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Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier

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

Devil's Gate rock formation, circa 1900-1909

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]

See also

References

  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.
  3. ^ a b "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.

33°45′19″N 118°08′56″W / 33.755403°N 118.148872°W / 33.755403; -118.148872

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