The city of Long Beach is located in southern California just 20 miles south of Los Angeles. It is the 5th largest city in the state of California with a population estimated at 500,000 people.
The port of this city is home to one of the world’s primary harbors. Oil is also a major contributor to the local economy, both offshore and underground. Many high tech and aerospace industries have headquarters in the area. Long Beach is home to corporations like Scan Health Plan and Molina Healthcare. A number of manufacturing companies located here produce auto parts, home furnishings, aircraft and electronic and audio-visual equipment. Some of the major hitters include Boeing, Pioneer Electronics, Jesse James’ West Coast Choppers, TABC, Inc. (Toyota), Douglas Aircraft Company and U.S. Epson (Seiko Epson).
A diverse community gives way to a variety of social mores and makes for a spectacular combination and mix of culture. Here, you’ll find ethnic foods, Latin American art and multicultural influences in the blend of modern and historic architecture.
As far as recreation goes, you’ll find numerous bike paths defined along the city’s streets, others that extend from outlining cities and another scenic one that runs along the shoreline of the ocean. The Shoreline Pedestrian Bikepath begins at Shoreline Village and extends to Belmont Shore. You may choose to take a fishing excursion, get involved in water sport activities, just take in the scenery and walk along the waterfront, take a harbor cruise or even attend a Grand Prix car racing event.
Long Beach has some of the most impressive indoor entertainment, as well, like the International City Theater, Long Beach Opera, Long Beach Symphony Orchestra, Aquarium of the Pacific, Russian Submarine, East Village Arts District, and don’t forget the Long Beach Museum of Art that sits atop the bluffs of the city featuring a breathtaking view of the glistening waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Those who live in this striking city never run out of things to do, places to go or a means of transportation to get there. You’ll always be kept busy with arts and culture, spectacular nightlife, sensational sports and recreation for the entire family, along with ubiquitous and convenient public transit that gives you the option to never have to drive, if you don’t want to.
As you’d expect from a city of this caliber, the real estate is just as impressive. Homes in North Long Beach start at $38,500, and condos at $58,900. If it’s beachfront property that’s up your alley, then dive right in. A prestigious, gated community on the waterfront overlooking Alamitos Bay can cost you upwards to $6.5 million. You’ll also find everything in between.
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