By Costanza Genoese Zerbi | RealTrends Verified Top Agent Southern California | eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles

Published August 2026 | Reading time: approximately 4 minutes

If you're picturing a life in Long Beach where you barely need your car, Alamitos Heights might be the best-kept secret in the city.

Alamitos Heights: Walkable and Still Quiet

Alamitos Heights sits less than a mile from Second Street, so residents have easy reach to Belmont Shore's shops and restaurants — but the neighborhood has its own walkable rhythm too. There's a farmers market residents can walk to. Concerts in the park happen right in the neighborhood during the summer. And it's one of the rare pockets left in Long Beach where kids actually walk to school — no carpool line, no morning traffic jam, just families walking a few blocks together in the morning.

The neighborhood also sits right at the edge of Marine Stadium, Long Beach's Olympic rowing venue — another reason residents end up walking the waterfront regularly rather than driving to it.

Naples and Belmont Shore Still Deserve the Credit

Naples and Belmont Shore get most of the attention for walkability in this city, and they've earned it — the canals, the walkable retail, direct beach access. But Alamitos Heights offers something a little different: the same walkable convenience, with a quieter, more residential, community feel.

Why Walkability Matters for Resale Value

Walkability isn't just a lifestyle preference — it genuinely affects resale value, especially with buyers under 45 who are actively searching for it. I show homes in Alamitos Heights often, and it's consistently one of the neighborhoods people fall in love with once they actually walk it themselves, rather than just driving through.

If a more walkable lifestyle is something you're considering, I'm happy to put together a list of what's currently available in Alamitos Heights, Naples, or Belmont Shore.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Alamitos Heights walkable? Alamitos Heights is less than a mile from Second Street, has a walkable farmers market and summer concerts in the park, and is one of the few Long Beach neighborhoods where kids still walk to school.

Is Alamitos Heights near Marine Stadium? Yes, Alamitos Heights sits at the edge of Marine Stadium, Long Beach's historic Olympic rowing venue.

Does walkability affect home values in Long Beach? Yes. Walkable neighborhoods tend to hold and grow value more consistently, particularly among buyers under 45 who prioritize walkability in their home search.

About Costanza Genoese Zerbi

Costanza Genoese Zerbi is a Broker Associate at eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles and the founder of Costanza Genoese Zerbi & Associates. She is a RealTrends Verified Top Agent in Southern California — five consecutive years — with 600+ closed transactions and more than $500 million in career sales volume. She serves buyers and sellers across Long Beach, the South Bay, greater Los Angeles, and Orange County.

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