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Heather Taylor
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Last Modified: January 8, 2026

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California Neighborhood Overview

Riverbend Gigs, Belterra Bets, Boat Chic

33of 36 Cincinnati Neighborhoods

🧭Generally defined as the area: South by the Ohio River, west by the Little Miami River and Belterra Park, north by Lunken Airport fields, Beechmont Levee, and California Woods, east by the Anderson Township line near Sutton Road, Riverbend Music Center, and Four Seasons Marina

📌Widely recognized as the place for: Coney nostalgia, the old amusement park lives on in memories, Riverbend shows from our outdoor amphitheater that brings everyone from country to metal, Belterra bets ( casino and racetrack right there)

👕You can spot a California local by: faded Reds cap, boat keys, permanent sunscreen fragrance and concert tees from 2007

👍Move here for: rivers, woods, concerts, and ridiculous sunsets over the water that make you forget you're in Ohio

👎The downside to California is: Flood watches because the river comes up fast in spring, after concert gridlock when 20,000 people all leave at once, and rogue geese patrols

✨The general vibe is: breezy river jams, unapologetically fun

sunburnt river rats and concert junkies who've seen every show at Riverbend for the past decade

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Moving to California - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Cincinnati or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Cincinnati guide for the big-picture view — or compare California against other parts of the city in our Cincinnati neighborhood guide.