WOW - Walk On Wednesdays Walking Group
Join our Walk on Wednesdays (WOW) walking group.
We gather every Wednesday morning at 7:15 am in front of Chase Bank and leave promptly at 7:30 am to embark on a brisk 1 hour, 3-mile loop. Every week, we rotate through 12 different routes with each one going by water - the ocean, the bay, the canals, Marine Stadium, and the Colorado Lagoon.
Tour the Shore weekly walking group
Join Tour the Shore, our weekly group tour suitable for all levels and abilities. Whether you prefer walking, skating, or wheeling, everyone is welcome! We gather every Saturday morning at 7:30am at 2nd & Laverne to embark on a 2-3 mile loop, exploring a different point of interest each week. Bring the whole family, including your furry friends, and come with your enthusiasm! Plus, enjoy exclusive discounts on coffee and food at Chapter II Coffee for all participants. See you there!
Labor Day Luau & Caftan Bar Crawl
Sunday, September 6th 1pm-5pm
Whether you're going full White Lotus chic, channeling your inner Real Housewife, rocking a Mrs. Roper moment—or showing up in your best vintage aloha shirt, linen set, or Magnum P.I. mustache—this crawl is your runway.
Belmont Shore Car Show
One of the largest car shows on the west coast!
14 Blocks • Classic Cars • Street Fair • Vendors • Shops • Free to Spectators
LBsoundbrowse Heard
Saturday, October 10th, 6-10 PM
Belmont Shore, Long Beach, CA 90803
Free & Open to the Public
Experience intersections of art and commerce at LBsoundbrowse in Belmont Shore, where occupied and empty storefronts, along with mixed-use spaces, become sites for chance encounters and auditory serendipity. Step away from algorithm-driven fast-tracking and immerse yourself in the leisurely analog experience of sound browsing.
Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 21st annual. 5200 E. Second Street. Justin Rudd and his nonprofit Community Action Team host about 50 adult artists who use the sidewalks of trendy Second Street to work on their large paper canvases.
Belmont Shore Book Fair
Sunday, October 25th 2026
Discover and buy new books. Meet local writers and publishers, and enjoy engaging panel discussions. Support our local literary community.
Trick-or-Treat on 2nd Street
Oct. 31st - 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Come to the Shore from 4pm-6pm on October 31st for a frightening good time!
Trick or Treating on 2nd Street is a long-standing tradition. Halloween just isn’t the same without it.
Look for our JACK-O-LANTERN SIGNs in the windows for participating businesses that will be handing out treats.
Small Business Saturday -Shop the Shore
Small Business Saturday - The day after Black Friday — SHOP SMALL!!!
Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses and communities across the country and is part of the larger Shop Small Movement.
And to make your shopping experience even better - Enjoy FREE PARKING all day!
Looking for ideas? Belmont Shore is home to 28 blocks of businesses with tons of unique gift items for your loved ones. Check our directory and start planning your day.
42nd Annual Belmont Shore Christmas Parade - Light up the Night!
The 42nd Annual Belmont Shore Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 5th 2026 from 6pm-9pm
One of the biggest parades of the year in Long Beach takes place yearly on the first Saturday in December. Families line up along 2nd Street for a seat or best viewing of the night-time event that includes Santa Claus, plenty of elves, and colorful bands, costumes, floats and surprises.
Over a dozen local marching bands, 100 entries, floats designed by Long Beach businesses and associations, marching bands, and local personalities and dignitaries, all make this the hometown favorite to get you in the holiday spirit. Belmont Shore loves the holidays and is adorned with light pole banners with festive holiday symbols and sentiments.
No Christmas Parade would be complete without an appearance by St. Nick! Entries return to Livingston Avenue heading west along the north side of East Second Street.
Tour the Shore weekly walking group
Join Tour the Shore, our weekly group tour suitable for all levels and abilities. Whether you prefer walking, skating, or wheeling, everyone is welcome! We gather every Saturday morning at 7:30am at 2nd & Laverne to embark on a 2-3 mile loop, exploring a different point of interest each week. Bring the whole family, including your furry friends, and come with your enthusiasm! Plus, enjoy exclusive discounts on coffee and food at Chapter II Coffee for all participants. See you there!
Stroll & Savor August Night 2
Thursday, August 20th - NIGHT TWO of August’s Stroll
Enjoy an evening walking along 2nd Street, savoring food from around the globe, sipping samples, shopping in our retail shops and listening to talented local musicians as you stroll with your family, friends, and dogs (yes, we have treats for dogs too!).
Stroll & Savor August Night 1
Wednesday August 19th - NIGHT ONE of August’s Stroll
Enjoy an evening walking along 2nd Street, savoring food from around the globe, sipping samples, shopping in our retail shops and listening to talented local musicians as you stroll with your family, friends, and dogs (yes, we have treats for dogs too!).
WOW - Walk On Wednesdays Walking Group
Join our Walk on Wednesdays (WOW) walking group.
We gather every Wednesday morning at 7:15 am in front of Chase Bank and leave promptly at 7:30 am to embark on a brisk 1 hour, 3-mile loop. Every week, we rotate through 12 different routes with each one going by water - the ocean, the bay, the canals, Marine Stadium, and the Colorado Lagoon.
Tour the Shore weekly walking group
Join Tour the Shore, our weekly group tour suitable for all levels and abilities. Whether you prefer walking, skating, or wheeling, everyone is welcome! We gather every Saturday morning at 7:30am at 2nd & Laverne to embark on a 2-3 mile loop, exploring a different point of interest each week. Bring the whole family, including your furry friends, and come with your enthusiasm! Plus, enjoy exclusive discounts on coffee and food at Chapter II Coffee for all participants. See you there!
Taste the Shore
Taste the Shore every 2nd Saturday from 1pm-4pm.
This event is ticketed with limited space.
BSBA Member Breakfast
Belmont Shore General Member Breakfasts
Our General Member Meetings are a chance for BSBA members to come together, share updates, and hear from special guests offering business insights and community news. While open to the public, these meetings are designed to support and connect our member businesses.
Tuesday, March 31st, at Legends Sportsbar
8:30am - Breakfast served. Mix and mingle.
9:00am - Introductions & Reports
9:35am - Special Guests TBD
10:00am - Meeting adjourns
Taste the Shore
Taste the Shore every 2nd Saturday from 1pm-4pm.
This event is ticketed with limited space.
Tour the Shore weekly walking group
Join Tour the Shore, our weekly group tour suitable for all levels and abilities. Whether you prefer walking, skating, or wheeling, everyone is welcome! We gather every Saturday morning at 7:30am at 2nd & Laverne to embark on a 2-3 mile loop, exploring a different point of interest each week. Bring the whole family, including your furry friends, and come with your enthusiasm! Plus, enjoy exclusive discounts on coffee and food at Chapter II Coffee for all participants. See you there!
Spring Sidewalk Sale
Spring Sidewalk Sale in Belmont Shore
📅 Saturday, May 16 & Sunday, May 17
🕘 Times vary by business
Kick off the season with two days of shopping, sunshine, and spring deals during Belmont Shore’s Spring Sidewalk Sale! Stroll 2nd Street and discover outdoor tables filled with sales, samples, and seasonal specials from your favorite local retailers and salons.
Look for festive balloons to spot participating businesses. Come support small, shop local, and enjoy all the charm of Belmont Shore!
Tour the Shore weekly walking group
Join Tour the Shore, our weekly group tour suitable for all levels and abilities. Whether you prefer walking, skating, or wheeling, everyone is welcome! We gather every Saturday morning at 7:30am at 2nd & Laverne to embark on a 2-3 mile loop, exploring a different point of interest each week. Bring the whole family, including your furry friends, and come with your enthusiasm! Plus, enjoy exclusive discounts on coffee and food at Chapter II Coffee for all participants. See you there!
Shore Mixer
Belmont Shore Networking Mixer - Wednesday, April 22nd, 5pm-7pm
Join us for our Networking Mixer.
This is one of the easiest ways to stay connected, meet new neighbors, and be part of what’s happening in Belmont Shore. These are casual, productive, and always worth your time—we hope to see you there.
Please register to attend at belmontshore.org/mixer
Bunnies on the Bay Run
The Bunnies on the Bay Run is a FREE, 0.4-mile fun run along along the Bay.
Saturday, April 4th at 10am.
Suit up in your best bunny costume (inflatable Bunny costumes highly encouraged!) and waddle, sprint, or bunny hop your way around along the bay.
Tuttle Photo History Walk
Join us as we celebrate Tuttle Cameras 80th anniversary with this black and white photo walk down memory lane. So load up the camera with some black and white film, switch the digital camera to monochrome and lets meet up at the original location of Tuttle Camras at 4800 Second Street. Tuttle Cameras was at three different locations on Second Street from 1946 to 1995 and we will stop at all of them as we capture Second Street today in a vintage look of black and white.
Valentine's Sweets & Sips Festival
Belmont Shore Valentine’s Sweets & Sips Festival
Belmont Shore Businesses will be offering an array of chocolate treats for chocolate lovers, along with other sweets to satisfy the whole family. There is no entry fee for the event, only the cost of tickets used to purchase the dessert and beverage items.
Tour the Shore weekly walking group
Saturday, February 14th
A special Valentine’s Day walk to Sin Confections. A gourmet chocolate shop in the garage of a home in bluff park. Meet the chocolatier and get first dibs for some Vday chocolates! Bring $$
Join Tour the Shore, our weekly group tour suitable for all levels and abilities. Whether you prefer walking, skating, or wheeling, everyone is welcome! We gather every Saturday morning at 7:30am at 2nd & Laverne to embark on a 2-3 mile loop, exploring a different point of interest each week. Bring the whole family, including your furry friends, and come with your enthusiasm! Plus, enjoy exclusive discounts on coffee and food at Chapter II Coffee for all participants. See you there!
Tour the Shore weekly walking group
Saturday, February 7th
Join us for a private tour of Legend’s Sportsbar (and museum). They have over 200 pieces of historical sports memorabilia. From signed Babe Ruth ball to a 1984 olympic torch ... don’t miss this opportunity to hear about the items and how they were secured.
Join Tour the Shore, our weekly group tour suitable for all levels and abilities. Whether you prefer walking, skating, or wheeling, everyone is welcome! We gather every Saturday morning at 7:30am at 2nd & Laverne to embark on a 2-3 mile loop, exploring a different point of interest each week. Bring the whole family, including your furry friends, and come with your enthusiasm! Plus, enjoy exclusive discounts on coffee and food at Chapter II Coffee for all participants. See you there!
Tour the Shore weekly walking group
Saturday, January 31st
Join us for a walk across Davies Bridge to explore Davies Boat Launch. We’ll talk about the upcoming Davies bridge improvements.
Join Tour the Shore, our weekly group tour suitable for all levels and abilities. Whether you prefer walking, skating, or wheeling, everyone is welcome! We gather every Saturday morning at 7:30am at 2nd & Laverne to embark on a 2-3 mile loop, exploring a different point of interest each week. Bring the whole family, including your furry friends, and come with your enthusiasm! Plus, enjoy exclusive discounts on coffee and food at Chapter II Coffee for all participants. See you there!
Holiday Carolers
Holiday music is coming to Belmont Shore! Enjoy roaming carolers, acoustic sets, and surprise performances along 2nd Street.
Holiday Carolers
Holiday music is coming to Belmont Shore! Enjoy roaming carolers, acoustic sets, and surprise performances along 2nd Street.
Buy it in Belmont Shore
Spend a collective $200+ at qualifying Belmont Shore independent retailers during campaign dates. Collect and save your receipts. Bring receipts to the BSBA office at 200 La Verne Ave to verify and redeem your $25 gift card.
Tour the Shore weekly walking group
Saturday, March 7th
This week’s adventure features beachcombing and a community clean-up along the hard-packed sand of the Peninsula shoreline.
Tour the Shore weekly walking group
Saturday, October 11
Take a walk with Realtor Kendra Miller and see examples of home remodels in Belmont Shore.
Join Tour the Shore, our weekly group tour suitable for all levels and abilities. Whether you prefer walking, skating, or wheeling, everyone is welcome! We gather every Saturday morning at 7:30am at 2nd & Laverne to embark on a 2-3 mile loop, exploring a different point of interest each week. Bring the whole family, including your furry friends, and come with your enthusiasm! Plus, enjoy exclusive discounts on coffee and food at Chapter II Coffee for all participants. See you there!
Art Walk + Open House Night
Explore the Belmont Shore Art Walk + Open House on Saturday, Oct 4, as galleries and side-street/upstairs businesses open their doors for an evening of art, sips, and discovery along 2nd Street.
Tour the Shore weekly walking group
Saturday, September 27
We’ll walk to Mother’s Beach to welcome the change of the season with a guided reflection led by Meghan Pinyan, Forest Therapy Guide.
Join Tour the Shore, our weekly group tour suitable for all levels and abilities. Whether you prefer walking, skating, or wheeling, everyone is welcome! We gather every Saturday morning at 7:30am at 2nd & Laverne to embark on a 2-3 mile loop, exploring a different point of interest each week. Bring the whole family, including your furry friends, and come with your enthusiasm! Plus, enjoy exclusive discounts on coffee and food at Chapter II Coffee for all participants. See you there!
Tour the Shore weekly walking group
Saturday, August 23rd
Walk to the Jack Dunster Marine Biological Reserve. A hidden seaside park with natural landscaping, public docks and lots of wildlfe awaits.
Meet every Saturday morning at 7:30am at 2nd & Laverne to embark on a 2-3 mile loop, exploring a different point of interest each week.
Tour the Shore weekly walking group
Saturday, August 16th
Walk to Marina Pacifica. I’ll show you the back way, and show you the exciting changes coming to Marina Pacifica including the newly opened Nigel’s.
Meet every Saturday morning at 7:30am at 2nd & Laverne to embark on a 2-3 mile loop, exploring a different point of interest each week.
Tour the Shore weekly walking group
Saturday, August 9th
The Longest Running, Largest Beach Water Polo Event in the World happens at Horny Corner every summer and we’ll be walking over to see the tournaments get started, talk to some player and learn the history of this event.
Meet every Saturday morning at 7:30am at 2nd & Laverne to embark on a 2-3 mile loop, exploring a different point of interest each week.
Belmont Shore Art Walk
🎨 Belmont Shore Art Walk – Saturday, August 2nd | 5–9 PM
In collaboration with Long Beach Creative Group and the Belmont Shore Business Association, you're invited to an inspiring evening of art, community, and culture at the Belmont Shore Art Walk, featuring exhibitions across seven unique locations:
Alf’s Body Art Studio, Angel’s Share, BSBA Office Gallery, Chapter II Coffee, Le Macaron, Micro Gallery 2, Micro Gallery 20, Nu Du Salon
Meet the artists (lineup TBA), enjoy refreshments, and explore Second Street businesses transformed into pop-up galleries. Exhibits will remain on view through September 7th.
Celebrate creativity on Second Street—art is everywhere!
Tour the Shore weekly walking group
Saturday, August 2nd
We’ll walk to Recreation Park and explore the Band Shell, the playground and learn about the Long Beach declaration of “Iowa by the Sea”
Join Tour the Shore, our weekly group tour suitable for all levels and abilities. Whether you prefer walking, skating, or wheeling, everyone is welcome! We gather every Saturday morning at 7:30am at 2nd & Laverne to embark on a 2-3 mile loop, exploring a different point of interest each week. Bring the whole family, including your furry friends, and come with your enthusiasm! Plus, enjoy exclusive discounts on coffee and food at Chapter II Coffee for all participants. See you there!