Shoreline Village
Long Beach, CA
Free; parking $2 for 2 hours with validation
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.6(12,752 Google reviews)
A waterfront boardwalk of shops, casual restaurants and an antique carousel on Rainbow Harbour, with bike rentals and harbour cruises leaving from the dock.
Plan your visit to Shoreline Village
Researched from the venue and public sources, not a first-hand visit. How we write these
- How long to spend
- A stroll, a carousel ride, and a treat take about an hour; booking a harbor or whale-watching cruise from Rainbow Harbor or renting bikes for the beachfront path turns it into a half day.
- Parking & getting there
- Shoreline Village has its own lot off Shoreline Village Drive, with discounted rates when a qualifying purchase is validated. Long Beach Transit's Passport downtown circulator stops here and links to the Aquarium, the Queen Mary, and the Metro line downtown, and the seasonal AquaBus water taxi stops here too.
- Best ages
- Young kids like the carousel and the Pelican Pier Pavilion arcade, with air hockey and skee-ball. Older kids and teens can join a bike rental from Wheel Fun Rentals or a harbor cruise.
- Food
- Casual options include Yard House, Louisiana Charlie's, Tequila Jack's, and Gilan Pizza & Grill, with Parkers' Lighthouse for harbor-view dining. Treat stops include The Funnel House, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, and ice cream and frozen yogurt shops.
- What to bring
- A light jacket for harbor breezes, and sunscreen and layers if you book a cruise.
- Rain or heat plan
- The arcade and carousel are under cover, but most of the village is outdoors. The Aquarium of the Pacific, a short walk across Rainbow Harbor, is the obvious indoor backup.
Common questions
Is there a carousel at Shoreline Village?
Yes. A carousel and an arcade with video games, air hockey, and skee-ball sit at the Pelican Pier Pavilion.
Can you walk from Shoreline Village to the Aquarium of the Pacific?
Yes. The Aquarium sits across Rainbow Harbor, about a half-mile walk along the waterfront.
Do whale-watching cruises leave from Shoreline Village?
Harbor Breeze Cruises runs whale and dolphin trips from Rainbow Harbor, beside Shoreline Village, and has offered combination tickets with the Aquarium of the Pacific.
Is parking validated at Shoreline Village?
Yes. The on-site lot offers discounted rates with validation from a qualifying purchase at a Shoreline Village business.
Good for
- Ages 10+
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429 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
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What visitors say
- EatPlayTravelGolf★★★★★
Shoreline Village in Long Beach has plenty of things to do and eat. We toured the area using a double surrey which allowed us to explore the beach views, marina and its beautiful yatch scene, boardwalk band and funnel cakes! 🤤 It was 4th of July so plenty of groups camped out to watch fireworks. Cruised around for a little under an hour before we head back ti return the surrey rental. Good times, looking forward to another trip soon! 🫶
3 months ago
- Rachel Holding★★★★★
I loved this area of our vacation. The arcade and marina were busy all weekend. So many people around. The shops had decent walking room and hours. The ice cream shop was amazing and I'm sad I didn't have room for funnel cake. Parkers Lighthouse was the best part of the area. The food and staff were excellent. Lots of food options during the day and evening.
6 months ago
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