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Long Beach CA West Beach
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Just half an hour from Los Angeles, Long Beach is an oceanfront gem you’ll want to add to your California itinerary. The city offers beautiful beaches and marinas along with a busy dining and shopping scene that perfectly blends urban sophistication with beach-town fun.
With 11 miles of sandy shoreline, waterfront adventure is central to the city’s charm. Visitors can enjoy the waves from dry land at one of the family-friendly beaches like Alamitos Beach and Marine Park, or rent stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, Duffy electric boats, and other watercraft in Rainbow Marina. Try your hand at kitesurfing on Long Beach’s Belmont Shore, one of the best places in the state for beginners to learn the sport. Hop aboard a vessel and venture out to sea on a whale-watching tour from Harbor Breeze Cruises, a sailboat through Sunglow Charters, a point-to-point ride on the high-speed water taxis, or a romantic excursion on a Venetian gondola.
amenities
Boat Launch
Bus Stop
Cell Service
Dog Park
Electric Charging
Free Parking
Metered Parking
Picnic
Playground
Restaurants Nearby
Restrooms
Showers
Snack Shack
ADA Parking
Accessibility Mat
activities
Basketball
Biking
Fishing
Kiteboarding
Scuba
Skateboarding
Soccer
Spear Fishing
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Windsurfing
prohibitions
No Alcohol
No Amplified Music
No Camping
No Cars on Sand
No Dogs
No Drones
No E-Bikes
No Fire Pits
No Fireworks
No Hole Digging
No Motorized Scooters
No Smoking
hazards
Heavy Shore Break
Shallow Water
Slippery Rocks
Sudden Drop Off
Stingray Activity
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High Stingray Activity
The stingray activity is determined by how many people have been stung by stingrays on that day. When more than two beachgoers have been stung by a stingray at the same tower location a purple indicator will appear in front of the tower. The stingray activity dial adjusts based on the total stingray incidents for the entire beach.
Swim at your Own Risk
Beaches and oceans are dynamic natural environments. Crowd conditions, currents, waves, wild animals, and other water and beach conditions can rapidly change. The risks and conditions shown on this site are informational only and not always real-time. Actual conditions may differ. Lifeguards are not always on duty or available. Always remain aware of your surroundings and exercise due care for your own safety and the safety of others around you.
Always check for water warnings or check with a lifeguard before you swim.