Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier
Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier is a pier in Belmont Heights, Long Beach, California.
The pier is commonly used for fishing and strolling. Sport fishing can be accessed at the end of the pier, as well as a snack stand and bait shop.[1]
History
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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 sixth-season episode of Dexter, "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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]The pier hosts an annual pirate-themed festival in the summer. The event includes music, dance, live theatre, black powder presentations, and a costume contest.[9][10]
A 4th of July party is held on the pier annually. The event includes live music, barbecue food and a beer garden. Formerly, the Long Beach fireworks could be seen from the area.[11]
See also
[edit]External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier". City of Long Beach. Archived from the original on May 11, 2012. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
- ↑ "The City of Belmont Heights". Claudine Burnett Books. August 31, 2015.
- 1 2 "Pier History". Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier. Retrieved August 28, 2010.
- ↑ "New LB Icon Taking Shape: Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier Blends Natural Beauty With Historical & Emotional Punch". Long Beach Report. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
- ↑ "The location: Prof. Gellar & Travis at Sunset". Dexter Filming Locations.
- ↑ "Stage 2 Governance, Legal And Funding" (PDF). Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ↑ Van Dyke, Jonathan (February 1, 2012). "Beach Assets Ready For Facelifts". Gazette Newspapers. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
- ↑ Krikorian, Doug (July 25, 2011). "KRIKORIAN: Tranquility at end of the pier". Long Beach Press-Telegram. Retrieved April 9, 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Pirate Invasion of Belmont Pier". Alfredo's Beach Club. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
- ↑ Painter, Alysia Gray (July 1, 2011). "Pirate Invasion of Belmont Pier". NBC. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
- ↑ "4th of July Party on the Pier". Alfredo's Beach Club. Archived from the original on April 30, 2012.
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