Loose the car and just walk! From the beach, restaurants, bars to movie theaters and outlet malls. This 1bedroom, 1 office/den (I use it as a guest bedroom), 1 full bath corner unit, has an incredible panoramic city lights view from all rooms, and a peek-a-boo ocean view from the bedroom, living room, and bath. Tons of natural light and cool ocean breezes, high ceilings, beautifully texture walls (all solid 1-foot-thick gypsum - resistant to fire and no asbestos), hardwood floors, Antique doors and moldings thru-out.This is a corner unit in the building that defines the Long Beach skyline. The historic icon, The Villa Riviera, was originally built in 1928. The 16-story Chateauesque building has been called the city's "most elegant landmark", a building that "has defined the city". Built-in cabinets, beautiful Art Nouveau etched moldings and tiles. Fully functional kitchen with long counter tops and butcher blocks and backsplash. 6-burner gas stove, under-the-counter fridges and freezers along with beverage fridge and trash disposal (all kitchen appliances are stainless steel). Bathroom has original deco tiles and solid 19th century iron-core bathtub. 4 Closets, and plenty of storage space. Building luxury amenities include a grand entrance with groin vault ceilings, on-site manager, huge beachfront sun deck with ocean view, guest suites and DIRECT BEACH ACCESS. $578 a month HOA includes: electricity, trash, Spectrum internet and cable tv, gas, insurance, water, 24hr security.