Bluff Park is such a relaxing little spot near the beach. It's clean, quiet, and has that peaceful ocean-breeze vibe that makes you want to sit down and stay awhile. It's a perfect place to have a picnic, read a book, or just exist without feeling overstimulated for once. read more

One of my favorite local spaces to relax, people watch, journal, pic if or take a nice walk. Parking is tricky and I don't want to share my secret but you won't be disappointed here. read more

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Beautiful sunset, calm tide, peaceful, relaxing, perfect spot to spend a day at the beach is pretty clean not clear, but has its great benifits read more

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Nice small long (short distance) mini part, part of Long Beach mini park along the Ocean Blvd overlooking the oceans great view of the waterfront and Queen Mary boat and downtown LB. Perfect sport for sunset or sunrise. read more

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This park has a long sidewalk and some benches and an amazing view of the ocean and park down below. This is a very nice place to take a long walk. There was also a nice breeze, which made it very pleasant. read more

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Spent a lovely morning with my friend strolling through Bluff Park with the doggies. Some people were walking their dogs, others just finishing their run with what looked to be a little run club. We had our coffee in one hand and the dogs in another on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. It wasn't too busy at the time that we were there which was nice. I will say we were approached uncomfortably by someone there. We had to pause our beautiful walk until the person walked away, so definitely keep an eye out for that. Just with any place, keep your eyes peeled always. Loved that we were able to stroll along the coastline though! read more

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Nice place to walk down the coast without having to go down to the actual sand itself. Plenty of cement benches along the way to sit down and rest. read more

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Breathtaking views of the sky dancing in your eyes. Above, below, across, behind, ahead, every corners are a 3D painting From dust to dawn, magical all around Stand still, close your eyes Nature is talking Parakeets singing Wind whispering Ocean drumming Sky rolling Magical all around read more

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I love this park; unfortunately, I don't get here as often as I would like. It can be really crowded during the summer months and nicer weather; however, if you can trek out here during the early hours of the morning or later in the evening it's not as crowded. The only issue you need to be careful with is sketchy people during the early and late hours and try to be in a party of two or more. read more

Bluff Park is a greenspace on the south side of Ocean Blvd between the museum on the west and 36th Place on the east, with sidewalks around the perimeter. Bluff Park is a great place to walk, jog, run, bicycle, skate, meditate, do yoga, play, sunbathe, people watch, picnic and relax. Owners of radio controlled planes sometimes fly their planes there, taking advantage of the updrafts caused by onshore winds hitting the bluff. There are some excellent views of the ocean and the bike path below from the bluff, and visitors can take some awesome pictures here. Parking can be found along Ocean Blvd, but it's limited. Parking can also be found in the neighborhood to the north, or the parking lot down below the bluffs, but you'll have to walk up. read more

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One of my favorite spots to take a relaxing walk parallel to the beach. The cool breeze and views makes it breath-taking. You'll see people flying their small drone planes, it's dog-friendly and other people doing workouts on the grass. See you at the Bluff Park sidewalk trails. It also has several access points via stairs to go down below at the bike path/pedestrian path on the beach! read more

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Yogalution movement and wellness provides free yoga on the bluff every day from 11am-12. Recently they brought back their seasonal sunset classes that start at 6pm, every Monday through Friday. I was able to attend the 6pm class this past thursday with Beto. He's a great instructor! Will be back for another one of his sessions. Something to note: Classes are Cancelled when it is raining and when grass is too wet from a recent rain storm. Be sure to check their Ig for updates. Also, if you are uncomfortable attending in person they provide a live-stream on their Yogalution on the Bluff Facebook Page. read more

This park is the place to be at! Yoga on the bluff, park down by the beach, ride the bikes with the kids, walk, jog, run, workout... everything you need under the sun. There are even lemonade stands and a fitness instructor down here! Oh...don't forget the ice cream trucks...especially the Batman truck! Bring your water bottle, snacks, protein shake, beach gear and don't forget to pay for parking...I was lucky today...but who knows? Got so occupied with putting my kid's helmet and gears on that we rushed off without paying. But you can park for free by residential area. Just walk down the steps and make that your workout...go back up a few times...whew! Your legs will burn! read more

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February 17, 2021 Quite unintentionally, sitting by the Bluff Park path again on Ash Wednesday. The California poppies are starting to make their appearance. read more

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Woke up early today and made the quick drive down the 605 to Long Beach to meet a couple of my brothers for a morning surf fishing sesh. High tide topped out around 7:30, and the morning mist with a good chill in the air meant the beach wasn't going to offer us any company. Bluff Park at the top of the ... well, bluff... is a strip of grass between a walking/bike path and the street. Many folks enjoy jogging, dog walking, or roller blading along this path. Stairs down the beach provide access to the sand, as well as more paths for bikers, beach-hikers, and canine sidekicks. Like many places around SoCal, the homeless population here is notable. Your nose tells you pretty quickly that plenty of folks don't bother trying to find a restroom when nature calls, so shoes are recommended. City workers fight the good fight to keep the area clean, and its a heck of a lot nicer than the Greater Belmont Pier/Ocean Ave proper was when I was a kid fishing down here. As for the beach, keep in mind that you are inside the break wall/harbor, so water and sand tend to be dirtier than other open water areas. After the first good rain of the year, several storm drains across SoCal end here... so all that junk in the system flushes to here, too. Always a possibility of finding a needle out here, but you're more likely to get poked in the foot by a stingray-- there are a lot of them here in the relatively warm and less turbulent waters. Still, I like coming down here. It's not pure nature like the Sonoma Coast or something, but sometimes you gotta make the best of what is close by. read more

Bluff Park is a gem in Long Beach. High above the water with a great walkway and dramatic views of the Queen Mary and ports. There is a nice wide green space to hang out in and usually some flowers are in bloom on the other side of the railing at the top of the cliff. Lots of people are out walking dogs and there are plenty of trash cans along the way so no reason to litter! Ever! Please keep our earth clean. read more

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Bluff Park is the narrow strip of land between Ocean Boulevard and the vertical cliffs (bluff) that drop down to the beach and ocean, and roughly Junipero Avenue and Loma Avenue to the north and south. It was slowly donated to the city in parcels beginning in 1919, with the final piece purchased in 1984. Today it comprises 13.2 acres in what many consider the nicest part of Long Beach, CA. The neighborhood in which it marked the western boundary is likewise called Bluff Park Heights. The housing stock between Broadway and Ocean Boulevard contains most of the most beautiful architecture in the city. The park is for passive use - walking, biking, picnicking, and even yoga classes most mornings. Plenty of leashed dogs there, too. Given the great weather, it is also a place where homeless people congregate due to the lack of public programs that address this human misery. Still, it is a terrific asset for the city and its residents to be able to use this open space for their well being. read more

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I usually bike past this park, but used it for a workout and wow, it really has everything. I love the grass park off ocean, several sets of stairs down to the ocean, plenty of beach that it never feels crowded, both a biking and walking path, volleyball courts, and convenient restrooms that were decent by park standards. Located in a beautiful part of Long Beach, this is a fantastic place to come relax, enjoy the beach, or get a great workout in. The views here are wonderful too. Overall, it is a very well maintained area. read more

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A hidden gem in plain sight. A little close to traffic at some parts but a great place to have picnic and have Thai Curry Pizza (see my review). Ocean view and breeze, plenty of parking and nice views of architecture of fancy residences read more

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Bluff park is located on Ocean Avenue, and is uphill to the beach and sand. Parking is free here, and there is usually ample spots available. Though I usually park across the street, because the sidewalk lining the park is higher than usual and makes it hard for my passengers to exit. The park is narrow and long, has plenty of open green space, and benches every few hundred meters. There are stairways that lead to the beach below, which is about 30 feet lower in elevation. Night time provides a romantic spot to bring you significant other. I have come here before during dates, and it was pretty nice and uncrowded. Just no funny business, as Long Beach PD patrols often. I have not come across too many bad characters here, just chill beach goers getting away from the stress of LA county and the daily grind. read more

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I really enjoy coming here every day for my walk. My work is pretty stressful at times and the ocean helps me de-stress while the energy of the other people helps me feel less separated from the world, since I work from home. The great thing about this beach/park is that it is virtually part of the city. You don't have to go very far to get to it and if you come at the right time you can park for free on the street, which I am usually able to do. If not there is a metered lot off of Junipero, i think it is. Bluff Park, from what I can tell, over looks the beach and I am not sure if the beach has it's own name and designation, but the park is a grassy area above. You can see the ocean, the queen mary, terminal island, downtown long beach, belmont pier and off in the distant the ships heading into LA harbor. If you choose to walk down the steep steps to the beach, there is a great bike trail/walking trail that runs as far as Shoreline Village and all the way down to Belmont Shores. I have walked it from Junipero to Belmont Pier at Termino Street and it is a great walk. The down side is that being breakwater and being right near the cruiseships, queen mary etc.. you get a lot of litter washing up on the beach. I dont know what clean up volunteer programs they have in place now, but they need one. It is such a pretty area, but a washed up KFC bucket can totally ruin the ambiance! AND INCASE ITS YOU WHO TOSSES YOUR KFC BUCKET INTO THE SEA! STOP IT OR I WILL HUNT YOU DOWN! Seriously, don't litter the beach people, there are lots of trash receptacles everywhere, there is no reason other than laziness to throw your trash in the water or on the beach! NASTY! Anyway, there are a lot of extreme and insanity workouts going on here, people running the stairs, doing wind sprints on the sand, etc.. there is also yoga and dog walking and people making out or chilling reading a book.. so if you like to watch the ocean, but don't want to get sand on your feet, this is a great place to grab some grass or a bench and chill out. read more

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Find me running on the pedestrian side of the bike path as the sun sets :) Say HI if you run into me ;) read more

A beautiful park for an evening walk. On weekends it can get a bit crowded and with COVID I don't prefer to go when it's crowded. There are lots of signs up reminding everyone to wear a mask and social distance. This park has a beautiful view of the ocean and there are several stair cases that lead you down to the beach with a bike and walking path. I recommend parking across the street instead of on Ocean since it is a major, busy street. This park has no exercise equipment or jungle gyms. It's just a well kept green open space. read more

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1-11-20: Come here from time to time to enjoy the view of the waterway and channel islands. It is a nice narrow long park perfect for walking your dog or grabbing a bench to chat with friends. read more

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Perfect for a nice walk, jog, or picnic. Pretty clean and beautiful ocean view :D I for sure reccomend

I love coming here to simply relax. My parents enjoy it too, Its great for walking your dogs or for sitting on the grass. read more

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Bluff Park is a beautifully basic strip of land that sits right behind the coastline. The beach next to it is pretty no-frills. You won't see as many surfers and attractions as Venice Beach, so you will find it pretty tranquil during less crowded times and bustling with chillaxing human activity during other times. You'll see roller skaters/bladers, joggers, and bikers on the path at the beach level. At the park level, you'll find people getting cozy under a tree or walking barefoot in the grass. Basically just folks trying to get out of their apartments. If you are local to LB or if you just want a more chill beach/park to go to, this one is a safe bet. Parking is generally easy on Ocean Blvd or the lot. read more

Its called the Bluff....long stretch view of the LBC that you wouldn't notice it to be anything else but a bike, run, green patch area but theres a legit name to it. So it started with that high rise scaring the city with more to come, so they regulated any more high rises to be built and bought this strip of land to keep it from being commercialized. What an awesome city. If you stroll by, there is a memorial area for lost sea soldiers I think, I posted photos. Family friend has their plaque there, how cool! - beautiful to stroll - like a mini mini mini pch drive with a view - residential parking (free) and walk down this area - picnic here, bike ride, photos read more

I liked coming here because of the trail that runs parallel to the coastline. The beach itself is okay. Bluff park up top is nice, the beach below is a little dirty and the water as well, but this never bothered me too much. Unfortunately, almost every time I would come, I would encounter a creep. You have to be aware of your surroundings if you are going alone and especially if you are a woman. If you come early in the morning you could probably avoid them, but I stopped coming here because they made me uncomfortable more than once. :( read more

Nice to walk on evenings... run/jog as well... gorgeous views and a beautiful breeze. LB is a city you just love read more

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Being right next to the Pacific Ocean and having the ocean front view deserves 5 stars. The iconic Ocean Blvd. scene with palm trees lining the skyline and the fresh salt air is also 5 star worthy. However, the parking is a pain and you must be aware of your surroundings at this park. Lots of homeless all over the place. Lots of them high on substances and displaying unpredictable behaviors. read more

Bluff Park is located on the corner of Ocean Blvd and Junipero. This park recently went through a remodel to accommodate wheelchair accessibility. Park is mainly used for yoga and other exercises. Before the remodel, mostly soccer players would take over the area. It is not a park with any play equipment for the kids, it's simply a bluff area with a great view. During the summer time, the LB Municipal Band holds concerts on certain night. Pretty fun time to spend with neighbors and family. Best to pack your lawn chair and picnic basket for a great night with live music. I would suggest that you park your car, and then walk up to the park since parking is tight in the area. read more

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This park is long and is covering a big portion of Ocean Blvd. and Junipero Beach. It's located on top of the beach and there's stairs available for beach access. There are no playgrounds or barbecue grills but there's a few benches to sit down and enjoy the views. This park is good for walking and running. It's a long pathway and you can do workouts on the stairs. There is no metered parking on Ocean Blvd. and can park there for a few hours on certain days. There is a statue of the "Lone Sailor" which was interesting to see. I really enjoyed this park because it wasn't crowded. It's a nice little park which is good for exercise or to catch some nice beach views without getting sand in your shoes. read more

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Very peaceful beach park with open visual field of the pier, ocean and port, could see the top of aquarium and queen mary. Some on-going construction along the sidewalk, but won't affect the bicycling and roller skating. It could be very windy though. read more

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Forgetting for a minute that there are many places for the drunks and bums to urinate or that the ocean here offers nothing so much as a large ripple to remind you that this is the mighty Pacific, biking the well marked, flat and uncrowded bike path is a wonderful way to spend the day, or a few hours. It's easy to get to, it's fun and it's free (they used to say that about me only I'm on the expensive side now...but I'm still fun). Anyway, there are so many things to see while peddling the path...piers to pause on, historic old buildings to cruise by and even an Olympic size swimming pool, too. There's the LB Museum of Art with a fine café (Claire's) that'll allow you to park your bike to the side while you dine on a lunch special and tall-masted ships in the marina to see on the ride. There are fishermen fishing, runners running, Yogists stretching and volleyballers slamming each other; lifeguards tanning*, teens dating, homeless to feed, drunks drinking and children wading. Well it's a free-for-all and when it's all said and done, you'll have fun on the bicycle run. And don't forget your helmet, water and sunblock (the sun reflecting off the languid and lifeless water can get intense). P.S. Combining a bike ride with a beach clean-up is remarkably rewarding. You'll feel good about doing your part to keep it clean. P.S.S. I'd have posted this in a "LB Bike Path" link if it existed but check the pics anyway... *No one swims or surfs here so the lifeguards um, work on their pecs and tans. read more

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3 years have passed since I penned this review, I'm still a fan, but time will tell if what I share with you my fellow Yelpers holds true. ============================================================== That being said, Marty & I joined a group of around 50 citizens (as we do every other year in San Diego too) as The Volunteer Neighborhood Halloween Watch Group. *No photographs were allowed to protect identities of citizens who feared retaliation, or, requested aninimity; no costumes were worn, we were all in white T-Shirts & shorts to stand out to any adversarial attempts and, so the police would be able to discern us from the criminals. A volunteer group, much not known as it's only 4 years in the making, but a good way to insure safe Halloween fun & activities with the help of citizens willing to make the effort. This Park is ideal for organizing this project and has really been reinvented to appeal to many, safer, nicer and above all welcoming. We were assigned the Bluff Park neighborhood from Junipero to Redondo, covering 1st & 2nd streets and, all side streets in between. So, for us us at least, last night was quite uneventful with kids, teens and even adults having a great time celebrating Halloween, and seeing the sad fact that many had come from neighborhoods which are not safe to even Trick or Treat in as many of the parents & other adults told us, so they too found Bluff Park a great starting point of safety for them. We not only were on patrol, but picked up 2 medium sized plastic garbage bags of trash from dropped candy wrappers in our area alone, interacted with homeowners who were only to happy to reward us with around 4 pounds of candies and, found our costumes of " Two Men in their Fifties " amusing. Marty had originally wanted our duds to be "Vodka (ME) & Regret (Marty), but we opted for something more conventional if you will. I must say, this park really is a nice spot, and when we returned to check off, (just in time too as the rain began around 8 P.M.) we were met by parents that thanked us and others who participated for our efforts and, the many residents who too were there to offer feedback for next year-"Thanks for picking up the trash, and getting rid of it in more ways than one!" No arrests were made last night, no problems other than candy wrappers littered along the streets, which is better than last year, where over 50 infractions required police intervention. Let's hope thing continue to improve, and just maybe Long Beach will shake it's bad rap as "The most ghetto beach city south of Ventura & north of San Diego." Until then everyone, Halloween will not fall on a Friday for another 7 years, so enjoy, respect each other's differences, ehtinicities, cultures, focus on removing the elements that would disrupt such, and remember in the end: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BDm_4b9OMM read more

This area is great. It's very popular with people. You can't beat the view. I mean, lots of open green grass. Just bring you a blanket, setup a picnic and you're golden. Always seems to be a nice breeze even on the hot days. Not much I can add that the other reviewers haven't captured. You can park on the road right along side. Free parking by the way. No meters. Hard to find a spot during the busy Summer months and weekends, but really parking isn't much of a problem here. There always seems to be an open spot. Make sure you got your parallel parking skils down. Not that it's hard, but that's the kind of parking you're gonna do. read more

On my last day in the LBC I decided to come down here and take a stroll along the beach. It was a Friday afternoon and there was plenty of parking along the street . Beautiful pathway to stroll / bike on the street level and beach level . Not crowded and was clean. Amazing view of the water . Walked on the beach and up to the shore. Sand was OK. Some trash and bottles in the sand. Few people were sunbathing . The beach doesn't compare obviously to ones in Malibu or SD, but if your in the LBC and want to catch a view rays , then come here. Long path for joggers and bikers . read more

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On a Sunny Day it's a really nice urban beach. The view is priceless. Yoga at 11:00am every day. The yoga is fun and a little odd at the same time. Passerbys sometimes make odd shout-outs. There can be lots of traffic noise. On a good day there are 50+ peeps with you on the grass. After or before yoga, you can go for a nice run or bike ride on the cement path. Lots of free parking by Bixby Park. Plenty of metered parking is available. The Long Beach Museum has a beautiful venue for a glass of wine. I really enjoy starting my Long Beach weekends here with a little yoga and a sandy run. read more

Bluff Park - Free Yoga every day at 11:00am. On a nice day around 50 peeps will be there with you. This pic was taken in December. - Parks Near Me - Long Beach, California

Bluff Park has a lot going for itself. It's fairly, surprisingly clean... at least in the area that we were. There is a bike path nearby. Walkers. Runners. Not much fishing on an October afternoon. Where are all the dog walkers? Didn't see hardly any. actually it wasn't busy at all. We parked in the lot off of Junipero Ave which accessible from Ocean Blvd. The parking lot had just a few cars that day. Meter paid parking. But anyway... there was a great view of the Queen Mary and other large ships including cruise ships in the distance. Swimming in the ocean isn't really my thing, but there were a few kids with their parents doing so right in front of the lifeguard station house thingy. There were some homeless guys laying around and a bum staggering around, but don't let these hobos deter you from soaking up the sun. I regret not taking a look at the Lone Sailor Memorial wherever that was... Will do that next time. Review #187 read more