The Pike at Rainbow Harbor

A nice place to come and shop, watch a movie, and hangout. I would give it more stars, but there aren’t many shops, and not a lot of food coices. As the area grows perhaps my stars will increase.

Regarding my experience at the Pike:
Saw a movie, dropped my parking ticket in my car, the usher at the theatre automatically gave me a «follow up ticket», gave me directions on how to use it, once I got my original parking ticket, followed the directions to the letter and it didn’t work. I was basically called a liar when I showed the parking manager the validation ticket saying” the machine would never give you that ticket” and I had to pay $ 24.00 for a lost ticket instead of the free parking I would have received. Adding insult to injury, the parking manager and the GM of the pike couldn’t care less. It was if I was speaking to a robot. Unbelievable!

This place is great! I kind of prefer it over citadel based on design and attractions. I was stoked to see Cotton: on here! The views are amazing and it’s not too far from Shoreline Village and other attractions. I like how there are more restaurants here than at Citadel. I love seeing the Ferris wheel.

I was working an event down in Long Beach, right next to these outlets which I wasn’t even fully aware of. I knew there were some stores there but didn’t realize that it’s actually a nice, new, outdoor plaza of shops. I can’t speak to the parking situation because I was able to park for free because of the event I was working… there is a large parking structure right next to the shops, but I believe you have to pay to park and I’m not sure how much it is (it was $ 20 when I was there but I believe that was due to the event that was taking place). There’s not a ton of stores, but they are new and nice, and it’s a pretty place to walk around.

Had a pleasant experience here today! Then again, it was a random Wednesday early afternoon. But anyway, this place seems pretty great especially cuz it’s so new (very clean). I hope they can keep it this way as it becomes busier. So far they have your basic shopping needs: Nike store, H&M, F21, Cotton-​On, Converse. There’s also the Cinemark movie theatre.
Ask store employees to validate your parking stub if you park in the Pike parking structure. Shopping stores validate for 2 free hours and I think the movies validates for longer. Otherwise, the structure is free for the first 30min then charges you much more after the first hour.
I will say that the bathrooms are located in a weird, far off place. It’s by the Ferris wheel & carousel. But you have to walk behind stuff and it’s like hidden almost. Would be sketchy at night I think lol.

This area is pretty awesome aside from a few sketchy folks and homeless begging for money. Don’t get me wrong I have sympathy but honestly don’t enjoy getting asked for money every five minutes while trying to enjoy a nice walk along the harbor.
There is a lot to offer here from their outlet area, to restaurants to cute rainbow harbor with little shops, bars and restaurants. There is also a few little boat cruises offered, whale watching and the Catalina express to the island. You are also right near the Aquarium only the Pacific.
I really enjoyed the beautiful green grass and walk around their little lighthouse. If recommend a little visit here on a nice sunny day. If you park in the structure don’t forget your ticket to pay in their machines before exiting.

I never been here before but I stopped by and liked the stores here, not as much as other outlets but I’m sure they’ll get better. I’m looking toward the new stores.

The Pikes Outlet is right across from Long Beach Convention Center, just a few minutes walk away. Although this is newly renovated, this «outlet» doesn’t have major appeal to draw someone to come here to shop exclusively. There aren’t many retail stores here (I’d only come here for Columbia), but there are other attractions nearby (the Ferris wheel, close proximity to the harbor, and aquarium) which add some entertainment value to this center.
Parking: 2 hours free with retail shop validation; Cinemark ~ 3 hours validation
The parking situation here makes me not want to shop here: 2 hours to shop is not enough, considering part of that time is finding a parking spot after you enter the parking structure.

This place is extremely dog friendly; and that’s what I love about it! You see a variety of pet owners walking their dogs.
Most of the shops have absolutely no problem with you walking in to their store with your dog. My dogs really like the grassy area here and mingling with other pups. Everyone is very friendly here!

The stores are amazing. I love how close everything was. H&M was 2 floors of heaven as was restoration hardware. Beautiful view of the waterfront.

This place has potential– they seem to be revamping and have several spots available to lease, but it was still fairly busy on a Saturday afternoon with a few solid shopping options. I was looking to buy a pair of athletic shoes at the Nike Outlet Store and found a great pair for $ 39.99 on sale. I also swung by H&M for a top and checked out the ferris wheel. It feels more like an outdoor mall than the typical outlet mall style of one-​story, long strips of shops. You can also see a movie after shopping at Cinemark and a Starbucks is opening there in a few days, which is a good sign it’s picking up steam. Other shops here: Hot Topic, Restoration Hardware, Converse, Forever 21… And several chain dining options like Islands.
The parking structure is large and the top floors were pretty empty, which isn’t common at outlet malls. The first two hours are free with validation.

«Pike» originally, was the name of a wooden boardwalk connecting the incline of Pine Street, to the, one time Long Beach Pier. It was laid directly atop the sand west along the shoreline connecting the pier to a bathhouse named The Plunge.
It grew, over decades, from a simple beach access made of planks to a midway of concessions and amusements. Unimaginably, there were over 200 such enjoyments on the Pier. Henceforth, today’s Ferris Wheel, Carousel and Rollercoaster, the «Cyclone Racer» inspired pedestrian bridge.
The Long Beach Pier and Rainbow Pier both existed, sharing combined shore access at the Pine street incline. Because of its shape, it was named «Rainbow Pier» truth be written, it was more of a horseshoe shape. In the late 1940s, the City of Long Beach began filling in the water area enclosed by the Rainbow Pier breakwater, creating today’s Rainbow Lagoon.
Back To The Future.

Love walking here during my lunch time. Nice view of almost everything and more store opening soon at this outlet. Can’t wait till summer won’t need to go anywhere far for clothes shopping. DTLB is getting better and better. Plus I only live five min away from work and here at the Pike… Love it love it love it!

Avoid like the plague.
The center has been going down hill since it opened years ago and most major shops left long ago as well.
Recently they started a «redevelopment» and have spent $ 63M renovating. On what I have no idea. Other then bringing no chain shops in and turning the whole mall into a «discount outlet» it looks exactly the same. That’s not just me as others who have gone there have said the same to be unprompted.
The renovation also REMOVED parking and all that’s left is a structure at the very end. Not central to anything.
On the occasions we have tried it the parking validation wouldn’t work at the vendors and as the structure is automated You have to find the parking office. They won’t take vendor receipts as proof of violation either. Unheard of with any other validated shopping center I’ve ever been.
You end up paying FULL ticket.
Heaven forbid you goto the Cinemark theater and try and get your parking validated at the last showing. They just ignore you, or laugh in your face. And I don’t just mean one or two people but much of the staff. Must be the theater manager likes to mess with customers and the employees see his example and do likewise.
They couldn’t get this mall to work years ago and after spending $ 63M (on what?) it’s just been labeled new and improved but like that label really says we change some minor stuff just to sucker you in to trying us AGAIN.

Great place to enjoy a night out. Restaurants, bars and pubs, movie theater, shopping. There is everything you need to have a great afternoon or evening out. Visit the Aquarium of the Pacific then walk on over to Gladstones to enjoy some seafood… JK…but not really! Lol PF Changs, Famous Dave’s, Hooters, and a few other places to eat and shop. Cool hangout spot if you ever need something to do on a warm day in LA or even a nice night out for date night. There is something for everybody.

A few ADD-​ONS! Or I might’ve missed them the last time I checked out the OUTlet. I SPY WITH MY LITTLE EYE – COTTON-​ON && COLUMBIA – across F21. It’s not so boring anymore! Parking is still whatever. I found street parking for FREE near the LB convention center FTW!
It’s not hard to find, the OUTLETS that is. It’s between Ocean Blvd. and Shoreline Drive. Pretty much, look for the FERRIS WHEEL! You won’t miss it.

Good store selections but parking gets crazy!

Long Beach has this part of downtown near the pier that they call «The Pike». The last time I was there, I remember it had several restaurants, clothing outlet stores, and a Cinemark movie theater. Best of all, there is a random carousel and Ferris wheel. I was a little disappointed with spending $ 2 on a Ferris wheel ride that was like only 3 minutes long. I could get more value out of one of those machine horsey rides you put a quarter in.
I would suggest a walk down to the Pike just to see the Ferris wheel light up at night.

Parking can get costly fast, but what do you expect at a tourist trap like this? They also mostly offer only big chain restaurants unless you want to walk inland a bit.
But with that said, I like walking around here. Especially at night when the crowds thin. It’s a nice walk & I love looking out over to the Queen Mary.

I love The Pike. It’s such a fun place to go and walk around. I love the carousel and the ferris wheel… they’re always fun no matter how old you are!
They’ve changed the area a bit, different little shops have been put in. I particularly like Geeky Mamas, which has all kinds of fun stuff like t-​shirts, figurines, hair bows, etc. I also love the theater here. Lots of movies always playing and the theater is always clean. It also has a little arcade inside. The dollar bookstore is also pretty fun, tons of books for just $ 1!
As far as restaurants go, they have a nice selection. My favorite is Bubba Gump’s and CPK.
The Pike at Rainbow Harbor is the perfect place to go for a date or with your family.

The Pike ist ein kleines Vergnügungsviertel in Long Beach. Direkt gegenüber dem Rainbow Harbor befindet sich das Viertel mit seinen vielen Restaurants, Geschäften, mit einer Bowling Bahn, Kinokomplex und einem kleinen Comedy Theater. Das Viertel ist recht nett und beschaulich angelegtendlich mal nicht alles in einer Mall versammelt, sondern auf verschiedene Häuser verteiltLohnt sich, mal ein wenig bummeln zu gehen.