Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier, pier in Belmont Heights, California
Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier is a wooden walkway extending about 550 meters (1800 feet) into the water and roughly 7 meters (24 feet) wide. The structure features benches, railings, and a special hexagonal area at the end with two wings reaching outward.
The original pier was built in 1915 at a location called Devil's Gate and served fishermen and families as a gathering place. After more than 50 years, a new concrete pier was constructed in 1967 to replace the older wooden structure.
The pier is a gathering place where anglers and walkers come to enjoy the sea breeze and spend time by the water. Generations of visitors have shared stories here and connected with the local fishing culture that remains alive at this spot.
The pier is open to the public year-round and does not require a fishing license to catch fish. The best times for fishing are early morning or late afternoon when fish are most active.
Just offshore stand several artificial islands painted in tropical colors with miniature gardens that look like resort destinations, though they actually house oil drilling equipment. This unusual sight blends industrial activity with the peaceful scene of fishing and strolling.
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