Belmont Shore
Long Beach, CA
Belmont Shore is a genuine neighborhood beach fronting one of Long Beach's most walkable stretches, with a bike path running the sand and a dog beach just adjacent for anyone bringing a leashed companion. A sand launch near Granada Avenue serves kayaks and other small craft heading out onto the water.
A real neighborhood favorite with the bike path, the dog beach, and Second Street's shops all within an easy walk.
How we score beachesThe adjacent dog beach is a real draw if you're traveling with a dog, it's one of the few stretches nearby where that's an option.
Metered street parking and fee lots serve the beach.
A dedicated dog beach sits adjacent to Belmont Shore for leashed dogs.
Long Beach's breakwater keeps water calmer than the open coast, with the best swimming from summer into early fall.
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