Where to Bowl in San Diego

• Address: 845 Lazo Ct, Chula Vista, CA
• bowlero.com/location/bowlero-chula-vista

Family travelers looking for things to do with kids in San Diego will have a ball at Bowlero Chula Vista. It’s a chain bowling company with 350+ locations across North America. This location has the right frame of mind to create the perfect atmosphere for family bowling fun.

Reserve one of the 48 state-of-the-art lanes equipped with automatic bumpers (if needed) to make even beginners look like the pros. The cool, retro vibe features sleek backlights on the bowling lanes and plays cartoons on screens above the lanes to keep you entertained while waiting for your next turn.

This venue is great for celebrating your kids’ birthday on vacation. Check out the arcade games before starting your next game!

2. Punch Bowl Social

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• 1485 E St, San Diego, CA
• punchbowlsocial.com/location/san-diego

Step inside Punch Bowl Social, and you’re greeted with an atmosphere of laughter, clinking glasses, and bowling balls striking the pins! Leave the serious bowlers behind because this venue is all about fun and being social.

This venue re-imagines the historic 1926 Coliseum Athletic Club into one of San Diego’s hippest hang-out spots. Get competitive with your travel buddies for bragging rights all vacation. You’ll celebrate after every strike and have plenty of giggles for gutter balls.

Come during the weekly happy hour for an order of carnitas tacos, appetizers made from scratch, and craft cocktails served from the 360 Bar.

3. Parkway Bowl

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• 1280 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA
• parkwaybowl.com

The traditional game of bowling gets a modern upgrade at the Parkway Bowl facility. It was established in 1960 but has been upgraded over the decades with technology for a futuristic bowling experience.

Parkway Bowl is the largest bowling center in San Diego County, with 68 lanes. Most lanes are dedicated to classic bowling—with or without bumpers. It also has cosmic bowling for glow-in-the-dark fun. One of the latest features is SPARK Bowling, available only on Friday and Saturday nights. This one-of-a-kind game takes place in a private room with eight lanes equipped with augmented reality scoring, interactive lights, and music.

Advanced reservations at least 24 hours before are required for SPARK Bowling, so take advantage of our SDVR Concierge Service during your stay to book your slot.

4. Tavern+Bowl East Village

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• 930 Market St, San Diego, CA
• tavernbowl.com/san-diego

East Village is one of the popular local neighborhoods, home to Petco Park and one of the best bowling spots in San Diego. Tavern+Bowl is rolling in style with a dozen bowling lanes, a sports bar, and HD TVs streaming the latest sports.

Fuel up with contemporary pub grub made from scratch before going for a perfect 300! Game days are always busy, so you can pretend that the cheers erupting from the tavern room are for you every time you roll a strike.

Check out vacation homes near Downtown San Diego.

5. Mira Mesa Lanes

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• 8210 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA
• miramesalanes.com

Ah, yes! The pleasant scent of aged leather from seasoned bowling shoes, polished wood lanes, and slick bowling balls means you’ve finally arrived at the best bowling alley for avid bowlers. Mira Mesa Lanes is a no-frills alley run by bowlers that gives more than 40 lanes of pure bowling fun.

Spare some time during your San Diego vacation for bowling by the hour so you can work on your game. Practice your hook shot next to seasoned bowling vets, or bring the kids to nail down the perfect two-handed release. League bowlers are always present, and they are happy to share tips.

You can look the part, too! Pick up bowling gear onsite at the Parkin’s Bowling Supply Pro Shop.

6. Admiral Robinson Bowling Center San Diego

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The San Diego Naval Base is one of the largest on the West Coast and is likened to a city within a city. One of the buildings providing leisure to service members is the Admiral Robinson Bowling Center. It was initially built for active duty but is now open to the public and all ages.

This bowling facility is right up your alley. It features 40 lanes and automatic scoring. It also has game rooms with billiards and arcade games.

Admiral Robinson Bowling Center is one of the cheapest places to go bowling in San Diego, and it has daily specials and party packages. Active duty and service retirees can bowl free every Thursday between 11 am and 5 pm.

Check out other Navy-inspired fun in San Diego at the  Embarcadero Marine Park.

7. Coronado Lawn Bowling Club

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• 1019 7th St, Coronado, CA
• coronadolawnbowling.com

Trade in those colorful bowling shows for all-white flat soles because you’ve never seen bowling like this! The Coronado Lawn Bowling Club is a historic organization focused on a unique spin on classic bowling.

Instead of knocking down pins, the goal of lawn bowling is rolling your ball as close as possible to a group of smaller balls. It takes less physical effort than classic bowling, so it’s excellent accessibility for senior travelers visiting San Diego.

You don’t have to be a club member to participate. The lawn is open to the public and even provides free lessons for San Diego County residents. And it’s even fun watching the club members compete in lawn bowling tournaments.

Why Go Bowling in San Diego

Bowling is an exciting activity to add to your travel itinerary while visiting San Diego. It’s great for groups, families, date nights, or a solo game to unwind any travel stress of getting to your destination.

Bowling in San Diego is everybody’s game. It has plenty of classic bowling alleys specializing in leisure and tournament bowling. Other modern facilities blend social settings and technology for a new game experience.

Here’s what makes bowling so fun in San Diego:

• Affordable fun
• Great for all ages
• Unique bowling experiences

You’ve finally found your lane for fun, and we’ve pinned down the best alleys in town.

When to Go Bowling in San Diego

When bowling is on the mind, it’s best to strike on the idea! Include bowling into your San Diego travel plans to enjoy an exciting pastime. Bowling is great when traveling as a group or family and looking for an activity that everyone will love.

San Diego is sunny for 300+ days of the year. As for the other 60+ days with cooler winter temperatures or rainy days, it’s an excellent indoor activity option.

Lastly, you can’t forget the food, drinks, and social aspects of bowling. The bowling alley is an excellent alternative to nightlight in the Gaslamp District or  exploring local speakeasies.

Knock ‘em Down on Your San Diego Vacation

Make bowling one of your must-do activities in San Diego. Whether you’re a beginner simply having fun or looking for friendly competition, bowling will keep everyone engaged on this trip.

Check out our San Diego Vacation Rentals and reserve your lane today!