1401 E 3Rd St

The Diplomat is a low-rise, single-story boutique condominium originally built in 1965 and extensively modernized in the mid-2000s. The 16-unit complex offers primarily two-bedroom floor plans and enlarged one-bedroom layouts that feel much larger than their square footage. Architecturally modest, the building presents a clean street presence with a planted common patio and a secure, gated entry leading to an elevator and subterranean parking. Interiors reflect repeated unit-level renovations: open living/dining arrangements, granite or quartz counters, Carrara-style marble finishes in baths, recessed lighting, crown molding, plantation shutters and laminate or wood floors. Many homes include private balconies, in-unit laundry, built-in closet systems and abundant storage. Shared amenities are small-scale and resident-focused: a furnished outdoor patio with BBQs and lounge seating, secured underground parking with assigned spaces and occasional private storage, plus a well-kept lobby. The property sits in the Alamitos Beach neighborhood of Long Beach, a short walk to restaurants, shops, parks, the Convention Center and beach access, offering a breezy coastal lifestyle within an intimate, low-density condominium setting.