Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier

Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier is a pier in Belmont Heights, Long Beach, California.

Summary

Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier is a popular site for fishing and strolling located at 35 39th Place. Sport Fishing can be accessed at the end of the pier, as well as a snack stand and bait shop.^[1]

History

A rock formation named "Devil's Gate" once stood at the pier's location.^[2]

In 1908 the citizens of Belmont Heights asked the city to build a pier. The pier has been called the Grand Avenue Pier, the Belmont Heights Pier and Devil's Gate Pier in its history.^[3]

When the pier was renamed "Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier" in 2005 an inscription was added at the entrance: "The people of Long Beach dedicate this pier to the men and women of our nation's armed forces, as a tribute to their love of country and a memorial to their sacrifice."^[4]

The pier was seen in the TV show Dexter in Episode 1, of Season 6, "Those Kinds of Things." In the episode the police find a dead man full of snakes, supposedly on a Miami beach.^[5]

The pier will host sailing at the 2028 Summer Olympics.^[6]

Renovations

In 2012 the pier was set to receive $800,000 for new restrooms and $250,000 for curb and railings repairs. The nearby pedestrian path was also set to receive a $5 million facelift and expansion.^[7]

Fishing

The pier is open one hour before sunrise and closes at midnight daily. Lights, stations for fish cleaning, restrooms and a bait and tackle shop are available.^[3] Fish species reported to be caught off the pier include halibut, barracuda, shark, sand bass, croaker and perch.^[8]

Events

Pirate Invasion of Belmont Pier Every summer people dress up as pirates for a free pirate festival at the pier. The event includes music, dance, live theatre, black powder presentations, a costume contest among other fun activities.^[9] The 2011 event was July 2–3 and included a Pirate Encampment.^[10]

Fourth of July A 4th of July party is held on the pier annually. The event includes live music, barbecue food and a beer garden. Long Beach fireworks can be seen from the area, with reserved seats available for the show by purchasing tickets.^[11]

External links

Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier Foursquare venue page

References

^ "Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier". City of Long Beach. Archived from the original on 11 May 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
^ "The City of Belmont Heights". Claudine Burnett Books. 31 August 2015.
^ ^a ^b "Pier History". Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier. Retrieved 2010-08-28.
^ "New LB Icon Taking Shape: Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier Blends Natural Beauty With Historical & Emotional Punch". Long Beach Report. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
^ "The location: Prof. Gellar & Travis at Sunset". Dexter Filming Locations.
^ "Stage 2 Governance, Legal And Funding" (PDF). Retrieved 7 July 2024.
^ Van Dyke, Jonathan (February 1, 2012). "Beach Assets Ready For Facelifts". Gazette Newspapers. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
^ Krikorian, Doug (2011-07-25). "KRIKORIAN: Tranquility at end of the pier". Long Beach Press-Telegram. Retrieved 9 April 2012.^{[permanent dead link]}
^ "Pirate Invasion of Belmont Pier". Alfredo's Beach Club. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
^ Painter, Alysia Gray (July 1, 2011). "Pirate Invasion of Belmont Pier". NBC. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
^ "4th of July Party on the Pier". Alfredo's Beach Club. Archived from the original on 2012-04-30.

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[1] "Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier". City of Long Beach. Archived from the original on 11 May 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2012.

[2] "The City of Belmont Heights". Claudine Burnett Books. 31 August 2015.

[pierHistory-3] "Pier History". Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier. Retrieved 2010-08-28.

[4] "New LB Icon Taking Shape: Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier Blends Natural Beauty With Historical & Emotional Punch". Long Beach Report. Retrieved 9 April 2012.

[5] "The location: Prof. Gellar & Travis at Sunset". Dexter Filming Locations.

[6] "Stage 2 Governance, Legal And Funding" (PDF). Retrieved 7 July 2024.

[7] Van Dyke, Jonathan (February 1, 2012). "Beach Assets Ready For Facelifts". Gazette Newspapers. Retrieved 9 April 2012.

[8] Krikorian, Doug (2011-07-25). "KRIKORIAN: Tranquility at end of the pier". Long Beach Press-Telegram. Retrieved 9 April 2012.^{[permanent dead link]}

[9] "Pirate Invasion of Belmont Pier". Alfredo's Beach Club. Retrieved 9 April 2012.

[10] Painter, Alysia Gray (July 1, 2011). "Pirate Invasion of Belmont Pier". NBC. Retrieved 9 April 2012.

[11] "4th of July Party on the Pier". Alfredo's Beach Club. Archived from the original on 2012-04-30.

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20th century	1900: Meulan, Le Havre 1908: Ryde, Hunters Quay 1912: Nynäshamn 1920: Ostend, Buiten Y 1924: Le Havre, Meulan 1928: Buiten Y, Zuiderzee 1932: Los Angeles Harbor 1936: Kiel Bay 1948: Torbay 1952: Harmaja, Liuskasaari 1956: Port Phillip 1960: Gulf of Naples 1964: Enoshima 1968: Club de Yates de Acapulco 1972: Bay of Kiel 1976: Portsmouth Olympic Harbour 1980: Olympic Regatta in Tallinn 1984: Long Beach Shoreline Marina 1988: Busan Yachting Center 1992: Olympic Harbour 1996: Wassaw Sound
21st century	2000: Rushcutters Bay 2004: Agios Kosmas Olympic Sailing Centre 2008: Qingdao International Sailing Centre 2012: Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy 2016: Marina da Glória 2020: Enoshima 2024: Old Port of Marseille 2028: Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier 2032: Alexandra Headland, Queensland, Manly, Queensland