Shoreline Village Has Best Boardwalk In Southern California

One of the many perks of Southern California living is the sunshine — Long Beach, for example, boasts 287 sunny days every year. The Long Beach Waterfront is seemingly endless, packed with great restaurants, entertainment, and the historic Queen Mary. And if you want to have an enjoyable afternoon, all you’ll have to do is head down to Shoreline Village. This charming boardwalk has everything you need for a great time.

Shoreline Village is a waterfront shopping and dining center that overlooks Rainbow Harbor.

Del747 / TripAdvisor The boardwalk was styled after a quaint Cape Cod fishing village, and it shows.

This family-friendly spot is a great place to go for a stroll.

LnS2004 / TripAdvisor You’ll find quirky shops, watercraft rentals, and bike rentals.

The antique carousel is delightfully charming, perfect for kids of all ages.

LnS2004 / TripAdvisor The Pelican Pier Pavilion also has video games, skee-ball, air hockey, and other children’s activities.

Shops include spots like Find Your Feet sock shop, Long Beach Exotic Jerky, and Queen Mary Couture.

LIVElifeTravel2018 / TripAdvisor There are also an abundance of snacks and sweets shops, including funnel cakes and ice cream.

Watching the sunset from the boardwalk is a totally surreal experience…

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… and it’s still a great place to be after the sun goes down.

Parkers’ Lighthouse Facebook Enjoy a meal at Parkers’ Lighthouse or Queensview Steakhouse, or grab a drink at Yard House.

Shoreline Village will take you back in time.

ALil’Irish / TripAdvisor The next time you’re in Long Beach, spend some time there and enjoy the nostalgia.

Shoreline Village is a beautiful place to spend any day — and if you’re there on a summer weekend, you can catch part of the Summer Concert Series. Here are some other scenic boardwalks in Southern California you’ll definitely want to explore.

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The boardwalk was styled after a quaint Cape Cod fishing village, and it shows.

LnS2004 / TripAdvisor

You’ll find quirky shops, watercraft rentals, and bike rentals.

The Pelican Pier Pavilion also has video games, skee-ball, air hockey, and other children’s activities.

LIVElifeTravel2018 / TripAdvisor

There are also an abundance of snacks and sweets shops, including funnel cakes and ice cream.

Al M / TripAdvisor

Parkers’ Lighthouse Facebook

Enjoy a meal at Parkers’ Lighthouse or Queensview Steakhouse, or grab a drink at Yard House.

ALil’Irish / TripAdvisor

The next time you’re in Long Beach, spend some time there and enjoy the nostalgia.

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