Finding Your
Neighborhood

Discover over 21
Historic Districts in Long Beach, and the most sought after areas in Orange and Los Angeles Counties.

Dreaming of a Historic Home in Long Beach?

Imagine living where neighbors aren’t just residents—they’re passionate stewards preserving the timeless charm of Craftsman bungalows, Spanish Colonial gems, and Victorian treasures that serve as living history, defining true community. Owning here is an exciting privilege packed with pride, but it comes with clear responsibilities: exterior changes like new paint, window replacements, or additions must follow city preservation guidelines to protect each home’s historic soul—even small projects often need special approval to maintain the historic home’s integrity.

Before you dive in, connect with the local neighborhood association (see links below) to discover expectations, resources, and that unbeatable sense of belonging. The payoff? Eligibility for the Mills Act, Long Beach’s game-changing tax relief program that rewards restoration and maintenance with potentially 30-50% property tax savings through a city contract—making your dream home even more attainable. Ready to make history yours?

Belmont Heights

Established in 2022, the historic district part of Belmont Heights is within the boundaries of Newport Avenue, 7th Street, Roswell Avenue, and 4th Street. In 1908, Belmont Heights began as its own city, before being annexed by Long Beach the following year. Today, it remains one of the area’s most architecturally diverse neighborhoods, with homes in Craftsman, Spanish Colonial Revival, Tudor, Mediterranean Revival, and Victorian styles. Tree‑lined streets, generous lots, and a mix of lovingly preserved single‑family homes and small multi‑unit buildings give the area a timeless, residential feel, while its hilltop setting offers glimpses of the coastline and city beyond. Neighbors are active in local events, preservation efforts, and everyday block‑by‑block connections, creating a close‑knit community that values both history and walkable, coastal living. Connect with the Belmont Heights Community Association at mybelmontheights.org to learn more about neighborhood events, resources, and preservation guidelines.

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Bluff Heights Historic District

Designated a historic district on July 13, 2004, Bluff Heights occupies a portion of the original Alamitos Beach Townsite and was once part of the larger Alamitos Township. Many of its Craftsman bungalows were built between 1910 and 1923, alongside Mediterranean, Spanish Colonial Revival, and Tudor Revival homes that add to its rich period character. You’ll also find unique structures here, including late nineteenth‑century farmhouses and the former home of architect Harvey Lochridge at Third and Orizaba, which highlight the neighborhood’s architectural depth and diversity. More than half of the homes here are Craftsman bungalows dating from 1910 to 1923, with the very oldest residences in the neighborhood built in the Victorian style. Find out more about Bluff Heights Historic District in Long Beach.

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Bluff Park Historic District

Just to the south, Bluff Park became Long Beach’s second historic district, formed as a direct response to the rise of high‑density, multi‑unit buildings along Ocean Boulevard. Its boundaries stretch from Junipero Avenue to Loma Avenue, and from Ocean Boulevard to Second Street, tracing the edge of the ocean bluffs. Along these bluffs, large and architecturally distinctive houses were built between 1903 and 1949, with two‑story Victorian, Craftsman, and Classical Revival homes predominating. Long before this era, the land was home to the native Tongva people, who thrived on fishing and trade through a network of coastal villages extending from present‑day Malibu to Orange County. After European settlement, this area became part of the extensive Alamitos Beach Townsite, first developed by John W. Bixby in 1886 and later annexed to Long Beach in 1905. Read more at the Bluff Park Neighborhood Association.

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California Heights

California Heights stands out as a classic Long Beach neighborhood, with tree-lined streets, period homes, and an active, connected community. Recognized as a historic district in 1990, it includes around 1,500 residences, most built between the 1920s and 1950s. Many of these homes feature Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, alongside Tudor Revival, Norman Revival, and Neo‑Traditional designs that give the area a charming, almost storybook character.

Residential blocks are characterized by well‑kept front yards, mature trees, and period details such as original tile roofs, wood windows, and decorative stucco work. The neighborhood includes green spaces such as Reservoir Park, make daily life convenient and walkable. The historic district is generally bounded by Atlantic Avenue, Bixby Road, Cherry Avenue, and Wardlow Road, placing residents close to both Uptown and Bixby Knolls amenities. Cal Heights sits adjacent to Bixby Knolls, where shops, restaurants, and events like "First Fridays" are found along the Atlantic Avenue corridor. Learn more about the Bixby Knolls community.

Living in California Heights means joining a community that takes pride in preservation, neighborhood beautification, and local events. The neighborhood association organizes local activities, supports restoration efforts, and helps maintain the district’s historic character. To learn more, visit the California Heights neighborhood association at www.calheights.com.

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Carroll Park

Carroll Park is a quiet, storybook enclave of historic homes in Long Beach, known for its winding streets, intimate scale, and early 20th‑century homes. Established as a historic district in 1982, it features houses that date back as early as 1898, making it one of the city’s oldest residential areas. Its looped, curving street plan sets it apart from other neighborhoods and was originally laid out to discourage through‑traffic, creating a tucked‑away, park‑like feel. Three small landscaped islands within the neighborhood act as informal pocket parks and gathering spots. Architectural styles range from Craftsman bungalows to Queen Anne and Colonial Revival homes, with many properties retaining original details and period charm.

Carroll Park homes sit just north of 3rd Street near Junipero Avenue, placing residents close to the beach, Retro Row, and central Long Beach amenities. Living here means navigating the city’s historic guidelines for exterior changes, but in return, homeowners enjoy a uniquely preserved streetscape, mature trees, and a close‑knit community that values quiet, walkable blocks and neighborhood history. For more information about the community, see the Carroll Park Association.

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Hellman Street Craftsman

Hellman Street Craftsman, also known as Craftsman Village, is a compact historic district with roots in the original Alamitos Beach Townsite, first subdivided in 1898. Named for financier and developer Isaias W. Hellman, the neighborhood was established as a historic district in 1992, and is notable for its unusually high concentration of early Craftsman bungalows, including one of the oldest from 1902.

Most of the homes were built for middle‑class working families in the early 1900s, and many retain hallmark Craftsman details like broad front porches, low‑pitched roofs, and wood trim, with additional Spanish Colonial Revival and Victorian structures adding variety to the streetscape. The district sits between 7th and 10th Streets, roughly from Orange to Walnut Avenues, and today is anchored by Craftsman Village Park, a small neighborhood green space, and a Buddhist temple that reflect the area’s long‑standing cultural diversity. It’s also just a short walk from the Museum of Latin American Art and the Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum, giving residents easy access to arts and culture while they help steward one of Long Beach’s most intact early 20th‑century bungalow neighborhoods. Craftsman Village community.

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Rose Park and Rose Park South

Rose Park and Rose Park South together form one of Long Beach’s most beloved historic residential areas, with tree-lined streets, vintage houses, and a strong neighborhood identity. One of the city's oldest neighborhoods, the area traces its roots to 1905 just as Long Beach became an incorporated city, and when the Alamitos Land Company—formed in 1888 by the Bixby, Flint, and I.W. Hellman families—began subdividing its expansive ranch properties.

Most development came during a building boom from 1910 to 1922, when homes filled in densely, primarily in Craftsman style but sprinkled with Victorian and Spanish Colonial Revival designs, plus later Minimal Traditional houses built after World War II. Many of the first residents were second-generation British and Scandinavian immigrants working in the nearby oil fields and shipyard.

The Rose Park Historic District was designated in 1997, and just a few years later, in 2001, Rose Park South—its sister district below 7th Street—received its own historic status. In Rose Park South, the earliest homes include Victorians from around 1905, but Craftsman remains the predominant architectural style, especially on the tree-lined blocks north of 4th Street. Along the southern edge, 4th Street provides quick access to the trendy restaurants, coffee shops, and vintage shops of Retro Row, giving the area a lively, walkable feel.

Both districts take their name from the small circular Rose Park at 8th Street and Orizaba Avenue, a half-acre green donated in 1910 that still anchors community life. Restored in 2009 with a gazebo, roses, and refreshed landscaping, it now hosts neighborhood events and offers a shaded spot to sit, watch the street, and appreciate the surrounding historic homes. Connect with the Rose Park Neighborhood Association on their community site.

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Sunrise Boulevard

Sunrise Boulevard traces Long Beach’s shift from ranchland to residential neighborhoods, with homes that capture early 20th-century optimism.

Once the Butler Ranch and later the Porter Milk Sanitarium—a health retreat famous for its milk cure—the site was subdivided as the Sunnyside Tract in 1906. Designated a historic district in 1990, it features a collection of Craftsman bungalows from 1908 to 1924, alongside Spanish Colonial Revival and other period styles, including a relocated Bixby family home. Centrally positioned near Willow Street and Atlantic Avenue, the historic district borders Calbrisas Park and the NAACP Freedom Park, with quiet streets and easy access to local amenities.

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Willmore

Willmore is one of Long Beach’s earliest neighborhoods and the place where much of the city’s history began. Named for developer William Willmore, who laid out some of the first housing tracts on land leased from Rancho Los Cerritos, Willmore’s plans formed the foundation of what would become Long Beach. The historic district features the popular Drake Park that draws its name from Colonel Charles Rivers Drake, who developed Long Beach’s early Pike amusement area.

Today’s Drake/Willmore City district brings these histories together and includes one of the highest concentrations of early 1900s homes and apartment buildings in Long Beach. Architectural styles range from Victorian and Craftsman to Mission, Prairie, Italian Renaissance, and Spanish Colonial Revival, giving the streets a richly layered, vintage feel. Generally located just northwest of downtown near 4th Street, Cedar Avenue, and the Los Angeles River, the neighborhood offers easy access to the urban core while maintaining a strong sense of heritage and community. More about the Willmore Historic District can be found at the Willmore City Community Association.

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Wrigley

The Wrigley Historic District captures a warm slice of Long Beach’s golden era, with its tree-lined avenues and cozy, period homes evoking everyday life in the late 1920s. Spanning Eucalyptus Avenue between Hill Street and 20th Street, the district was developed from 1928 to 1934 by chewing gum magnate William Wrigley Jr., who envisioned modest working-class cottages amid the Great Depression. Designated historic in 1990, it includes 46 contributing structures—primarily Spanish Colonial Revival with Tudor and Monterey Revival accents—set back from the street with manicured lawns and lush Eucalyptus trees that create a shaded, inviting canopy. The Wrigley Association keeps the community vibrant through events and stewardship, ensuring this charming enclave endures for future homeowners.Living here feels like stepping into a preserved neighborhood story, where residents cherish the craftsmanship of deep porches, stucco walls, and tile roofs while enjoying central Long Beach’s easy access to shops and amenities. Read more of Wrigley’s history.

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Bungalow and Craftsman Historic Districts In LA and Orange Counties

Bungalows were woven into the fabric of many older neighborhoods across American cities. In Southern California, you’ll find many rich pockets of bungalow architecture in places like Bungalow Heaven in Pasadena, Old Towne Orange, Belmont Heights and Bluff Heights in Long Beach. In fact, some areas are known as a “Bungalow Belt,” as they followed early streetcar lines from urban areas out to the growing suburbs.

Anaheim - The Anaheim Colony
Fullerton - Fullerton Historic Districts

Orange - Old Towne Preservation Association
Pasadena - Bungalow Heaven
Tustin - Tustin Old Town

Downtown Historic Buildings in Long Beach

Downtown Long Beach has some truly special converted condo loft buildings that blend history, art, and everyday living. Think of the 1929 Art Deco Walker Building Lofts, the grand 1927 neoclassical Temple Lofts, the character-rich Ebell Theater Lofts, and the Edison Lofts—all offering that mix of original concrete, exposed brick, and generous windows that loft lovers fall in love with.

Key Converted Loft Buildings in Downtown Long Beach:

The Walker Building (115 W 4th St): Originally a 1929 department store, this building was converted into 39 loft condos and 7 two-story penthouses, known for its Art Deco style, concrete columns, and rooftop amenities.
Temple Lofts (835 Locust Ave): A former 1927 Masonic Temple converted into 83 units, featuring industrial designs, original terrazzo floors, and high ceilings.
Edison Lofts (Located near the heart of Downtown): Converted from an historic utility building into residential lofts.
Ebell Theater Lofts (Located in the East Village/Downtown area): A former theater converted into unique residential spaces, including large penthouses with dramatic, open floor plans.
The Insurance Exchange Building (110 Pine Ave): Features luxury, high-end, top-floor penthouses.