Peninsula Beach(Bay Shore Walk)

Located in the Peninsula neighborhood of the city of Long Beach, Peninsula Beach is the name of a south-facing sandy beach that borders the Pacific Ocean. This beach is not to be confused with Peninsula Bayside Beach which is another separate beach on the northern part of the Peninsula neighborhood facing Alamitos Bay. This beach is a stretch of light brown sand and has calm waters due to the presence of Long Beach Breakwater nearby. The northern part of the beach is wider than its southern part. The beach also has a boardwalk running along its length called the Seaside Walk, which was built in the 1920s and is considered to be a heritage landmark by local residents. It has a backdrop of the bright residential houses of the Peninsula neighborhood. The beach has lifeguards and restrooms on its southern end, but it does not offer any other amenities. Dogs are not allowed on the beach. Getting to Peninsula Beach is easy - it's located near the East Seaside Walk between 55th Place and 72nd Place. There is a paid parking lot available on the north end of the beach at Bayshore Playground and at the southern end of the beach near Alamitos Park while street parking is available along the side streets of Ocean Boulevard.

Peninsula Beach offers many activities including wildlife watching, swimming, paddle-boarding, beachcombing, sunbathing, kayaking, canoeing, motorboating, sailboating, parasailing, surf-skiing, and jet skiing. The calm water near the beach is great for amateur swimmers. The steady onshore winds blowing around the beach make it ideal for kitesurfing, sailboats, and parasailing. You can spot dolphins and sea lions in the water near the beach. There is a kayak and paddleboard rental facility, which is situated between 54th and 55th Place. We recommend visiting the adjacent Belmont Shore Beach which features a greater number of amenities including showers and volleyball courts, a pet-friendly area, and the Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier offering pier fishing spots.

There are many attractions near Peninsula Beach. If you like shopping, the one-and-a-half-mile-long popular shopping area situated along 2nd Street offers an array of designer and branded stores. Another popular attraction is the Long Beach Museum of Art which houses a permanent collection of 4,000 artworks made by eminent artists including Charles and Ray Eames, George Rickney, and Sherrie Wolf. If you are looking for another attraction near Peninsula Beach, the El Dorado Nature Center is a 105-acre park that has a vibrant landscape and unique biodiversity. You can explore this interesting park through hiking trails.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Peninsula Beach within a 20-minute drive. Sir Winston’s Restaurant & Lounge is a great high-end restaurant set within the iconic luxury ship the Queen Mary which offers delicious steaks and seafood. Open Sesame serves delicious Middle Eastern dishes including kebabs, Lebanese pizza, and chicken tawook. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Peninsula Beach, the Village Cafe serves excellent breakfast dishes.

If you are looking for a hotel near Peninsula Beach, there are many great options within a 15-minute drive. The 4-Star Renaissance Long Beach Hotel offers a variety of amenities including a pool, a restaurant, hot tub, fitness center, fire pit, and a lounge. A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Best Western Plus Hotel At The Convention Center which offers many amenities including a pool, complimentary breakfast, and fitness center. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Peninsula Beach, the modestly priced 2-Star Quality Inn Long Beach-Signal Hill offers a variety of amenities including a pool, restaurant, and complimentary breakfast.