1 / 3Bayshore Playground
📍 Belmont Shore, CA
Long Beach waterfront venue at 54th and Ocean with swimming, kayak rentals, floating bounce houses, basketball, pickleball, racquetball, and a playground — all with direct water access and easy parking.
A great place to take the kids. Well ran by lifeguards. I wish people would clean up after themselves because there are chicken bones in the water and candy wrappers in the sand.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for active families with kids across a wide age range who want water and land activities in one location. The floating bounce houses are a standout for younger children; older kids gravitate to the courts and open water. Litter in the sand and water is an ongoing issue — bring your own cleanup supplies and supervise young swimmers closely.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Ron Quintana
2 years ago
“A great place to take the kids. Well ran by lifeguards. I wish people would clean up after themselves because there are chicken bones in the water and candy wrappers in the sand.”
Kathleen Gonzalez
6 years ago
“Great place to swim, kayak, SUP, and climb a floating gym. Good place to bring kids. You will find many triathletes, OWS and Master swimmers swimming here.”
Lindsay Blair
3 years ago
“Perfect place for pickleball at sunset! Salty air, tons of seagulls in the background… Oh except when one of the basketball players brings a speaker and blasts his music… Otherwise great! Only one court and we got lucky that there were only 4 people who wanted to play pickleball so it worked out. Bathrooms available, and it’s right on the water where you rent kayaks. Lovely location.”
Bianca Jackson
3 years ago
“EEEEEEEASY parking, I love that there are water buoys to protect from sharks 🦈 that's the best part. Great place to take the family. They have kayaking for like $12 an hour per person. Fun stuff. They have floating bounce houses for the kids. It made me wish I was a kid again. Good times, good times. I would give it a 5 if they had bounce houses for adults lol.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Bayshore Playground occupies a waterfront corner in Long Beach with shark-protection buoys marking the swim zone. Kayak rentals are available by the hour. Floating bounce houses operate seasonally for younger kids. On-shore facilities include basketball courts, pickleball, racquetball, and a traditional playground. A restaurant and restrooms are on site. Free parking directly adjacent.
