Alamitos Beach
The beach near downtown Long Beach at 780 E Shoreline Dr, with gentle waves sheltered by the breakwater.
Know before you go
- Parking
Metered lot.
Verified · City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Fees
Fee listed (usually for parking).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Paying
Metered lot.
Verified · City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Getting down
Stairs to the beach. Seaward of Ocean Blvd., Long Beach.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Tide & surf
Gentle waves, shielded by the Port of Long Beach and the offshore breakwater.
Verified · City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Hours
Unknown – check locally
- Dogs
Unknown – check locally
- Restrooms
Yes
Verified · City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Showers
Rinse showers.
Verified · City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Accessibility
Year-round ADA mobility mats.
Verified · City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Lifeguards
Lifeguard service listed. Staffing varies by season.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Rules
Unknown – check locally
- Food
Concession and rentals.
Verified · City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine · checked Oct 3, 2026
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.