Photo Credit: Janice L. Green

Whether you’re a novice or an experienced kayaker, paddling is a superb way to explore the scenic waters of Alamitos Bay in Belmont Shores. The bay is protected from the wind by a sand spit peninsula and the Long Beach breakwater which makes it an ideal location to learn how to paddle. 

You can rent a kayak or use your own, and depending on your physical capability, you can paddle around the entire bay, marina and through the canals surrounding Naples Island where you will paddle along beautiful waterfront homes and a series of bridges.The  calm flat waters make Alamitos Bay the ideal place for stand up paddle boarding, canoeing, and kayaking.  If you have never paddled here before, this is the perfect place to have your first experience!

Aside from paddling, Alamitos Bay offers a myriad of recreational activities fit for the whole family. There are beaches perfect for picnicking, sunbathing, and swimming, and paths for walking and bicycle riding.Alamitos Bay is a popular watersport destination on summer weekends for kayaking, SUP paddle boarding, windsurfing, and kayak fishing, so come early to snag a free parking spot, and to take a moment to appreciate the surroundings!

Paddling is an ideal way to explore Alamitos Bay. This is a “must-see” paddling retreat.

Map of Alamitos Bay