Reviews & Comments
Long Beach, CA
Love living Long Beach -
10/10/2009I'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!