Belmont Shore, Long Beach, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Belmont Shore, California
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The Belmont Shore neighborhood of Long Beach, California in the upper-middle of this image, with the Belmont Heights neighborhood in the lower half, looking southeast. 2nd Street cuts diagonally across the left of this image.
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Map of Belmont Shore within Long Beach
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| Country | United States of America |
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles |
| City | Long Beach |
Belmont Shore is a lively neighborhood located in Long Beach, California. It's a fun place with lots of shops, restaurants, and businesses.
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Exploring Belmont Shore's Location
Belmont Shore is centered around Livingston Drive and 2nd Street. It stretches from Bluff Park in the west to Alamitos Bay and Naples Island in the east.
Main Streets and Homes
The main business area is on 2nd Street. It has about fifteen smaller streets that cross it. The homes in Belmont Shore are quite interesting. Many are Spanish-style houses built in the 1920s and 1930s. You can also find older houses that have been updated. There are also many large, modern homes and apartment buildings.
Beaches and Water Fun
The southern part of Belmont Shore has a beach facing the Pacific Ocean. This beach is protected by the Long Beach breakwater. Because of this, the waves are usually very small. This makes it a great spot for activities like kitesurfing, kayaking, and boating. It's not as popular for swimming as beaches with bigger waves, like Seal Beach or Huntington Beach.
Summer Street Closure
Every summer, a part of Bay Shore Avenue is closed to cars. This area becomes a special zone just for walking and biking. It's open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Peninsula and Seawall
At the corner of 54th Place and Ocean Boulevard, you'll find the entrance to the Peninsula. This is a narrow neighborhood about a mile long. It has water on both sides. A long wall along Ocean Boulevard was built around 1939. This wall helps protect the neighborhood from high tides.
Fun Things to Do in Belmont Shore
Belmont Shore offers many exciting activities, especially those related to the water!
Sailing Programs
- Leeway Sailing and Aquatics Center: This center on Alamitos Bay started in 1929. It's known for its excellent youth sailing programs.
- US Sailing Center: Located on the Alamitos Bay Peninsula, this center has programs for all ages. They teach high school, college, and even Olympic sailors. They also help young people at risk and offer classes for people with disabilities.
Annual Events
- Belmont Shore Car Show: This is the biggest one-day car show on the West Coast! It usually happens in September.
- Long Beach Sea Festival: This festival celebrates the ocean and beach. It started over 50 years ago with just a few events. Now, it has about 100 different activities. These include building sandcastles, free outdoor movies on the beach, and boat races.
- Congressional Cup: This is a major international sailing event. It started in 1964 and is now held in April. It's the only top-level match race regatta in the United States. The race format is similar to the America's Cup. Many winners of the Congressional Cup have also won the America's Cup! You can watch the races from the Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier.
Kitesurfing Hotspot
Belmont Shore is a popular place for Kitesurfing. The winds are usually steady and strong, making it perfect for this sport. There are also large open water areas and good spots to launch.
Schools in Belmont Shore
Students living in Belmont Shore attend schools within the Long Beach Unified School District. These schools include:
- Lowell Elementary
- Will Rogers Middle School
- Woodrow Wilson Classical High School
Images for kids
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2nd Street and Corona Avenue
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Rosie's Dog Beach
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L.B.F.D. Engine Company No. 8, built in 1929
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See also
In Spanish: Belmont Shore para niños
