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 July in Park Estates

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

July 11, 2026

Long Beach Bluegrass Festival

Recreation Park Bandshell, 4901 E 7th St, Long Beach • 10:00 AM–5:30 PM

This free all-day bluegrass festival features live performances, workshops, and a family-friendly square dance—ideal for Park Estates families looking for local music and interactive fun just a short drive away.

July 11–12, 2026

Long Beach Arts and Crafts Festival

Long Beach Boardwalk at Riverside Boulevard • 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

A long‑running boardwalk festival where residents can browse handmade arts and crafts from over 200 vendors—perfect for a leisurely weekend stroll close to home in coastal Long Beach.

July 11, 2026

Fiesta del Rancho at Rancho Los Cerritos

Rancho Los Cerritos, Long Beach

Enjoy interactive workshops, live music, games, and local food celebrating cultural heritage—an engaging and educational outing for families in the Park Estates area.

July 24, 2026

KCRW Summer Nights at the Museum of Latin American Art

Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)

Evening of live music, crafts, food, and exhibit access—great for Park Estates residents seeking an arts‑and‑culture rich summer night just a short drive away.

July 4, 2026

Sea to Shining LBC: America’s 250 Fireworks & Olympic Preview Week

Long Beach Waterfront (coastline views) • Fireworks at 9:00 PM

Weeklong waterfront celebration including kite surfing, rowing, water polo previews and a free fireworks finale—ideal for locals who want festive family fun close to home on Independence Day.

Throughout July 2026 (Wednesdays)

Marine Stadium Certified Farmers Market

Marine Stadium, 5255 E Paoli Way, Long Beach • 3:00 PM–7:00 PM

Weekly midweek farmers market offering fresh produce, artisanal goods and a scenic waterside setting—perfect for stocking up and enjoying a local outing near Park Estates.

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