Marine Park | Mother's Beach — Attraction in Long Beach

I started going here when I was a kiddo. So many moons ago. Stopped going about 15 yrs ago because the hubby liked a different beach but came here for Mother's Day and have spent every sunny weekend there since. Not sure what the life guard says to people after running down the beach to talk to them but it's good to know they are watching. Not sure from where, but they are there. Hubby says it's pretty good sand for building sand stuff. I thought there was a place you could rent kayaks from but it appears to be gone... So my son bought one and he loves taking it there because his pregnant wife can go with him and not deal with the waves at major beach. So that's awesome. It gets just as crowded as any other public place where you can picnic and play in the water so no complaints. Have fun in the sun or relax on the grass area. Truly a great place to spend a...

Really great beach to visit for the little ones.. its located in the marina so there aren't any waves. Regardless, the area that your allowed to swim in is relatively shallow & w/ Lifeguards close by. We went on a weekday and it was still pretty crowded, but we found a nice place to set up not far from the Restroom and close to the playground too. You can also park within feet from the beach, where an Ice Cream Truck sits and ppl are selling rafts and water toys...so its all just really convenient. Will definitely go again soon my...

This beach has it all; trees, a playground, picnic tables, grills, vendors selling floaties and fruit, calm water, boats cruising by, a lifeguard, security, restrooms, sinks, and a rinse off station. You know what it doesn’t have? Enough parking lol. We had a great time, but got the stink eye from entitled residents when we had no choice but to park on the nearby,...