Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier, pier in Belmont Heights, California
Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier is a wooden and concrete structure that reaches far out into the Pacific Ocean, ending in a hexagonal platform with two short wings on either side. Along its length, benches and railings line the walkway, giving visitors a place to stand or sit directly above the water.
The first pier on this spot was built in 1915 at a place then known as Devil's Gate, drawing fishermen and families to the waterfront. Decades of use wore it down, and in 1967 a new concrete structure replaced the original one.
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 year-round and anglers do not need a state fishing license to fish from it, which makes it a straightforward spot to cast a line. Early morning and late afternoon tend to be the best times to visit, whether for fishing or simply walking out over the water.
Just offshore, several artificial islands are painted in bright colors and decorated with small gardens, giving them the look of small resort destinations. In reality they conceal oil drilling equipment, making them one of the more unusual sights visible from the end of the pier.
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