The Pike

Plan your visit to The Pike

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How long to spend

A shopping stop and a Ferris wheel or carousel ride take an hour or two; a movie at the Cinemark or a meal on one of the waterfront patios extends it.

Parking & getting there

The Pike has a multi-level parking structure, and retail store and Cinemark validations lower the cost. Long Beach Transit's Passport downtown circulator stops here and connects to Shoreline Village and the Aquarium of the Pacific.

Best ages

Little kids enjoy the historic carousel and the 90-foot Ferris wheel with views over the port. Teens tend to head for the shops, the Cinemark theater, and the casual restaurants.

Food

Restaurants include California Pizza Kitchen, Islands, Bubba Gump, P.F. Chang's, Famous Dave's, WaBa Grill, and Paris Baguette, with Cold Stone Creamery and La Michoacana for dessert.

What to bring

A light layer for the waterfront breeze and store receipts for parking validation.

Rain or heat plan

The center is open-air, so on a rainy or very hot day the Cinemark theater is the main indoor option on site. The Aquarium of the Pacific is a short walk away.