Explore Belmont Shore, Long Beach…..

Charming, Stylish & Unique

Nestled along the coast in the southeast corner of Long Beach, Belmont Shore is a delightful beachside community, affectionately referred to by locals as “the Shore”. In the heart of Belmont Shore is a fourteen block retail district home to an eclectic array of excellent restaurants, more than 60 retail locations, 30 salons and spas, and over 100 service businesses!

From finer dining to take out, coffee houses to pubs, and delis to sweet shops, there are nearly 50 choices to satisfy your cravings. Shore restaurants offer a wide variety of international cuisines. Enjoy southern BBQ, contemporary Californian cuisine, and good old-fashioned American or delve into more exotic Indian, Lebanese, Thai, Japanese or Greek. Dine al fresco on one of the many sidewalk patios as you people watch and soak up the warm sunshine and ocean breezes. Dinner under the stars on a balmy, summer evening also makes for a delightful and memorable experience.

Those on the front of fashion trends know that the latest looks can be found in the upscale 2nd Street boutiques. Belmont Shore has garnered a reputation as a shopping destination with more than 60 retail stores. Major retailers such as Banana Republic, Children’s Place, The Gap, Chico’s, and Lucky Brand are complemented by individually owned and operated shops. These charming boutiques carry wonderful selections of handcrafted jewelry, artwork, and home décor pieces, plus clothing, shoes, books, toys and more.

The temperate climate of this delightful coastal neighborhood makes it a pleasure to enjoy the outdoors, whether you’re on a shopping spree or participating in recreational activities. One of the great features of Belmont Shore is its proximity to both the Pacific Ocean and Alamitos Bay. Kite flyers, windsurfers and kite surfers love the great ocean breezes while the calm water of the bay is great for swimming, kayaking and boating. Dog owners enjoy the three-acre, off leash Dog Beach.

This summer, Belmont Shore offers ‘Stroll & Shop’, a new retail event with in-store entertainment, activities and promotions on Saturday, July 11 from 11 am – 8 pm. ‘Stroll & Savor’ is a two-day tasting of Belmont Shore restaurants taking place Wednesday and Thursday, July 22 and 23 and August 19 and 20 from 5:30 pm – 9 pm. On Saturday, September 13 from 10 am – 3 pm, take in the classic ‘Car Show,’ one of the largest on the West Coast.

Belmont Shore is a short drive from many Southern California cities. Whether you are coming south from LA or north from the OC, you will most likely arrive in 30 minutes or less. Belmont Shore is just three miles down the coast from Downtown Long Beach. Making the Shore accessible is its proximity to Pacific Coast Highway and the 405, 605, 22, and 710 freeways.

Visit this summer and take pleasure in this charming, relaxed, stylish and unique destination. Whether you spend an hour or a day, you’ll be charmed by the community’s warm welcome.

For more information, visit belmontshore.org.