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Eclectic shops, restaurants and entertainment in this east Long Beach neighborhood
Zaferia is a vibrant east Long Beach neighborhood, best known for its array of restaurants next to trendy boutiques and nightlife. “It’s very nice, very attractive and close to the beach. You’ll also find some design firms and hipster coffee shops here,” says Buckingham Investments CEO and managing broker Anthony Walker who has worked in the area for over a decade. From eclectic homes built in the early 20th century, residents can stroll over to mainstay restaurants, stylish shops and live music.
Long Beach families enjoy their Saturday at the Compound Community Market.
Zaferia is home to many murals such as this found on the side of Good Time which serves coffee.
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Trendy stores, diverse cuisines and bars on Anaheim Street
Just a walk away from many homes, East Anaheim Street is the retail, restaurant and nightlife centerpiece of Zaferia. Locals can expect coffee shops, bars and cuisines from all over the world. Ideal for a night out, Alex’s Bar is a long-running rock club that hosts live music nearly every night. Joe Jost’s, a local dive that’s been a fixture of the neighborhood since 1924, touts itself as one of the oldest pubs in Long Beach. Restaurants include A&J Seafood Shack, a Cambodian fusion walk-up window. Selva is an authentic Colombian eatery with a cocktail bar and happy hour specials. There’s espresso at Good Time, a local cafe with a hip ambiance thanks to shelves of plants and a gallery wall. The neighborhood’s also home to several design studios and boutique shops, including Urban Americana, an antique furniture store with everything from midcentury modern pieces to vintage farmhouse décor. For groceries, residents can stop by the Food 4 Less in the Belmont Center strip mall.
Alex's Bar located in Zaferia is a popular spot for live music an beer specials.
Sophy's serves up excellent and delicious Cambodian cuisine.
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Craftsman bungalows, condos and more in Zaferia
Northeast of downtown Long Beach, Zaferia’s shopping area and community park are centrally located within the neighborhood. The rest of the area is residential, with Monterey pines and palm trees lining walkable streets. The homes often have yards landscaped with agave plants, fruit trees and custom fences. As for architecture, there are Craftsman bungalows and Mediterranean homes, increasingly renovated in recent years, giving them a modern appeal. There are also apartment and condo buildings scattered throughout the area. Homes range from around $600,000 to $700,000, while condos range from $400,000 to $550,000. Those interested should keep a close eye on the market: “It’s popular. My listings have not lasted more than 30 days, and the last one was off the market in 10 days. There’s not enough supply for the demand,” Pastorini says.
Bungalow homes make up most of Zaferia.
Single story homes mix with mutli family homes in Zaferia.
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Orizaba Park and other recreation
At the heart of the neighborhood, Orizaba Park is Zaferia’s outdoor recreation hub, with nearly 4 acres of green space. It has a skate park, playgrounds and tree-lined walking paths. The park is also home to the Orizaba Park Community Center, which opened in 2014 and offers after-school programs. City Beach is about 2 mile south of the neighborhood and is always a good spot for a swim or a walk at sunset.
Zaferia features a skatepark in Orizaba Park.
A man enjoys an open court at Orizaba Park in Long Beach.
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Happy Sundays and more community events
Happy Sundays, a free music festival featuring a lineup of local artists, is one of the neighborhood’s biggest events. It also has activities from live tattooing to comedy sets. “In Long Beach, the big events are the movies in the park and concerts in the park,” Pastorini says. A rotation of family-friendly films like “Monsters, Inc.” are played at Orizaba Park every summer. Attendees often bring lawn chairs and wear apparel for the weekly dress-up theme. There are concerts in the summer featuring local musicians, like the Long Beach Community Band.
The Zaferia community brings in a lot of events for their residents.
Zaferia is a very social community. Also a very dog friendly neighborhood as well.
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Well-rated Long Beach public schools
Nieto Herrera Elementary School has a B rating on Niche. Jefferson Leadership Academies, a middle school, also has a B. With an A rating, Woodrow Wilson High School was named one of the most challenging schools in the country by the Washington Post based on its rigorous college prep course. The school offers 27 Advanced Placement courses as well as specific academic “Pathways.” These include School of the Arts, Vision of Excellence, School of Medicine & Biotechnology, School of Leadership & Public Service and School of Technology.
Woodrow Wilson High School caters to Zaferia high school students.
Nieto Herrera Elementary is a highly-rated elementary school in the Zaferia neighborhood.
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A 3-mile drive to downtown Long Beach
The urban community is undeniably convenient — “The neighbors are great, and it’s close to everything: beaches, freeways, shopping and great restaurants. The neighborhood's walkable too,” Pastorini says. It’s about 3 miles northeast of downtown Long Beach via East Anaheim Street. If residents want to take public transportation, they can catch a Long Beach Transit bus at multiple stops on East Anaheim Street and state Route 1, which is a major highway. For medical services, residents can go to Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center, around 2 miles away. The closest major airport is Long Beach Airport, only about 3 miles north of the neighborhood.
Bird-eye view of the beautiful Zaferia neighborhood in Long Beach, California.
Just a few miles away, residents of Zaferia can enjoy the beautiful Long Beach City Beach.
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Crime and Safety
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Zaferia
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Zaferia Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Zaferia, Long Beach sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Zaferia, Long Beach over the last 12 months is $522,500, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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