Villa Riviera, Long Beach

Name: Villa Riviera
Address: 800 Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, United States

#20 among attractions in Long Beach

Gothic Revival architecture, Skyscraper

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Villa Riviera is a registered historic building on Ocean Boulevard in the Alamitos Beach neighborhood of Long Beach, California, United States. From the time of its completion in 1929 through the mid-1950s, it was the second-tallest building, and the tallest private building, in Southern California. The 16-story Châteauesque building has been called the city's "most elegant landmark" and a building that "has helped define the city." The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996 and is currently used as condominiums with approximately 134 units, including two penthouse apartments occupying the 16th floor of the building, complete with gargoyles adorning both sides of the bay windows overlooking the city and ocean. ()

Built: 1929 (95 years ago)Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 33°45'57"N, 118°10'59"W

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800 Ocean BoulevardLong Beach (Bixby Park)Long Beach United States

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Villa Riviera – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aquarium of the Pacific, RMS Queen Mary, Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, Soviet submarine B-427.

0.8 miW
Sea-life exhibits in a waterfront space
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
22 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant coastal city of Long Beach, California, the Aquarium of the Pacific is a marine wonderland that offers a deep dive into the mysteries of the ocean. As a leading aquarium dedicated to the Pacific Ocean's diverse ecosystems, it provides an...
1 miSW
Floating 1930s hotel with dining and a spa
RMS Queen Mary, Long Beach
25 min walk • The RMS Queen Mary is a retired ocean liner that has found a permanent home in the harbor of Long Beach, California. This majestic vessel, once a symbol of transatlantic travel, was launched in 1934 and is now a significant tourist attraction, hotel, museum, and event...
~1650 ftSW
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, Long Beach
8 min walk • The Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center is a convention center located in Long Beach, California. Built on the former site of the Long Beach Municipal Auditorium, the venue is composed of the Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach Arena, and the Long Beach Performing Arts Center.
1 miSW
Military museum, Ship, Museum
Soviet submarine B-427, Long Beach
26 min walk • B-427 was a Project 641 diesel-electric attack submarine of the Soviet Navy. The "B" in her designation stands for большая. Commissioned in 1971, the submarine operated with the Russian Pacific Fleet until decommissioning in 1994.
0.6 miN
Museum, Art museum
Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach
16 min walk • The Museum of Latin American Art was founded by Dr. Robert Gumbiner in 1996 in Long Beach, California, United States and serves the greater Los Angeles area. MOLAA is the only museum in the United States dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art.
1 miE
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Long Beach Museum of Art, Long Beach
27 min walk • The Long Beach Museum of Art is a museum located on Ocean Boulevard in the Bluff Park neighborhood of Long Beach, California, United States.
1 miSW
Bridge
Queensway Twin Bridges, Long Beach
25 min walk • The Queensway Twin Bridges connect downtown Long Beach with the outer Port of Long Beach. They are the southernmost crossing of the Los Angeles River, near the mouth of the river, where it empties into Queensway Bay, and they are the primary arterial link between Long Beach and RMS Queen Mary.
~1840 ftW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Terrace Theater, Long Beach
9 min walk • The Terrace Theater is a full theatrical and performance venue located in Long Beach, California. The theater seats 3,051 patrons at its maximum configuration in Orchestra, Loge, and Balcony sections.
0.7 miNW
Neighbourhood
Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach
19 min walk • Downtown Long Beach is the heart of Long Beach, California, United States, and is the location for most of the city's major tourist attractions and municipal services. It is also the location for numerous businesses. There are many hotels and restaurants in the area that serve locals, tourists, and convention visitors.
0.7 miW
Church, Romanesque architecture
First Congregational Church, Long Beach
20 min walk • First Congregational Church is a church of the United Church of Christ located in downtown Long Beach, California. The church occupies a historic red brick structure that was built in 1914.
0.7 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Luke's Episcopal Church, Long Beach
18 min walk • St Luke's is a parish of the Episcopal Church in downtown Long Beach, California. A member of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, St Luke's has a historic reputation for upholding progressive social ideals and serving the community. The Church is a registered historic building on the corner of 7th Street and Atlantic Avenue.

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Which popular attractions are close to Villa Riviera?

Nearby attractions include Cooper Arms Apartments, Long Beach (7 min walk), Koo's Art Center, Long Beach (8 min walk), Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, Long Beach (8 min walk), Terrace Theater, Long Beach (9 min walk).

How to get to Villa Riviera by public transport?

The nearest stations to Villa Riviera:

Light rail

1st Street • Lines: A (11 min walk)
Downtown Long Beach • Lines: A (16 min walk)

Bus

FlyAway Bus Shelter A (12 min walk)