BELMONT SHORES . . . On my upcoming trip to LA I plan on visiting this quaint little area just a street or two in from the ocean (Long Beach) . . . to sightsee, shop and grab a bite . . . prior to setting off on my Mexican Riviera cruise on the Diamond Princess . . . I have heard it sometimes called "Little Venice" . . . I can reach it quite easily by water taxi from my hotel the Hyatt Regency Long Beach . . . it should be lots of fun . . . I will add more to the post upon my return . . .