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]
See also
- The Pike
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.
- ^ http://la24-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/assets/pdf/LA2024-canditature-part2_english.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ 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.
33°45′19″N 118°08′56″W / 33.755403°N 118.148872°W / 33.755403; -118.148872
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- 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
- 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