Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier

Pier in Belmont Heights, California

Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier

Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier is a pier in Belmont Heights, Long Beach, California.

## Summary

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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* The Pike

## External links

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* Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier Foursquare venue page

## References

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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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Olympic venues in sailing

20th century|

* 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

21st century|

* 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

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