The Pike at Rainbow Harbor, Long Beach (must see)
The Pike at Rainbow Harbor is Long Beach鈥檚 unofficial playground鈥攁 place where shopping bags swing, Ferris wheels spin, and your diet politely takes the day off. Perfectly planted between the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Convention & Entertainment Center, The Pike packs over 344,000 square feet of pure distraction: food, fashion, and fun, all wrapped in coastal breezes and neon signage.
This open-air hotspot is a nod to its past as a historic amusement zone, and it still keeps the spirit alive with a classic carousel and a Ferris wheel that practically dares you to post a skyline selfie. Catch it at sunset and you've basically won the day. For those who prefer popcorn over heights, the Cinemark theater offers surround sound and recliner seats for the kind of cinematic experience that might make you forget what decade you鈥檙e in.
Let鈥檚 say your stomach's rumbling. The Pike has got you covered. You鈥檝e got the casual comfort of California Pizza Kitchen, Hooters, or P.F. Chang鈥檚, and if you鈥檙e looking to sit a little longer and pretend you made a reservation, there鈥檚 Chili鈥檚 or Outback Steakhouse. Dessert and caffeine needs? Cold Stone Creamery delivers on the sugar rush, while Starbucks handles your triple-shot-almond-milk-something-or-other. It鈥檚 the kind of place where you can eat what you want, buy things you didn鈥檛 plan on, and still feel like you got your steps in.
Shopping here blends outlet deals with name-brand swagger. Levi鈥檚, Express, and Restoration Hardware Outlet tempt the budget-conscious, while Columbia, H&M, and Sunglass Hut let you gear up in style鈥攂ecause even window shopping here feels like cardio. And if you're planning ahead, keep an eye out for seasonal gift card promos; some spots offer bonus bucks if you time it right.
But maybe the best part of The Pike is the people-watching. Whether you're chasing bargains, grabbing a bite, or just soaking up the boardwalk buzz, this is where Long Beach鈥檚 weekend energy comes to stretch its legs.
This open-air hotspot is a nod to its past as a historic amusement zone, and it still keeps the spirit alive with a classic carousel and a Ferris wheel that practically dares you to post a skyline selfie. Catch it at sunset and you've basically won the day. For those who prefer popcorn over heights, the Cinemark theater offers surround sound and recliner seats for the kind of cinematic experience that might make you forget what decade you鈥檙e in.
Let鈥檚 say your stomach's rumbling. The Pike has got you covered. You鈥檝e got the casual comfort of California Pizza Kitchen, Hooters, or P.F. Chang鈥檚, and if you鈥檙e looking to sit a little longer and pretend you made a reservation, there鈥檚 Chili鈥檚 or Outback Steakhouse. Dessert and caffeine needs? Cold Stone Creamery delivers on the sugar rush, while Starbucks handles your triple-shot-almond-milk-something-or-other. It鈥檚 the kind of place where you can eat what you want, buy things you didn鈥檛 plan on, and still feel like you got your steps in.
Shopping here blends outlet deals with name-brand swagger. Levi鈥檚, Express, and Restoration Hardware Outlet tempt the budget-conscious, while Columbia, H&M, and Sunglass Hut let you gear up in style鈥攂ecause even window shopping here feels like cardio. And if you're planning ahead, keep an eye out for seasonal gift card promos; some spots offer bonus bucks if you time it right.
But maybe the best part of The Pike is the people-watching. Whether you're chasing bargains, grabbing a bite, or just soaking up the boardwalk buzz, this is where Long Beach鈥檚 weekend energy comes to stretch its legs.
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The Pike at Rainbow Harbor on Map
Sight Name: The Pike at Rainbow Harbor
Sight Location: Long Beach, USA (See walking tours in Long Beach)
Sight Type: Shopping
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Long Beach, USA (See walking tours in Long Beach)
Sight Type: Shopping
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Long Beach, California
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
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Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
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Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles