North Long Beach delivers neighborhood pride and everyday convenience on the northern edge of Long Beach. Tree-lined residential streets feature postwar bungalows, classic ranch homes, and fresh infill townhomes, while beloved green spaces anchor community life. Locals unwind at DeForest Park, with shady picnic spots, play areas, and trail access into the restored wetlands, and gather at Houghton Park, where ballfields, a busy community center, and city-hosted festivals keep the calendar full.
Learning and creativity thrive here. The Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library provides maker programs, teen spaces, and civic events, and the modernized Jordan High School offers career academies and upgraded athletics that double as neighborhood hubs. Weekends bring coffee-and-taco runs along Atlantic Avenue and easy errands at Uptown Commons, with dining and services close to home. Proximity to Bixby Knolls adds boutique shopping and date-night dining just down the road.
Commuters value direct connections to the 91 and 710 and quick hops to Compton and employers across Los Angeles County. Outdoor lovers can roll onto the river trail from DeForest for long bike rides, or stay local for youth sports, pickleball, and community classes.
Whether you’re upsizing, right-sizing, or exploring your first home, North Long Beach offers a practical, welcoming base with room to grow—and Agent Pronto can connect you with a top local agent to navigate your move, whether you’re buying or selling.
DeForest Park • Houghton Park • Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library • Jordan High School
