Long Beach

Park Estates, Long Beach Neighborhood

Park Estates is a peaceful neighborhood featuring a variety of spacious apartments and single detached homes, mostly with three or one bedroom layouts. This community benefits from close proximity to several public green spaces, providing pleasant outdoor settings in a quiet environment. Local amenities include a diverse selection of restaurants and cafes, offering dining options nearby. Bicycling infrastructure is well-developed, making it easy to navigate around the area. Convenient access to multiple bus lines ensures residents can reach destinations with relative ease. Most properties are located near major highways, allowing efficient travel, and ample parking is available for residents and visitors alike.

Park Estates offers a calm atmosphere and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. Most areas in this part of Long Beach are very quiet, as the streets are generally very peaceful. Lastly, there are a few public green spaces close by for residents to discover and they are very well-situated, which makes it easy to reach them from the majority of locations in the neighborhood.

Highlights of Park Estates

Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special

🌳 Gummere Park

Nestled at the heart of Park Estates along Bryant Road, Gummere Park is a tranquil green space beloved by residents for its shady trees, walking paths, and peaceful atmosphere—perfect for picnics, dog walking, and neighborhood gatherings.

🏫 Minerva Park Elementary School

Located within the neighborhood, this highly-rated public school is popular among local families for its strong academics, active PTO, and distinctive mid-century architecture that reflects Park Estates’ community spirit.

🍽️ The Traffic Circle Restaurant Strip

Just outside the eastern edge of Park Estates at E Los Coyotes Diagonal and PCH, this local cluster of diverse eateries offers everything from casual Mexican fare to vegan cafés, making it a go-to dining spot for residents and visitors alike.

🛒 Lazy Acres Natural Market

A local favorite situated on E Stearns Street, Lazy Acres is known for its organic groceries, fresh produce, and specialty health foods, serving as both a convenient shopping spot and a community hub for Park Estates residents.

🚴 Colorado Lagoon Pathways

Accessible from Colorado Street, the scenic walking and biking paths along Colorado Lagoon provide Park Estates locals with a nature escape, birdwatching opportunities, and a direct connection to the nearby Marina Vista Park.

Park Estates

This October in Park Estates

Things to do, events, and what's happening this month

October 10–11, 2026

Long Beach Marathon Weekend

Long Beach Waterfront and Aquarium of the Pacific • Saturday from 6:50 AM; Sunday from 5:30 AM

Park Estates residents can easily reach the waterfront to watch or join one of Long Beach’s signature athletic weekends. Events include the Aquarium of the Pacific 5K, marathon, half marathon, bike tour, wheelchair marathon, and shoreline viewing opportunities throughout the city.

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October 17, 2026

Southeast Asia Day Festival

Aquarium of the Pacific

This family-friendly cultural festival is a convenient regional outing from Park Estates, combining an aquarium visit with performances and traditions representing Southeast Asian communities. It offers residents an engaging way to enjoy live cultural programming, food, and educational activities in a waterfront setting.

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October 17, 2026

Shoreline Village Zombie Walk and Halloween Party

Shoreline Village • 5:30 PM–8:00 PM

Shoreline Village’s free Halloween celebration is a short trip from Park Estates and works well for families, groups, or a casual evening out. The event includes face painting, crafts, trick-or-treating, roaming performers, a fortune teller, a pie-eating contest, and an all-ages costume contest.

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October 30, 2026

Fright Dive

Aquarium of the Pacific • 6:30 PM–9:00 PM

Adults and older teens from Park Estates can make an evening of this Halloween-themed Aquarium event, which combines exhibits with live music, DJs, food, drinks, and immersive entertainment. Tom Kenny & The Hi-Seas and Salton City Surf Club are scheduled to perform in the Great Hall.

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September 18–November 1, 2026

Dark Harbor

The Queen Mary

For residents seeking a more intense seasonal attraction, Dark Harbor transforms the Queen Mary into a Halloween experience with haunted mazes, carnival rides, DJs, themed food, drinks, and special attractions. Its extended October run makes it easy to plan around a weekend evening from Park Estates.

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From the Neighborhood

Stories, updates, and things to know in Park Estates

Know Your Neighborhood

Local characteristics and demographics for Park Estates

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