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]

Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier

History

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.[2]

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."[3]

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.[4]

Renovations

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

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.[2] Fish species reported to be caught off the pier include halibut, barracuda, shark, sand bass, croaker and perch.[6]

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.[7] The 2011 event was July 2–3 and included a Pirate Encampment.[8]

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.[9]

External links

References

  1. ↑ "Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier". City of Long Beach. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Pier History". Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier. Retrieved 2010-08-28.
  3. ↑ "New LB Icon Taking Shape: Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier Blends Natural Beauty With Historical & Emotional Punch". Long Beach Report. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
  4. ↑ "The location: Prof. Gellar & Travis at Sunset". Dexter Filming Locations.
  5. ↑ Van Dyke, Jonathan (2-1-2012). "Beach Assets Ready For Facelifts". Gazette Newspapers. Retrieved 9 April 2012. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ↑ Krikorian, Doug (2011-07-25). "KRIKORIAN: Tranquility at end of the pier". Long Beach Press-Telegram. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
  7. ↑ "Pirate Invasion of Belmont Pier". Alfredo's Beach Club. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
  8. ↑ Painter, Alysia Gray (7-1-2011). "Pirate Invasion of Belmont Pier". NBC. Retrieved 9 April 2012. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  9. ↑ "4th of July Party on the Pier". Alfredo's Beach Club.