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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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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!
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!
February 17, 2021 Quite unintentionally, sitting by the Bluff Park path again on Ash Wednesday. The California poppies are starting to make their appearance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
7 months ago
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
5 months ago
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
2 years ago
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
1 year ago
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
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
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
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
6 years ago
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
3 years ago
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
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
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
12 years ago
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
16 years ago
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
5 years ago
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
19 years ago
6 years ago
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
7 years ago
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
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
6 years ago
4 years ago
6 years ago
Nice to walk on evenings... run/jog as well... gorgeous views and a beautiful breeze. LB is a city you just love read more
4 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
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
12 years ago
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
There is a bluff along much of the beach in Long Beach, and on one stretch, there is the narrow Bluff Park from which the neighborhood gets its name. Bluff Park is a small, upscale neighborhood in Long Beach, California. Bluff Park is the location of the Long Beach Museum of Art, as well as many older, well-maintained homes. There is also a Buddhist monastery that once was a Roman Catholic convent. It is frequented by joggers, strollers, and dog walkers. Hobbyists with radio-controlled gliders and kites like to use the natural updrafts of the bluff for their toys. There is a replica of the Lone Sailor Statue in the park in honor of Long Beach's Naval heritage. Great place to enjoy the views and reflect. read more
Bluff Park is a beautiful historic neighborhood. The boundaries for the Bluff Park Historic District are defined as Ocean Boulevard on the south, Junipero Avenue of the west, a jagged line between 2nd St. and Broadway on the north, and Loma Avenue on the east. The bluff along Ocean Boulevard is always teaming with people exercising, walking, cycling, or just taking in the sights. The bluff is especially popular during the Fourth of July, as it's a great location to see the fireworks set off from the Queen Mary. Additionally there are several other events such as the Long Beach Marathon, and of course, the gay pride parade which everyone enjoys! The neighborhood itself is beautiful! There are hundreds of beautiful historic homes ...some dating back as early as the mid to late 1800s. The neighborhood not only offers the beautiful views of the beach, the park overlooking the beach, the beautiful neighborhood, but also boasts dozens of quaint coffee houses, bars, and restaurants to enjoy! read more
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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