Shoreline Village, Long Beach (must see)
Shoreline Village is Long Beach鈥檚 cheerful mashup of beach boardwalk charm and low-key carnival spirit鈥攚here your biggest decision is whether to ride a carousel, rent a boat, or buy a pirate hat鈥� or maybe all three. Tucked along the marina with postcard views and sea breezes on tap, this waterfront spot is part shopping hub, part amusement zone, and part 鈥渉ey, let鈥檚 just wander and see what happens.鈥�
If you're feeling adventurous, you can parasail, cruise the harbor, or rent a sailboat and sail into the sunset鈥攏o nautical experience required. More of a land-lover? Pelican Pier Pavilion has your back with classic arcade games like air hockey, skee ball, and vintage video games that serve up both nostalgia and bragging rights. Rack up some tickets and walk away with a stuffed flamingo, a glitter lava lamp, or something equally impractical and delightful.
And if you鈥檝e ever wanted to pose with an exotic bird without stepping into a jungle or a zoo, 鈥淪mile for the Birdie鈥� makes it happen. Parrots will perch on your shoulder, look deeply into your soul, and possibly upstage you in the photo. And yes, you can pet them. Just try not to fall in love. It鈥檚 also one of the few places where shopping for pirate gear, petting a parrot, and eating a caramel apple can all happen before lunch.
Shoppers, this is your playground. There鈥檚 The Beach House, a gift shop for beach bums of all ages; Istanbul Home, which brings Turkish flair to your coffee table; and Pirate鈥檚 Cove, where you can gear up the whole crew for a life at sea鈥攐r at least a themed birthday party. And if you鈥檙e looking to explore in style, swing by Wheel Fun Rentals. Whether you鈥檙e in the mood for a tandem bike, a chopper, or a surrey that fits the whole family, they鈥檝e got wheels鈥攁nd no license required.
All that wandering probably made you hungry. Then go big with a steak at Queensview Steakhouse, grab a pint and a burger at Shenanigan鈥檚 Irish Pub & Grill, or indulge your sweet tooth at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, where everything smells like vacation. Because really鈥攚here else can you shop like a pirate, snack like a kid, and cruise like a pro, all within a few breezy blocks?
If you're feeling adventurous, you can parasail, cruise the harbor, or rent a sailboat and sail into the sunset鈥攏o nautical experience required. More of a land-lover? Pelican Pier Pavilion has your back with classic arcade games like air hockey, skee ball, and vintage video games that serve up both nostalgia and bragging rights. Rack up some tickets and walk away with a stuffed flamingo, a glitter lava lamp, or something equally impractical and delightful.
And if you鈥檝e ever wanted to pose with an exotic bird without stepping into a jungle or a zoo, 鈥淪mile for the Birdie鈥� makes it happen. Parrots will perch on your shoulder, look deeply into your soul, and possibly upstage you in the photo. And yes, you can pet them. Just try not to fall in love. It鈥檚 also one of the few places where shopping for pirate gear, petting a parrot, and eating a caramel apple can all happen before lunch.
Shoppers, this is your playground. There鈥檚 The Beach House, a gift shop for beach bums of all ages; Istanbul Home, which brings Turkish flair to your coffee table; and Pirate鈥檚 Cove, where you can gear up the whole crew for a life at sea鈥攐r at least a themed birthday party. And if you鈥檙e looking to explore in style, swing by Wheel Fun Rentals. Whether you鈥檙e in the mood for a tandem bike, a chopper, or a surrey that fits the whole family, they鈥檝e got wheels鈥攁nd no license required.
All that wandering probably made you hungry. Then go big with a steak at Queensview Steakhouse, grab a pint and a burger at Shenanigan鈥檚 Irish Pub & Grill, or indulge your sweet tooth at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, where everything smells like vacation. Because really鈥攚here else can you shop like a pirate, snack like a kid, and cruise like a pro, all within a few breezy blocks?
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Shoreline Village on Map
Sight Name: Shoreline Village
Sight Location: Long Beach, USA (See walking tours in Long Beach)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Long Beach, USA (See walking tours in Long Beach)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
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Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
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Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles