Even though Belmont Shore tried to break away and establish itself as a city in its own right, it is still technically a part of Long Beach, California. No matter, really, because fans of this impressive district know that in addition to excellent shopping, dining and entertainment, there are plenty of great family fun attractions to enjoy here, too. There's free fishing off the Belmont Memorial Pier, beach volleyball, a dog beach, a jet ski ramp, a paved path for biking and skating, Belmont Pool and lots of other great amenities that make spending a day here fun for the whole family.
There are some things you never outgrow. If one of your links to your childhood is a favorite superhero, comic book series or television show, you need to pay a visit to Long Beach's Amazing Comics. This is a veritable gold mine of memories. In addition to vintage items, collectibles and comic books, Amazing Comics more than lives up to its name by offering a deep stock of new items like apparel, action figures, toys, videos, DVDs, sports cards, dolls, hardcover books and so much more.
Get an unexpectedly close look at the whales off the coast when you enjoy the Harbor Breeze Whale Watching Cruises . It is offered in association with the Aquarium of the Pacific; the friendly and knowledgeable staff offer informative narrations on your journey. They also are available to answer any questions you may have. Some individuals on this tour have claimed to see up to eleven whales on one trip, so make sure you have your camera on hand!
Long Beach is a place where the wind and the surf combine quite powerfully. Learn to master that power by taking windsurfing lessons from the water sports pros at the Long Beach Windsurf and Kayak Center. In addition to selling the latest windsurfing equipment, kayaks and more, they also guarantee that they can teach you how to windsurf in three hours!