RP from LIF-Renting in Long Beach?

DH and I are planning on moving out of NYC this February when our lease is up. We're about another year away from buying a house in terms of savings, and want to get out of the city, buy a car, and live by the beach. Does anyone rent in Long Beach? Do you like living there? Do you commute into NYC and can you tell me how it is? Any buildings you can reccommend us looking into? I'd like an apartment building with laundry and parking, but am open to anything at this point.

Any info is greatly appreciated!

TIA!