About the neighborhood

Zip Code 90712 offers a tranquil neighborhood with a range of housing options, mostly featuring charming two- and three-bedroom single detached homes built around the mid-20th century. This area benefits from a variety of nearby amenities, including about ten cafes and numerous restaurants for diverse dining experiences. Supermarkets and both public and private schools are conveniently accessible throughout the neighborhood. The flat topography supports the use of bicycles, providing another reliable mode of transportation. Well-placed green spaces like Mayfair Park and Lakewood Golf Course provide beautiful natural surroundings for outdoor relaxation. Convenient parking and proximity to major highways add to the area’s overall accessibility.

Characteristics

Transportation

This postal code will appeal to people who value residing in a compact area because it is reasonably pedestrian-friendly; running common errands is convenient without needing a car, and numerous businesses are close at hand. Traveling by bicycle is also easy in this postal code because it is a flat ride to most locations. Cars are a reasonably good means of transportation in Zip Code 90712. Nearby highways are moderately easy to access from any home in this area, and parking is generally easy. On the other hand, commuting by public transit is challenging in Zip Code 90712. Nevertheless, the postal code is served by approximately 20 bus lines, and most residences are very close to a bus stop.

Services

It is convenient to reach the closest grocery store without needing to get in a vehicle in this postal code. In addition, with 300-odd restaurants and cafes in Zip Code 90712, there is typically a place to get a meal or a beverage just around the corner, for instance on del Amo Boulevard. It is also a rather short distance to a decent selection of clothing stores. When it comes to education, in this postal code, locals will usually be able to access both primary and secondary schools without a car. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a postal code, Zip Code 90712 is a fairly good option. Zip Code 90712 is reasonably quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor, although there are still several noisier areas, especially closer to the railway line or the airport (Long Beach /Daugherty Field/). However, it is easy to get to parks from most locations within the postal code since there are about 20 of them close by for residents to discover. Finally, although the ambience is not the most lively in this area, the vibe can still be quite dynamic around its busier streets, and places to go out at night are well-distributed throughout the area.

Car friendly7.0

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

Cycling friendly5.2

Somewhat 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 friendly3.4

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants8.0

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries7.8

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