Leave, do not move here. Its horrible. - 3/17/2021

Local born and bred. This place is going down the drain. Crime is up, housing is up, yuppies finding nothing wrong with it since they want to validate spending 3k on a 2 bedroom. The beaches are sewers, the schools are horrible, the mayor is more interested in a photo op than helping the people. Its getting worse as homelessness increases and 80% of people spend more than half of there income on rent while our power goes out regularly. Leave, leave now before the sea level rise drops real estate to where no one wants to live here any longer.

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I love Long Beach! - 2/17/2020

I love Long Beach. I especially shoreline village and the aquarium of the pacific. The only big problem here (for me) is crime. Otherwise, nice city.

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Sense of community - 6/16/2018

The cost of living is extremely high and there are way too many apartments or multi unit homes which have no parking. But with everyone living on top of each other it really does allow everyone a chance to get to know each other. The weather is really nice here and the beaches are clean. There is even a nice dog beach. If you can get use to the homeless population and the congestion this town isn't bad. Entertainment is easy to come by and its close to everything. Although I don't think you'd want your kids to go to the public schools. The tax rate is high and as a result you go out of the city to make any large purchases

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Taxes and spending out of control - 2/16/2017

Love to tax it's hard working citizens. Continually places incremental tax increases on ballot. 2016 duped the voters in passing 880 million for community college. Followed in the next election with 1.5 billion for lower education schools. 1/2 percent sales tax hike for libraries, cops and streets. Promoting in next election 1/4 increase for homeless.

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worst place san pedro,californis dangerous crimi - 11/29/2016

worst place to live long beach California also the very worst is san pedro ,California dirty and very dangerous. I was born here and it is very dangerous with criminals and you can not go out at night because of crime. the cruise ships lie to passengers about is being safe

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Vote - 11/8/2016

Democratic

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This place is trash - 4/9/2015

My review of Long Beach and California in general is of the Cappa Tort Philosophy. It's a very over-rated pig sty. Although you do have the sun, what to do with it is the problem. There are no jobs here at all. The pay stinks if your lucky to find one and the cost of living is very high. Living in california can be described as save nothing earn nothing and enjoy your sexy minorities.

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Quality of Life - 5/27/2014

LB offers or is close too every possible amenity you could imagine, so you will want for nothing here materially or as far as entertainment. Downside, cost of living is high. Population density too high. Pollution too high. That's it in a nutshell. On balance nice place to visit, I would not pick it as the best place to live out a life, or raise a family.

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California - 7/23/2013

Long Beach is a great place to live. It is in close to both the OC and South Bay areas. We have it all - weather, entertainment, plenty of outdoor activities. Unfortunately, houses are smaller, older and more expensive than a lot of other cities. In addition, California is losing business that paid decent salaries and not attracting new ones. So if you have a house and a job, it's a nice place to live.

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You will die here! - 3/21/2013

If the crime won't get you killed, the polluted air and dirty ocean will.

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Good Location - 2/22/2013

Long Beach is a great city as far as location in southen California. 40 mim. from the Los Angeles area, 10 to 20 min to any kind of good beach, 1 hour to the mountains and the deserts and 2 hours to San Diego.

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6 Month Review - 11/6/2012

I am from the Midwest where the weather is bi-polar. I moved out here in the summer and all I have to say is the weather is to die for. It is almost always sunny and it's never too hot. It has only rained about three times since my move as well. I think the number one reason to live in Long Beach is for the weather.

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Perfect - 1/14/2012

We love the climate here in Long Beach. It is ideal. There is always a gentle breeze in the summer and the winters are cool and mild. Perfect.

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On My Way Out - 11/28/2011

I certainly prefer Long Beach to Los Angeles however I am just about over it all together! We moved here 3 years ago to be closer to my husband's family and this is a very hard place to just be. California is one hell of a rat race to begin with and when they say it's who you know - they must have been from California. I have been fortunate in the two positions I have held here (the first cut from the state budget)in that I knew the right people. Anyone who thinks otherwise is truly naive. I was promoted within my position over 200+ applicants because of who I knew. It's disgusting and I have seen 4 others within the organization promoted the same exact way. The cost of living is absurd - I can say this because I have lived on each coast and I know what my $ got me in each place compared to here. The schools are horrible - where I am from you don't need a "school of choice" or a lottery because every school is highly ranked. There are many wonderful places to visit however, when are you supposed to do that between earning a living and commuting and exactly how are you to pay for it with what you earn and what things cost i.e. housing, utilities, food, gas etc. This would be a great place to visit but unless you are quite well off and not I lease my Beamer and pay on a mortgage I'm talking ownership, life isn't as golden not to mention how cut throat these people are. People are rude because they are mad as hell, they are tired and overworked and underpaid amongst other things. Southern California is a place like no other and while I do love the snow free winters, I try hard to ignore what the smog is doing to my young child's lungs. This is not the place to come to start anew - there are too many other places to go in this country. Have a serious game plan, nest egg and resources if you do!

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School System - 10/2/2011

Where i live is just e;sthat where i live. The school system here is mass up in many ways. To many students per teacher, Kinagarden is half a day the same as it was when they were in preschool. There's more but my comments want change anything.

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I'm ready to leave - 8/17/2011

Being born and raised in Southern California I have been used to our high quality of life for a long time. That, however is changing. Higher costs to live, ever increasing government regulation and interference at all levels is diminishing the desire to stay. I don't see much that leads me to believe it will change any time soon so I'm starting my search for a better place.

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Lots to do in Long Beach - 8/18/2010

There are many different ethnicities sharing Long Beach and this enriches the recreational and cultural activities here in Long Beach. Each culture offers unique restaurants, festivals and celebrations. Additionally, many cultures have established museums and neighborhoods. Since Long Beach is on the Pacific ocean, residents enjoy beaches, boating, jet skiing etc. Lastly, due to its location, Hollywood as well as many other cities and attractions are minutes away from Long Beach. Long Beach is wonderfully tolerant as well and is home to diverse cultures as well as gay, lesbian and transgendered folks. Its a great place to live and play because of that.

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Mellow Hidden Gem of SoCal - 3/30/2010

Long Beach has it's drawbacks, certainly, but after a year here, I don't miss LA nearly as much as I used to. Long Beach has an equally diverse (if smaller) demographic, and tons of the East Side vibe I loved in Silver Lake--at a fraction of the cost. What Long Beach loses is theater scene, it makes up in music, and what it lacks in sheer numbers, it makes up in a neighborhood feel.

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Universitites and colleges - 12/30/2009

Hello! I don't know if there's anybody who can answer me but I'll try anyway. I'm not from California, not even from USA. I want to try to solve with my visa and everything to come and study there in 2011 maybe. Can someone please tell something about studying there ..? And mainly at California state University? What are the costs of tuition and especially the costs of housing?

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Love living Long Beach - 10/10/2009

I'm a "transplant" from the E Coast to Long Beach since 1995. When people have negative things to say, it is generally to do with the few "bad areas" which, unfortunately, every city has these days. There are so many diverse sections of Long Beach, you can really feel like you're in an entirely different place / get a different experience by just driving a few blocks. I for one, miss the options of mass-transit, and Long Beach has done a great job in the downtown area of giving people options to walk..and catch a free or super cheap shuttle to get to the next stop. Add the boat options, a zillion restaurants and things to see, and I enjoy taking my visiting relatives on new tours. There are still things I haven't done. Yes, the housing is over the top. We were lucky enough to buy in a down time, but it seems the schools are good (no kids-I don't know) and you can do anything you like within about a 10-15 min drive. Wow..I sound like I'm running for Mayor..but I really do love living here. Come visit!

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