Playland Arcade

Opened by brothers George and Eugene Gordon, the arcade traces its roots to their father, Morris “Pops” Gordon, who helped pioneer the pier as a visitor destination. Over the decades, the space earned pop-culture fame as a filming backdrop for movies, music videos, and TV shows like Chuck. Beyond the oldest machines, the floor rounds out the boardwalk experience with driving simulators and ticket-redemption games right by the Pacific Ocean.