About the neighborhood

Westside offers a peaceful neighborhood environment with a variety of parks nearby for recreational opportunities. The area features predominantly single detached homes alongside spacious apartment buildings, providing diverse housing options from lofts up to four-bedroom residences. Daily needs are easily met with numerous local businesses, supermarkets, and restaurants within close proximity. Cycling is convenient due to the gently sloping terrain and dedicated infrastructure. Access to education is strong, with multiple public and private elementary and high schools situated nearby. Bus lines provide steady, accessible routes, while highways remain just a short drive away, enhancing overall connectivity and convenience.

Characteristics

Transportation

This part of Long Beach will appeal to people who want to live in a compact area as it is suitable for pedestrians; many common errands can be run without a car, and a variety of businesses are reasonably close by. Westside is also moderately conducive to biking since cyclists do not face serious hills. The public transit infrastructure in this part of Long Beach is not especially convenient. Thankfully, there are approximately 10 bus lines, and it is very easy to reach a nearby bus stop from most properties. On the other hand, the car is often the preferred transportation option in Westside. Nearby highways are very easy to drive to from any location in this part of the city.

Services

Both primary and secondary schools are straightforward to reach without the use of a car from most homes for sale in Westside. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. When it comes to food, it is usually practical for house buyers in Westside to shop for groceries as pedestrians. Furthermore, those who are fond of dining in restaurants or cafes will have a good number of opportunities in Westside. It is also a rather short trip to a decent selection of clothing stores.

Character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighborhood, Westside is a fairly good option. Although the atmosphere is not the most lively in this part of Long Beach, its busier streets are still quite energetic, and with the bars in nearby neighborhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located around the corner. Most areas in Westside are very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor. Accessing green spaces, including Admiral Kidd Park and Hudson Park, is easy from most locations in the neighborhood since there are a few of them nearby for residents to discover.

Car friendly7.4

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly6.0

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.6

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly4.4

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants7.6

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

Groceries8.6

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk