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Top Bowling Alleys in Los Angeles, CA: Your Complete Guide to Local Lanes

Discover the best bowling alleys in LA and the metro. From Highland Park Bowl and Shatto 39 to Gardena Bowl, Bowlero Montebello, and Action Lanes.

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Top Bowling Alleys in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles and the greater metro offer everything from historic spots like Highland Park Bowl to large centers such as Shatto 39 and Bowlero Montebello. Here are the top bowling alleys in and around the City of Angels.

For a complete directory with pricing, hours, and cosmic bowling details, visit our Los Angeles City Guide.

1. Level Up Bowl & Bistro

Location: 550 Deep Valley Dr Ste 127, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)Phone: (310) 377-7700Website: levelupbowl.com

Event space, parties, arcade, darts, lounge, cosmic bowling, food, and kid-friendly fun. Open until 9:00 PM Mon–Thu and 10:00 PM Fri–Sun. South Bay / Palos Verdes area.

2. Highland Park Bowl

Location: 5621 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042Lanes: 8Rating: 4.5/5 (1,312 reviews)Phone: (323) 616-2810Website: highlandparkbowl.comPricing: $70/hour, $7 shoe rentalPrice Level: $$ (Moderate)

Established in 1927 during prohibition; restored by 1933 Group with original details and refurbished lanes. Billiards, food, bar, and specials. Open until midnight most nights and 2:00 AM Fri–Sat. Northeast LA / Highland Park.

3. Gardena Bowl

Location: 15707 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA 90247Rating: 4.5/5 (964 reviews)Phone: (310) 324-1244Website: gardenabowl.comPrice Level: $ (Budget-friendly)

Longtime bowling alley with billiards, arcade, pro shop, lounge, and snack bar. Leagues, bowling specials, open bowling, food, and bar. Leagues. Open until 11:00 PM most nights and midnight Saturday. South LA / Gardena.

4. Action Lanes

Location: 10534 Lower Azusa Rd, El Monte, CA 91731Lanes: 32Rating: 4.5/5 (447 reviews)Phone: (626) 350-8831Website: actionlanes.comPricing: $9.50/game, $80/hour, $5 shoe rental

Family bowling with arcade, lounge, and snack bar. Cosmic and glow bowling, leagues, parties, pro shop. Rates and promos. Open until midnight most nights and 1:00 AM Fri–Sat. San Gabriel Valley / El Monte.

5. Montrose Bowl

Location: 2334 Honolulu Ave, Montrose, CA 91020Lanes: 8Rating: 4.5/5 (219 reviews)Phone: (818) 253-5969Website: montrosebowl.com

State-of-the-art lanes, food, drinks, and events. Parties, corporate events, and team building. Open until 10:00 PM most nights and 11:00 PM Fri–Sat. Montrose / Glendale area.

6. Shatto 39 Lanes

Location: 3255 4th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020Lanes: 39Rating: 4.4/5 (2,022 reviews)Phone: (213) 385-9475Website: shatto39.comPricing: $65/hour, $5 shoe rental

Bowling center in LA with free parking. Arcade, bar, billiards, and leagues. Leagues. Open until 2:00 AM daily. Near Koreatown.

7. Bowlero Montebello

Location: 1201 W Beverly Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640Lanes: 36Rating: 4.4/5 (1,435 reviews)Phone: (323) 728-9161Website: bowlero.comReservations: Lane reservationSpecials: bowlero.com/location/bowlero-montebello/specials

36 lanes, arcade, sports bar, billiards, air hockey, pro shop, private rooms, and leagues. Leagues. Event booking. East LA / Montebello.

8. Back Alley Bowling – Northridge

Location: 9118 Balboa Blvd, Northridge, CA 91325Rating: 4.4/5 (1,356 reviews)Phone: (818) 892-8677Website: backalleybowling.comPricing: $8/game, $55/hour

Formerly Matador Bowl. Arcade, food, bar, cosmic and glow bowling, leagues. Open until midnight most nights and 1:00 AM Fri–Sat. San Fernando Valley / Northridge.

9. Winnetka Bowl

Location: 20122 Vanowen St, Winnetka, CA 91306Rating: 4.4/5 (1,266 reviews)Phone: (818) 340-5190Website: winnetkabowl.netPricing: $7/game, $45/hour, $4.50 shoe rental

Parties, bar, food, billiards, arcade, leagues, pro shop, cosmic and glow bowling, kid-friendly. Open until midnight most nights and 1:00 AM Fri–Sat. San Fernando Valley / Winnetka.

10. Bowlero Arcadia

Location: 400 S Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007Rating: 4.4/5 (1,044 reviews)Phone: (626) 264-9750Website: bowlero.comPricing: ~$86/hour, ~$14 shoe rental

Food and arcade. Closed Thursday. Open until midnight most nights and 1:00 AM Fri–Sat. San Gabriel Valley / Arcadia.

Planning Your Visit

  • Level Up Bowl & Bistro: Highest rating (5.0); Rolling Hills Estates; cosmic, arcade, darts, kid-friendly.

  • Highland Park Bowl: Historic (1927); 8 lanes; Northeast LA; $$; restored by 1933 Group.

  • Gardena Bowl: Budget-friendly; Gardena; billiards, arcade, pro shop, leagues.

  • Action Lanes: 32 lanes; El Monte; cosmic, glow, leagues; $9.50/game.

  • Montrose Bowl: 8 lanes; Montrose; parties and corporate events.

  • Shatto 39 Lanes: Most lanes (39) in the list; near Koreatown; open until 2 AM; free parking.

  • Bowlero Montebello: 36 lanes; Montebello; reserve online; sports bar, arcade, private rooms.

  • Back Alley Northridge: Former Matador Bowl; Northridge; cosmic, $8/game.

  • Winnetka Bowl: SFV; $7/game, cosmic, kid-friendly.

  • Bowlero Arcadia: Arcadia; closed Thu; food and arcade.

Whether you want a historic night at Highland Park Bowl, 39 lanes at Shatto, or family bowling in El Monte or Northridge, LA has you covered. For full details, pricing, and hours, use our Los Angeles City Guide.


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