Belmont Shore · Long Beach, CA

Between the bay and the Pacific.

Two private suites with rooftop decks and 360° views. Fifty meters to sand. One mile to 2nd Street. Jasmin runs California.

354+
Reviews
4.89★
Combined rating
9.9/10
Booking.com score
50m
To Alamitos Bay beach

Shankton Peninsula

One building. Two units.
Book one or both.

Peninsula sits at the tip of Belmont Shore — the narrow strip of land between Alamitos Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Both units have private rooftop decks. Both are 50 meters to the bay beach. The whole building sleeps 12.

Shankton Peninsula Unit A — rooftop deck
Unit A
2 BR · 2.5 BA · Sleeps 6

Ground floor. Private entrance. Two Thuma kings, queen sleeper sofa. Private rooftop deck. 50m to the bay. One dedicated parking spot.

2 bedrooms · 2.5 bathrooms · 2 Kings + Queen Sleeper
★ 4.89 · Available on Airbnb · From $285/night
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Shankton Peninsula Unit B — living space
Unit B
2 BR · 2.5 BA · Sleeps 6

Upper floor. Bay views from every window. Two Thuma kings, queen sleeper sofa. Private rooftop deck above. Sleeps 6 with room to breathe.

2 bedrooms · 2.5 bathrooms · 2 Kings + Queen Sleeper
★ 9.9/10 on Booking.com · From $285/night
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For groups of 8–12

Book the whole building.

Two kitchens, two rooftop decks, 4 bedrooms, 5 baths. Whole-building rate is less than both units listed separately. Reach out to Jasmin to arrange.

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Belmont Shore

A neighborhood that actually lives on the water.

Belmont Shore is the sliver of land at the tip of Long Beach — a real neighborhood, not a resort. Walk to the bay, walk to the ocean, walk to 2nd Street. People who live here stay for years. Jasmin is one of them.

LGB airport is 10 minutes away. LAX is 30–40 minutes depending on traffic. The parking situation is genuinely easy — Peninsula includes 1 dedicated spot per unit, and street parking is available on most blocks.

July and August are peak — families, surfers, everyone. September and October are better. Fewer people, the same water, the same light.

Shankton Peninsula — interior
Shankton Peninsula — bedroom
Shankton Peninsula — kitchen

The area guide

Jasmin's short list for Belmont Shore.

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Two beaches
Alamitos Bay is right out the door — calm, sheltered, great for paddleboarding and swimming with kids. The Pacific side is a 2-minute walk for waves and surf. Very different vibes, same distance.
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2nd Street
A mile-long strip of restaurants, bars, coffee, and shops. Walkable from the house — 15–20 minutes on foot, or a quick rideshare. Jasmin has a running list of her current favorites and will share it on check-in.
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Water activities
Alamitos Bay is one of the best paddleboard spots in LA County. Kayaks, e-foils, and boat rentals are available a short walk away. Surf on the Pacific side — Long Beach has consistent beach breaks year-round.
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Getting here
Long Beach Airport (LGB) is 10 minutes by car. LAX is 30–40 min. Each unit includes 1 dedicated parking spot. The neighborhood is walkable once you're settled — you won't need the car much.
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When to come
Year-round weather in Long Beach is exceptional. June gloom runs through early July. Peak season is July–August. September and October are the best — warm, clear, fewer crowds. Jasmin recommends October.
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Nearby
The Queen Mary is 15 minutes away. Aquarium of the Pacific is 20 minutes. Downtown Long Beach and the Pike are walkable from the property. Naples Island is a 15-minute walk — canals and gondolas worth seeing.
Alamitos Bay — calm water and palm trees, Belmont Shore
Alamitos Bay Marina — boats and palm trees
2nd Street, Belmont Shore — hydrangeas and bunting
Alamitos Bay beach — family walking with sailboat in background
Beachside bar and palms on the Belmont Shore Pacific side
Alamitos Bay pier at golden hour
Shankton Peninsula — front garden with Adirondack chairs

What guests say

4.89
★★★★★
354 reviews on Airbnb + Booking
9.9/10
Booking.com score · Unit B

"The roof deck view is just — unreal. You can see the bay to the north and the Pacific to the south at the same time. We had breakfast up there every morning. Jasmin had the kitchen fully stocked when we arrived."

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Stephanie L.
September 2024 · Unit B

"Best vacation rental experience I've ever had. Location is perfect. The beds are actually good — real quality mattresses. And Jasmin is the most thoughtful host I've encountered. She thought of everything."

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Marcus D.
July 2024 · Unit A

"We walked to the beach four times a day. The bay side for morning swims with the kids, the ocean side for afternoons. Two beaches, one house. That setup is genuinely rare."

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Amy W.
August 2024 · Unit A

"We came back for the second time this year. That says everything. The upper unit is spectacular — the bay views at sunrise are something I think about regularly. Already booked for next summer."

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Paul H.
October 2024 · Unit B

Your hosts

Jasmin runs California. Clifton keeps both coasts honest.

J
Jasmin
Property Manager · California

Runs the Peninsula from the ground up. Has lived in Belmont Shore for years — knows 2nd Street, the beach access points, the parking situation, and which coffee shop is worth the walk. She's the reason the California reviews say "the host thought of everything."

C
Clifton
Co-Founder

Co-founded Shankton with Chris nearly a decade ago. Peninsula is the West Coast anchor — the property that started the California side of the portfolio. Runs the collection year-round across both coasts.

Planning your trip

Belmont Shore, answered.

Where is Shankton Peninsula in Long Beach?
On the Belmont Shore Peninsula — the narrow strip between Alamitos Bay and the Pacific in Long Beach, California. You're about 50 meters from the sand, a short walk to 2nd Street's shops and restaurants, and minutes from Naples Island and the bay. See both units on the Shankton Peninsula page.
How far is Shankton Peninsula from the beach?
About 50 meters — a one-minute walk to the bay beach, with the open Pacific just across the peninsula. Both units include beach chairs and an umbrella, and each has a private rooftop deck with 360° bay-and-ocean views.
What is there to do in Belmont Shore?
Walk or bike 2nd Street for coffee, restaurants, and shops; paddleboard or kayak Alamitos Bay; cross to Naples Island's canals; or hit the Pacific for surfing and long beach walks. Shankton Peninsula puts you in the middle of all of it, 50 meters from the sand.
How do I get to Belmont Shore from the airport?
Long Beach Airport (LGB) is about 10 minutes away; LAX is 30–45 minutes depending on traffic. The neighborhood is walkable once you arrive, and each unit includes one dedicated off-street parking space — a rare amenity here.
Is parking easy in Belmont Shore?
Parking is the neighborhood's one catch — but each Shankton Peninsula unit includes one dedicated off-street space, which is uncommon in Belmont Shore. Street parking is available on most blocks, and honestly you won't need the car much once you're settled.
When is the best time to visit Long Beach?
Long Beach is a year-round destination with mild, sunny weather. Late spring through early fall brings the warmest beach days; winters are quiet and pleasant. 2nd Street and Alamitos Bay are liveliest on summer weekends — book early for those dates.
Can I book the whole building or just one unit?
Both. Each of the two identical units sleeps up to 6, or book the whole building for groups of up to 12. Check rates and availability on the Shankton Peninsula page — Jasmin can help you choose.
Why book directly instead of on Airbnb or Vrbo?
Booking direct at shankton.com means no platform service fees — typically 12–15% less than Airbnb or Vrbo for the same dates — plus direct contact with Jasmin, who runs the California homes. Same property, same host, better rate.

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Ready when you are

One unit or the whole building.
Jasmin will sort it out.

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