Neighborhoods
Living in DTLB offers residents a particularly unique characteristic: a lifestyle where urban living meets the waterfront. From apartments offering the best amenities south of LA to the city’s most bike-friendly and walkable neighborhood, DTLB takes livability to an awesome level that only Long Beach can offer.
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Willmore
A neighborhood steeped in Long Beach’s rich history. The Willmore City Drake Park historic distric (Willmore) was the first historic district declared by the City. Willmore is named for William Willmore, the developer of the American Colony “Willmore City” which was renamed Long Beach, and was part of the city’s original 1881 plan. It contains the highest concentration of late nineteenth and early twentieth-century homes in Long Beach. Victorian, Craftsman, Mission, Prairie, Italian Renaissance, and Spanish Colonial Revival styles are all represented. It is also home to a very caring community and two parks, Drake and Cesar Chavez Park. More information on this neighborhood provided by the Willmore City Heritage Association is available here.
West Gateway
Known as the financial and governmental center of DTLB, the West Gateway is home to the Long Beach Civic Center, World Trade Center, the Deukmejian Courthouse, and many of the city’s office high-rises. Additionally, with its array of housing options, residents can experience the energy of the business hub while enjoying pedestrian access to all of DTLB’s offerings.
Waterfront
DTLB’s Waterfront offers residents and visitors million-dollar views, shopping, and nationally known restaurants. In addition to million-dollar views, DTLB’s Waterfront is home to both the Shoreline Village and Pike Outlets providing both boutique and well-known shopping options as well as waterfront dining. If you’re seeking a fun educational experience, visit the Aquarium of the Pacific to be amazed by the wonders of the sea and learn about our local ecosystem.
Pine Ave. & The Promenade
The center of DTLB is the go-to for food, craft beers, and entertainment. The bustling center of DTLB, Pine Avenue and the Promenade neighborhoods, are DTLB’s go-to for food and to drink some of the finest craft beers and cocktails in the region, and for entertainment. From one of the nation’s most lauded gastropub to the nation’s first park named after Harvey Milk, this area is the pulse-center of DTLB.
North Pine
A neighborhood for business-minded individuals and foodies-alike. At the northern end of Pine Avenue, this rich neighborhood has historically been largely offices, but a recent renaissance has altered it into a playground for both business-minded individuals and food lovers. With the addition of a string of dessert-based businesses like The Pie Bar, 4th Horseman, Anna’s Joint, Saints & Sinners Bake Shop, and more—it is a highly frequented neighborhood by both locals and visitors.
East Village
A neighborhood with a deep connection to the Arts. Roughly located toward the southeastern edge of our boundary, the East Village is one of DTLB’s most intimate neighborhoods, filled with boutique shops and businesses that cater to the bike enthusiast, music nerd, design nut, foodie, and bar crawler. It’s distinctly indie vibe, fostering businesses owners that keep it local, from designer denim and specialty sneakers to used books and mid-century furniture. More information on the East Village Arts District can be found here.
North East Village
The North East Village (NEV) neighborhood is an emerging community identity located in the northeast corner of Downtown Long Beach. Its borders are Long Beach Blvd. and Alamitos Avenue, and 10th Street and 4th Street. It’s a densely populated community, marked by many historical churches and buildings throughout the area including Saint Anthony Parish, considered Long Beach’s “Mother Church,” established in 1902. The area around St. Anthony is represented by The Historic St. Anthony Neighborhood Association (SANA) founded to improve the health of the neighborhood for all. Visitors will find schools, families, grocery stores, and maintenance shops. North East Village is also home to a diverse array of cuisine, from Japanese fried chicken and heartwarming Korean tofu soup to delectable Venezuelan potato balls. It is the intersection of cultural delights.
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