Alamitos Bay in Belmont Shores offers a superb paddling experience for novice and experienced kayakers alike. This protected bay, shielded from the wind by a sand spit peninsula and the Long Beach breakwater, provides an ideal setting to learn and hone your paddling skills.

Whether you rent a kayak or use your own, you can explore the bay, marina, and canals surrounding Naples Island, where you'll paddle past beautiful waterfront homes and bridges. The calm, flat waters make Alamitos Bay perfect for standup paddleboarding, canoeing, and kayaking. If you're new to paddling, this is an excellent place to have your first on-water experience.

Beyond paddling, Alamitos Bay provides a wealth of recreational activities for the whole family. Visitors can enjoy the beaches for picnicking, sunbathing, and swimming, as well as walking and biking trails. On summer weekends, the bay is a popular watersports destination for kayaking, standup paddleboarding, windsurfing, and kayak fishing, so arrive early to secure parking and take in the picturesque surroundings. While paddling, keep an eye out for the stingless moonjellies floating on the water's surface.

Paddling is the ideal way to explore this must-see coastal destination.

Map of Alamitos Bay