Colorado Lagoon Park Beach

Located in the city of Long Beach, Colorado Lagoon is an inland saltwater lagoon that is surrounded by large parks. There are two unnamed beaches on opposing sides of the lagoon shoreline which are connected by a pedestrian bridge. It is a popular visiting spot among locals owing to its calm and shallow waters. Colorado Lagoon and its surrounding parks offer a variety of amenities including lifeguards, picnic areas, showers, restrooms, a playground, tennis lawn, and a golf course and also offer access to people with disabilities. Dogs are not allowed on the beaches around Colorado Lagoon. Getting to Colorado Lagoon is easy - it’s located at 5119 East Colorado Street. There is a free parking lot available near the lagoon at Appian Way and also at Nieto Avenue off 6th Street.

Colorado Lagoon Park and the beaches within it offer few activities including swimming, picnicking, golfing, wildlife watching, and model boat sailing. The lagoon is a popular swimming option due to its shallow depth and absence of water currents. However, we recommend reviewing the water quality before visiting due to the high level of microbial contamination and pollutants often reported in the water here. A popular activity here is model boat racing - the Long Beach Model Boat Shop organizes a seven-week model boat-making workshop for children during summers and model boat races are held in the lagoon every Friday. The grassy park around the lagoon has walking trails, playgrounds, picnicking areas, and barbecue spots making it an ideal place for a family visit. Colorado Lagoon has an interesting landscape and you can see many species of birds here including sandspur and killdeer.

There are many attractions near Colorado Lagoon Park - the Wetland and Marine Education Center offers guided tours of the wetlands near its premises which highlights its vibrant yet fragile ecology. Another nearby attraction is the Marine Stadium, which offers various activities including water skiing and picnicking, and organizes powerboat races during the month of August. If you are looking for another attraction near Colorado Lagoon Park, The Museum of Latin American Art houses over 1,500 exquisite artworks of acclaimed Latin artists including Daniel Lind-Ramos and Pájaro.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Colorado Lagoon Park within a 16-minute drive. Michael’s On Naples Ristorante is a high-end Italian restaurant that offers a wonderful terrace dining area and serves delicious risotto and seafood pasta. P.F Chang’s serves fantastic Chinese dishes including honey chicken, salt and pepper prawns, and spring rolls which are offered in generous portions. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Colorado Lagoon Park, Bentley: A Vietnamese Kitchen serves great pho and bánhmì.

If you are looking for a hotel near Colorado Lagoon Park, there are many great options within a 17-minute drive. The 4-Star Hotel Maya - a DoubleTree by Hilton offers various amenities including a Latin American restaurant, a pool, fire pits, cabanas, hot tub, and a fitness center along with bike and watercraft rentals. A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Hotel Current Long Beach which offers several amenities including a pool, complimentary breakfast, and access to a golf course. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Colorado Lagoon Park, the modestly priced 2-Star Quality Inn Long Beach offers a seasonal pool and complimentary continental breakfast.