The developed Alamitos Beach properties were shared equally, while John Bixby's heirs kept the central section of the remaining rancho, the Bixby cousins from Rancho Los Cerritos assumed control of the northern section, and Hellman took control of the southern lands around present day Seal Beach. Unfortunately, a financial crisis prevented the various parties from seriously pursuing John Bixby's dream of developing Alamitos Beach.
The division of the Alamitos Beach properties was such that John Bixby's heirs retained ownership of the central portion of the remaining ranch, while the Bixby cousins from Rancho Los Cerritos took control of the northern section and Hellman controlled the southern lands surrounding present-day Seal Beach. However, a financial crisis prevented the parties from seriously pursuing John Bixby's vision for developing Alamitos Beach.