International Tower: Iconic Luxury High-Rise Living

Address: 700 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802

Stories: 30

Units: 204 condos

Types of Units: Wide selection, including 1 bedroom, 1 bathrooms; 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms; 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms

Size Range: Approx. 880 sq. ft. to 1,260 sq. ft.

Year Built: 1965

HOA Dues: Approx. $635/month

Views: Breathtaking panoramic views spanning Catalina Island; the Queen Mary; Rainbow Harbor; the Convention Center Wyland mural; Long Beach and Los Angeles harbors; downtown Los Angeles; mountain ranges; even from the Hollywood Hills to as far as Newport Beach.

Indoor Amenities:

Unparalleled panoramic combination city and ocean views

Stunning floor-to-ceiling glass “curtain” walls

Upgraded luxury fitness and club rooms

24/7 on-site security and concierge

Deluxe fireplaces

Many units outfitted with modern upgrades and interior design

Top quality new floors, ranging from travertine and ceramic tile to freshly laid Berber carpet

Gourmet kitchens featuring new stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, granite countertops and custom cabinets

Several spacious master bedrooms boast French doors, walk-in closets, in-room baths, cherry wood Murphy beds, desks and built-in bookshelves

Elegant harbor-facing lobby entrance and reception area

Deep soaking tubs

In-unit laundry hook-ups
Disability/wheelchair modifications available

Outdoor Amenities:

Spacious wrap-around balconies

Direct beach access, literally only steps away

Ocean view heated association swimming pool and BBQ patio

Secured subterranean assigned parking, plus guest parking

Convenient proximity to the bustling Pine Avenue, Rainbow Harbor, 2nd Street/Belmont Shore entertainment, business and culture districts

Convenient access to public transit, including Long Beach Transit’s A and D Passport bus lines; only three blocks to the MTA Blue Line station (light rail to downtown Los Angeles); convenient to the 710, 405, 605 & 105 Freeways; approximately 30 minutes to LAX airport.; only steps away from the popular beach bike path that connects to the Los Angeles River Path and to the path to Huntington Beach..

Dramatically Reduced Prices
Dozens of beachfront (and inland) Long Beach condominiums and townhomes—including the historic International Tower—are experiencing dramatic price drops between 30 and 50 percent. There’s never been a better time than now to get a great deal on your dream oceanfront abode. To learn more, call the Shandrow Group today at 562.364.9505.

Historical Details (from the International Tower Owners Association):

Live Inside a Legendary Long Beach Landmark
“International Tower is one of the most significant buildings in the city, and demonstrates architectural and design significance through technological innovation. The buildings structural engineer, T. Y. Lin … was world renown for his advances in reinforced formed concrete structures, and was referred to as the “father of pre-stressed concrete” because of his achievements in furthering it’s applications in tall buildings, bridges, and other structures. International Tower was one of T. Y. Lin’s hallmark designs, and was the tallest pre-stressed concrete building in the world at the time of its completion in early 1966.

The character-defining features of International Tower include its Ocean Boulevard at Shoreline Drive location on a bluff overlooking the shoreline marina area and the Pacific Ocean; a 32-story height; circular massing; floor to ceiling aluminum frame glass curtain walls and sliding doors; continuous metal-railed balconies; and flat roof with penthouse.

International Tower is a true Engineering Trophy that Long Beach is proud to have residing on its shores. It can also be argued that there may be no other high-rise structure, other than International Tower, that better exemplifies the characteristics associated with Mid-Century Modern design criteria, including form and principle, not only in California but nationally.

Through the years International Tower [which its admirers call “the George Jetson building"] … has become synonymous with the Long Beach Grand Prix. From the very beginning of the famous race’s history, the tower became known for elaborate parties for the rich and famous during Grand Prix weekend. Many Hollywood celebrities, members of the Los Angeles Lakers, and even members of the rock band ‘The Rolling Stones’, have been among the many elite who have been guests at tower race parties.

The tower also has a place in Hollywood history itself, serving as a set for numerous movies and TV shows. The opening scenes of the 1989 ‘Lethal Weapon’, staring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover, were shot in a penthouse with subsequent scenes outside along Ocean Boulevard. Other shows made for television including several episodes of CSI Miami were also filmed in the lobby and other locations throughout the building between 2005 and 2007.”

Unbeatable Alamitos Beach Location
Alamitos Beach, which encompasses miles of stunning oceanfront property between downtown Long Beach and Belmont Shore, is at the core of Long Beach’s exciting urban redevelopment renaissance.

Alamitos Beach’s commanding ocean views, metropolitan beach condos and majestic estate homes are favorite locations for Hollywood filmmakers. Several recent movies and TV series, including NBC’s Fear Factor, CSI Miami and others, have been filmed on its popular beaches.

Call the Shandrow Group’s downtown condo team today at 562.364.9505 for more information on units for sale inside the International Tower. They sell extremely quickly, so count on us to keep you in-the-know the minute available condos come on the market. Some short sales are currently being offered.

Sincerely,
Mark Shandrow
Real Estate Broker
Shandrow Group
markshandrow.com