In some ways I guess that area is OK. However one problem I myself have, is that my wife has a number of gay friends that live in that area, so I would not call it family friendly. However, many of them live closer to the University.
Mostly in Belmont Shores, in the 2nd St area. That's just an enclave that really has not much to do with the rest of LB. The rest of the city is extremely family-friendly.
Every town has it's questionable spots.
I grew up in Ox and lived in Camarillo for years and I really did not know very many gay people? I think the illegal population seemed more threatening than the gays.