About the neighborhood

Bixby Hill offers a peaceful neighborhood with a relaxed atmosphere and numerous public green spaces that are easily accessible from most locations. The area features a mix of housing, including single detached homes, large apartment buildings, and townhouses, with many three and four-bedroom options. Convenience is enhanced by a variety of nearby dining establishments, providing multiple choices for meals. The terrain is primarily flat, making cycling a pleasant and straightforward mode of transportation. Proximity to highways allows for convenient travel by car, and parking options are readily available. Primary and secondary schools are close to most residences, offering educational opportunities within easy reach.

Characteristics

Transportation

The favored method of transportation in Bixby Hill is usually driving. Finding a parking spot is quite easy, and most real estate listings are a reasonably short drive from the closest highway. In contrast, the public transit service in Bixby Hill is not very frequent. Nevertheless, house owners are served by about 10 bus lines, and most homes are close to a bus stop. It is easy to travel by bike in this neighborhood since there are few hills in most of the terrain to challenge cyclists. However, there aren't many pedestrians out on the streets of this part of Long Beach, although meeting daily needs is easy without a vehicle, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well.

Services

Both primary and secondary schools are convenient to get to without a car from most houses for sale in Bixby Hill. With respect to food, home buyers in this part of Long Beach often have to rely on a vehicle to do grocery shopping. On the other hand, there is usually a restaurant or cafe in close proximity.

Character

Bixby Hill is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this part of the city. Although the ambience is not the most lively in this part of Long Beach with the bars in nearby neighborhoods, it is rather difficult to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located relatively far away. Bixby Hill is wonderful for those who enjoy a quiet atmosphere, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. Parks are easy to get to since there are about 20 of them close by for residents to check out.

Car friendly9.0

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.8

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly2.8

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.2

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries4.4

Variety of groceries within a short drive