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Los Cerritos offers spacious homes with a rich history
Tucked into the north side of Long Beach, Los Cerritos is a spacious neighborhood with some of the city’s most expensive homes. Established in the early 1900s on the land surrounding the historic Rancho Los Cerritos estate, the community has a suburban, tree-lined charm that's hard to find elsewhere in the city. The nearby Virginia Country Club adds an exclusive feel, and several of the neighborhood's early-20th-century houses have even been featured in Hollywood films. Beyond the homes themselves, you’ll find local parks, top-rated schools and easy access to the dining and shopping in Bixby Knolls.
Standout architecture in homes that have Hollywood ties
Los Cerritos is known for its unique architecture, with well-preserved Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival homes lining the streets. Mix in some modest bungalows and ranch-style houses, and the whole neighborhood feels like a classic slice of suburbia. It's so quintessential, in fact, that the neighborhood’s homes have been the backdrop for several iconic Hollywood films, including "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," "American Pie" and "Donnie Darko."
According to Angie Rebennack, a Realtor with Keller Williams Pacific Estates with more than nine years of experience in the city, the historic architecture is the main draw. “You’ll see hardwood floors, leaded glass windows…soaring ceilings, big sweeping staircases with wrought-iron work. It makes you think of glamorous old Hollywood.” She also notes that, unlike places like California Heights or Bluff Park, this is not a registered historic district, so you have a lot more flexibility to make renovations.
You'll see neat lawns and landscaping in Los Cerritos.
Many of the homes in Los Cerritos have large driveways and a yard to match.
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The cost of homes is among Long Beach’s highest
Most homes sell for $1 million to $2 million, but larger properties near the Virginia Country Club are often priced between $3 million and $4 million. Occasional condos offer a lower-priced alternative, from $500,000 to the mid-$600,000s. With a median single-family home price of over $1.6 million, it’s one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Long Beach.
The Virginia Country Club is invitation-only
Virginia Country Club has fewer than 500 members and an invitation-only policy. It’s also one of Long Beach's oldest clubs, dating back more than a century. Members can access the clubhouse’s dining room and bar, and of course, the 18-hole golf course, which butts up against the backyards of several homes in Los Cerritos.
With a very exclusive membership list, Virginia Country Club is home to a tight community.
Residents can play golf in Long Beach's mild temperatures.
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Some of Long Beach’s highest-rated public schools
The neighborhood is part of the Long Beach Unified School District, which has school of choice options. Default zoning for Los Cerritos includes some of the district's highest-rated schools, Los Cerritos Elementary School, Hughes Middle School and Long Beach Polytechnic High School. Locally known as Poly, the high school has a star-studded alumni roster, including over 60 NFL players.
Los Cerritos residents can attend Long Beach Polytechnic High School, known for its NFL alumni.
Local kids can attend Hughes Middle School in Long Beach.
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Local parks and historic attractions at Rancho Los Cerritos
While the golf course is a center point for the neighborhood, the neighborhood is also home to public parks, nature trails and bike paths. Green space is one of the main draws to the area, including:
Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site, a free-admission estate with an 1844 adobe home, manicured gardens and rotating event programming
Los Cerritos Park, a neighborhood park with a treehouse-themed playground, lighted tennis courts and a free summer concert series
Dominguez Gap Wetlands, a preserved nature area with a 2-mile trail often used for jogging and birdwatching
Los Angeles River Trail, a paved bikeway running along the LA River right through the neighborhood, connecting riders to the Long Beach shoreline
“The historic site of Rancho Los Cerritos is one of the most important parts of the neighborhood,” Rebennack says. “It’s truly so beautiful.”
The wood-themed playground at Los Cerritos Park is fun for kids.
Practice your swing at one of the tennis courts at Los Cerritos Park.
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Close to the shopping and restaurants in Bixby Knolls
The Los Cerritos neighborhood is mostly residential, but you’re right next to all the retail and restaurants of Bixby Knolls. Trader Joe’s is less than a mile from most homes, and both Long Beach Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue are lined with dining options, including:
SteelCraft Long Beach, an outdoor food hall made from repurposed shipping containers that hosts a variety of local vendors and events
The Merchant, a neighborhood bakery and coffee shop with pastries baked fresh every morning
Long Beach Creamery, an ice cream parlor known for its seasonal flavors hand-crafted with local ingredients
Jongewaard’s Bake n Broil, a long-standing staple famous for its from-scratch pies and desserts
There are convenient shopping options just down the street from Los Cerritos.
Nearby strip malls have essentials like a post office.
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Long Beach Metro brings friends together with convenient commutes.
Take Interstate 710 to downtown LA in less than an hour
While the streets of Los Cerritos are quiet and walkable for casual strolls, you’ll need a car to run most errands. Los Cerritos is bordered by interstates 710 and 405, so it’s easy to get around the greater Los Angeles area. Depending on traffic, it can take about 25 to 50 minutes to get to downtown LA, 20 miles away. Or you can head 2 miles to the Metro A Line station to ride into LA. Downtown Long Beach, 5 miles south, is usually less than a 20-minute drive.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Los Cerritos Demographics and Home Trends
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