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A coastal Long Beach neighborhood
In Bluff Park, crashing waves and paths along the beach can become a daily reality, not just a vacation daydream. After descending a staircase along the bluffs, residents can reach a towering lifeguard hut, the white sand and the roaring surf. The Long Beach neighborhood has houses and condos within walking distance of juice bars, cafes and local restaurants on East Broadway. The area is centered around the shore, with plenty of recreation and homes on the water.
Near the Belmont Pier you'll find local retail establishments serving the Bluff Park Community.
A resident swings towards the open ocean on the playground near Bluff Park.
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Bluff Park, the beach and more recreation
The big draw to Bluff Park is, of course, its namesake beachfront park. “We have a really nice coastal marine layer right now, so it stays cool for a nice jog or walk down at the ocean level. We have a bluff that extends two or three stories above the ocean, and you can walk a dog along the bluff. A perfect morning is walking the dog and getting a cup from Rose Park Roasters, one of the best coffee spots in the area,” says Realtor and President of Bluff Heights Neighborhood Association Stephen Sutton. From the park, residents can climb down stairs to reach the city’s main beach. It has basketball courts and the Shoreline Bike Path, which provides over 4 miles of multipurpose trails for running and biking. Right next to Bluff Park is Bixby Park, where children climb on a playground, furry friends run at a dog park and skateboarders grind rails at a skatepark. It also hosts regular community events like a farmers market, movie nights and live music in a bandshell.
Shoreline Way near Bluff Park is a paved pathway for skaters, skateboarding, and cycling.
On the bluffs in Bixby Park every day at 11am you can take a yoga session.
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Historic homes walkable to the ocean
Bluff Park’s entire southern edge is the city’s main beach. “Bluff Park is coastal, right along Ocean Boulevard, so it’s the two blocks along the bluff. It's wonderful. You have the ocean views but also Ocean Boulevard traffic, so it’s a double-edged sword,” Sutton says. The streets are lined with palm trees and close-set yards landscaped with rose bushes and yucca. “There are condos and single-family homes. It’s more dense than Bluff Heights with more apartment and condo buildings,” Sutton says. One of the historic districts of Long Beach, Bluff Park has a diverse range of architecture, with houses dating back to the 1910s. The styles include Craftsman homes, Mediterranean homes and chateaus inspired by 1800s Parisian palaces. Craftsman homes range from $1 million to $3.4 million, while condos start from $325,000 and go up to $1.2 million, with prices on the higher end for waterfront properties.
Luxury homes in Bluff Park that have stunning ocean views.
Custom Craftsman homes can be found dotted throughout many of the Bluff Park streets.
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A bevy of retail on East Broadway
Residents can find endless shopping and dining in Bluff Park. "There are a lot of restaurants and coffee shops, and you’re going to see a lot of people walking around. It’s an active and bustling neighborhood," says Beatrix Whipple, Realtor with the Whipple Group who has over two decades of experience in the area Right on the beach, there’s a restaurant called Saltwater Deck, where patrons order through the window. The eatery’s takeout breakfasts and sandwiches come in boxes decorated with pop art images of American icons, like LeBron James, Drake and Baby Yoda. The neighborhood also borders East Broadway, where residents can find Chinese restaurants, pubs and vegan eateries. La Parolaccia, on the corner of East Broadway and Orizava Avenue, sells housemade pasta and bread, and serves pizza baked in a wood-fired oven as well as other Roman classics. It’s a popular spot and can have a wait. To pick up groceries, they can stop by Olives Gourmet Grocer.
La Parolaccia has been a family owned business since 2006 bringing Italian cooking to you.
Near the Belmont Pier you'll find local retail establishments serving the Bluff Park Community.
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The Long Beach Museum of Art
On top of the bluffs is the Long Beach Museum of Art, which features rotating exhibits, a permanent collection and a sculpture garden. Visitors never know what they’ll discover, from furniture and tableware designed in California to pieces created by local elementary school kids. The art museum also has a restaurant called Claire’s at the Museum, which has an outdoor patio with panoramic views of the ocean, Catalina Island and the Queen Mary.
Bluff Park is a coastal neighborhood located in Long Beach.
Two trees in Bluff Park stand side-by-side in front of the sunset.
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Well-rated Long Beach Unified schools
Students in the area are served by the Long Beach Unified School District, which earns an A grade from Niche. Mann Elementary School has a B-plus rating, while Jefferson Leadership Academies , a public middle school, has a B grade. Woodrow Wilson High features an A rating. With 150 clubs, the school has activities ranging from a banned book club to stand-up comedy. It also has a reputation for producing Olympic athletes.
Mann Elementary School is the home of the Orca Whales.
Wilson High School resides in Long Beach's Recreation Park neighborhood.
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2 miles to downtown Long Beach and more logistics
Bluff Park is about 2 miles from downtown Long Beach via East Third Street. It’s also located about 30 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, 24 miles from Anaheim and 23 miles from Irvine. A stone’s throw away from the Pacific Coast Highway, the neighborhood has access to other California cities up or down the coast. Residents can catch a Long Beach Transit bus if they want to take public transportation. For medical services, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center is only 2 miles away. The closest major airport is Long Beach Airport, about 5 miles from the neighborhood.
Long Beach residents and visitors can get to Bluff Park with public transportation.
Views from Bluff Park include views of boats and Catalina Island.
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Parks in this Area
Rose Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Junipero Beach/Long Beach City Beach
Basketball
Beach
Playground
Bixby Park
Basketball
Boating
Dog Park
Livingston Drive Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Miracle On Fourth Street Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Bluff Park
Basketball
Trails
Beach
Transit
Airport
Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
11 min drive
Bus
Ocean & Temple SE
Bus
Ocean & Temple NW
Bus
Broadway & Wisconsin SE
Bus
Ocean & Lindero NW
Bus
Ocean & Paloma NW
Bus
Ocean & Kennebec NW
Bus
Broadway & Obispo SE
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bluff Park
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
8
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bluff Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bluff Park, Long Beach sell after 88 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Bluff Park, Long Beach over the last 12 months is $416,250, down 24% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,696
Median Age
43
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$96,988
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$119,826
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92%
College Graduates
57.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.1%
% Population in Labor Force
75.6%
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
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
74/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
85/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
42/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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