the pike at rainbow harbor

One of the better chain hotels we have been to - felt like a boutique hotel. Excellent location albeit lots of construction across the street as they re-furbish the "Pike" entertainment area. Close to restaurants on the water. Top rate service.Very good value. Pool on the roof!

We walked around here before heading to dinner. The kids loved it, the atmosphere was very calm and relaxed. we walked up the observatory building and looked out to the Queen Mary. This is a great little free area to walk around and enjoy Long Beach.

We strolled and had lunch. Enjoyed the scenery and being outside. Near Queen Mary and the cruise port.

Whose bright idea was it to overcharge people for the privilege of spending their money at your shops and restaurants?

I live about an hour and a half from the pikes. I come here because it's a beautiful and relaxed environment. And I love their dollar bookstore. I always check their website before I come. I had planned on coming today to buy some books so I checked their website, no where did it say it was under construction so we made our way here to find out the entire place is blocked off only few stores are open during construction and the book store is gone. Not sure if just being remodled or going to be completely taken out. As there are no signs. Very disappointed and wasted my time coming here.

Unless this place has a complete renovation and new tenants, do not waste your time. There are a couple of restaurants but not much else.

We went to dinner at the P.F. Chang's. They validated parking at the Pike, so we stopped by. Other than the movie theaters and restaurants, there is not much here. The restaurants are spread across both sides of Ocean Blvd. accessed via pedestrian bridge. Other than the Restoration Hardware Outlet, most of the retail space is vacant. It is far from the more interesting places to eat at on Pine Ave. and a bit of a hike to Shoreline Village (which is also kind of depressed). We went of a Saturday night and it was not very crowded. It has a very nice parking garage.

Ride the ferris wheel, shop, dine and enjoy entertainment. a very clean newer and safe environment. Not much time is needed to hang out here depending on what you want to do. Plenty of other things to do in the vicinity for just about anyone.

The Pike has out-lived its excitement. Many closed businesses and restaurants. Along the waterfront, very safe, but a little sketchy along the area adjacent to the convention center. Lots of good restaurants still and many places to sit and relax, but a bit of an eyesore where the closed business were.

Great place to take a stroll. Watch a movie, grab some dinner and dessert. Kids love all the lights and Ferris wheel. Fun first date.

A poorly designed maze of establishments. It is another example of why Governments should not own and develop real estate. the area has an unsafe feeling at night. I would not recommend it to anyone except maybe the mayor or the City Council.

We like to go see movies at CinaMark at the Pike, so we often walk around the Pike. The area have more visitors now and is kind of crying out loud for more stores or restaurants to move in to fill the empty spaces. Walked by over the weekend and saw the H&M is going to open one at the Pike! Can't wait.

The Pike reminds me of an empty Movie set. Everything is bright and shiny and at first glance has lots to offer but in reality its just an empty set. They have done splendidly advertising this place everywhere but it's mostly empty. There are a few restaurants, a movie theater, a cold stone creamery, and lots of empty store fronts. It's not just empty with stores it's also empty with people being that no one was there in the middle of the afternoon. It really is like a ghost town. The best thing to offer here are the restaurants which are located mostly across the street from the main "mall" area. Parking will cost you about $8.

80 years old! Very busy on the weekend of 10/11 due to Long Beach marathon. buying tix was horrendous standing out in withinring sunshine for 45 minutes due to only two tix booths open. Doesn't help to buy on line because yous till have to go to tix booth to pick up. Once we got onboard we had a nice lunch in the cafe - excellent actually and a drink in the observation bar - a blast to the past. Walked the lovely old ship but much of it was closed off due to private functions. Very enjoyable and nice shops. Enjoyed the outer decks. Thought the Dianna exhibit was weird, some lady's tacky souvenirs with a few of the auctioned dresses - not my thing I guess. The ship could use some paint and repair but I would iamgine maintianing an 80 year old ship liek this must cost a fortune. All in all not to be missed when in the area and if leaving on a cruise from the port of Long Beach , make sure you stay at Queen Mary hotel - just accross the parking lot from the cruise terminal. Highly recommend.

Walking through The Pike, 60% of shops were empty or closed down. I kept walking and found places that are open and worth visiting - The Pike just served as a convenient shortcut. The foreshore and aquarium are worth visiting. There are a few fast-food chains, however about two-three blocks the other way there are pockets with cafes and bars that look a lot more interesting.