What is it like to live in Los Altos Long Beach?
Los Altos is conveniently located off of the 405 Freeway with easy access to the 605. The area has highly desirable houses in Long Beach for sale because of its prime location by the freeways, Cal State Long Beach college campus and the family oriented atmosphere. The community is very family friendly complete with tree-lined streets where you will often see kids riding their bikes and residents taking dogs out for a walk.
Real estate for sale in Long Beach, CA within Los Altos includes single family homes and condos with an average sold price of $516,000. Affordable housing, diversity and community events make the Los Altos area a great place to raise a family. The community has many diverse houses of worship and hosts an annual 4th of July bike parade.
Los Altos is located on the east side of the city bordered by Clark Avenue, Studebaker, the 405 Freeway and Willow Street. Los Altos surrounds the northern half of the Cal State Long Beach campus and borders on the Long Beach communities of Bixby Hill, El Dorado South, College Estates and Park Estates.
What schools serve the Los Altos community?
The Los Altos community is served by the Long Beach Unified School District.
- Florence Bixby Elementary School
- Minnie Gant Elementary School
- Stanford Middle School
- Robert A. Millikan High School
Parks in Los Altos
Los Altos Park
Los Altos Park is the perfect, quiet neighborhood retreat. Park amenities include a picnic area, kids play equipment and a multiuse sports field area. Ideal for small gatherings and an afternoon running around with your pet, this park is small but clean and well maintained.
El Dorado Park
El Dorado Park is a sprawling park with lots to enjoy and see. The park includes the El Dorado Golf Course, El Dorado Park West, El Dorado East Regional Park, the El Dorado Nature Center and several lakes.
There are numerous activities and amenities to enjoy at El Dorado including an archery range, bike trails, model sailboat area and radio controlled aircraft flying area, physical fitness course, playgrounds, picnic areas, fishing and campgrounds for youth groups. The park does have an annual pass fee.
Shopping in Los Altos
Los Altos Shopping Center
Located at the corner of Bellflower Boulevard and Stearns St, the Los Altos Shopping center is the local neighborhood spot to run errands. Shops at the Los Altos center include Trader Joe’s, Target, Big Lots and more everyday necessities like a salon, cleaners, car wash and a few restaurants.
The other major retail area in Los Altos is located where Bellflower meets East Spring Street and is called the Los Altos Gateway. The center includes a Lowe’s, Kmart, Cal Worthington Ford dealership and several smaller retail shops as well.
To learn more about Los Altos and homes for sale in the area contact the local experts at one of our three First Team Real Estate Offices in Long Beach. Call 888-870-1142 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we’ll connect you with an agent to guide you through the best houses in Long Beach for sale.
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