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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.

Long Beach's Heartwell Golf Course is one of those places that is iconic for golf lovers in the surrounding area. This 18-hole facility features 2,143 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 54. The “Heartwell,” as it is affectionately called, is the type of course that is both an excellent place to learn the finer points of the game, as well as the perfect setting in which to enjoy some friendly competition among fellow players.

Sometimes, life's simple pleasures can be the source of the most romantic moments. For example, sharing a pizza with that special someone can become a truly memorable experience when you do it at Long Beach's Pizza X Two. This popular place serves up all types of delicious varieties of pizza. The accomplished pizza makers can create everything from the basic pepperoni to the most exotic combination you can dream up. So make plans to meet for a deliciously unforgettable meal at Pizza X Two.

Long Beach is a city that never stops looking to the future. And the education and guidance of our children is key to ensuring that the future stays bright for all of us. To that end, the Children's Day & Earth Day celebration that is held every April is a festival that is designed to focus everyone's sights on ensuring prosperity in the years ahead. There are plenty of arts and crafts, games and fun. The emphasis is on both the educational and social development of the kids and how that will ensure a better tomorrow for all of us. Similar themes are echoed in the Earth Day part of the festivities, which features exhibits as well as interesting ways we can all help conserve our precious natural resources.