To top it off, the park's main feature is a walking path with sweeping views of Long Beach that connects to the Signal Hill Trail. This roughly 2-mile loop also links to Hilltop Park, known for its impressive panoramic overlooks, where visitors can see the ocean, Los Angeles, the San Gabriel Mountains and even the Hollywood sign on a clear day. Also on the trail system, Signal Hill Park provides free summer concerts, picnic pavilions and a playground.
Hiking the trails is one of the favorite attractions of the Signal Hill area.
Reaching the crest of the hill by bicycle is an achievement.
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HOA amenities and Mediterranean homes in Alamitos
Ridge
Built between 2010 and 2012, the gated community of Alamitos Ridge is very small, with winding roads lined with palm trees and single-family homes packed tightly together. The HOA takes care of shared amenities like a park and a picnic area for a $200 monthly fee. Yard space is limited, but the front yards have enough space for garden beds and small driveways, while the backyards usually have room for a small patio or a succulent garden. All homes have Mediterranean architecture, with either three-bedroom or four-bedroom floor plans. The houses in Alamitos Ridge range from $1 million to $1.2 million.
Stylish homes on quiet streets are features of Alamitos Ridge.
There are a variety of home styles in the Alamitos Ridge community.
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Long Beach Unified public schools, including Wilson High School
Alvarado Elementary has a B-plus rating on Niche. Middle school Nelson Academy earns a B, while Woodrow Wilson High School has an A. The high school offers course pathways and programs for future careers, like the School of Medicine and Biotechnology, the School of Leadership and Public Service, the School of the Arts and the School of Technology. There’s the Long Beach City College Pacific Coast Campus and California State University Long Beach for nearby higher education.
Alvarado Elementary School Playground and school buildings.
Aerial view of Woodrow Wilson High School.
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Local shops and restaurants along the Pacific Coast Highway
Less than a mile south of Alamitos Ridge, there's a retail district along the Pacific Coast Highway brimming with local shops and diverse restaurants. A neighborhood favorite is the Cambodian restaurant Sophy’s, which serves authentic dishes in a casual atmosphere. For Chicago-style pies and wings, locals can visit Big E Pizza, which has a laidback feel, with walls covered in gangster-movie posters. Quick snack stops include Manna Donuts and Happy Little Teas, which specializes in boba tea. The area’s local stores range from Nader’s Furniture Store to Long Beach EBikes. The closest grocery stores are Ralphs, Vons and Sprouts Farmers Market, all located in the Traffic Circle Area, about a mile east of Alamitos Ridge.
Sophy's Cambodian is a spacious restaurant serving excellent food.
Big E Pizza is a popular pizza shop in the Alamitos Ridge neighborhood.
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Nearby attractions, including Junipero Beach and the Long Beach Museum of Art
Some of Long Beach’s biggest attractions lie just 3 miles south of Alamitos Ridge. At the Long Beach Museum of Art, locals can browse the sculpture garden, a permanent collection of over 3,200 pieces and rotating exhibits like the 2024 “Illuminating Decades of California Women Artists: 1950-Present." Directly south of the museum is Junipero Beach, a stretch of soft sand ideal for sunbathing before taking a dip in the Pacific Ocean.
Long Beach Museum of Art is close by at Bluff Park.
Head down to Junipero Beach to ride or walk the beach trail.
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5 miles to downtown Long Beach and a 25-mile commute to downtown LA
Via the Pacific Coast Highway, it’s about 5 miles away from downtown Long Beach. The community is also about 25 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, using Interstate 710. Although there isn’t any public transportation within the gated community itself, Long Beach Transit has a bus stop on Redondo Avenue, bordering the neighborhood’s eastern side. To get medical care, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center is located about 3 miles away. The neighborhood is only about 2 miles south of the Long Beach Airport.
Alamitos Ridge is adjacent to PCH and south of the 405 for convenient access.
Long Beach Transit connects to Los Angeles and Orange County.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
188
Median Age
36
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$88,888
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$108,082
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.6%
College Graduates
47.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
49/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
73/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
42/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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