03/12/2021 – Per the City of Long Beach new Health Order, Scouts can meet. The City recommends, when possible, meeting outdoors in cohorts, masked, distanced, and taking appropriate precautions. In addition, the Sea Base can operate under Day Camp regulations.
Unit Kayaking and Canoeing
Choose from either the 9am-noon or the 1-4pm session. Enjoy up to 3 hours kayaking and canoeing for $150 flat rate. Maximum 16 people.
If…your party is larger than 16 please contact Chris Macy
What else can we do?
- Take a hike beginning at the Sea Base
- Go for a bike ride around the bay and beachfront
- Host a Meeting or gathering
- Use the adjacent grass “bowl” area or park to teach Scout Skills
- Coordinate with a Sea Scout Ship to do a joint outing
Click for current weather at the Sea Base
*Below items suspended until further notice*
The weekend aquatics program is designed to provide full day aquatics fun for Scouts and their families using our private beach and paddle equipment.
Units plan their own full-day programs. After a brief safety overview, unit leaders are responsible for overseeing self-guided activities in and around Alamitos Bay in the Long Beach Marina using our private beach and equipment.
Note: This is not a merit badge class.
This program is offered any weekend throughout the year on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations required and can be made through the reservation form or by calling the Scout Service Center (562) 427-0911.
Weekday program may be available upon special request
Equipment Offered
Canoeing: Access to canoes. Ideal for skills practice and leisure.
Rowing: Access to row boats. Ideal for skills practice and leisure.
Kayaking: Access to kayaks. Ideal for skills practice and leisure.
Stand-up Paddleboarding: Access to paddleboards. Ideal for skills practice and leisure.
Island Excursions: Trips around Naples Island & Alamitos Bay.
Free Swim: Access to private beach to enjoy swimming.
**Camping: Camping inside the Sea Base or on the waterfront patio. (Nightly adult fire watches required!)
BBQ: Extra-large propane grill available. (Please provide your own propane)
Fire Ring: Waterfront patio fire ring.
**additional charge applies
About Us
The Long Beach Sea Base is one of the premier waterfront Scouting facilities in the country. It is located at 5875 E. Appian Way in beautiful Belmont Shore, under the 2nd St Bridge. All activities are conducted within the confines of the Sea Base and Alamitos Bay Marina. Any group wishing to go outside of the marina must make separate arrangements well in advance.
For more information on any of these programs, including availability and further instructions
email or call Chris Macy 562-344-1589