Top Bowling Alleys in San Diego, CA

Whether you're near SDSU, downtown, or East County, San Diego offers a strong mix of campus lanes, entertainment centers, and traditional bowling houses. Here are the top bowling alleys in and around America's Finest City.

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

1. Aztec Lanes

Location: 6075 Aztec Circle Dr, San Diego, CA 92182
Rating: 4.6/5 (293 reviews)
Phone: (619) 594-2695
Website: azteclanes.sdsu.edu
Pricing: $5/game, $3 shoe rental

Campus bowling at SDSU with billiards, ping pong, air hockey, leagues, and parties. Reserve online. Open until midnight on Thursday–Saturday. A favorite for students and the community.

2. MCRD Bowling Alley

Location: 3800 Chosin Ave, San Diego, CA 92140
Rating: 4.5/5 (197 reviews)
Phone: (619) 524-4446
Website: sandiego.usmc-mccs.org

Military bowling facility at Marine Corps Recruit Depot with leagues, parties, karaoke, billiards, shuffleboard, foosball, and bowling specials. Open to authorized personnel; hours vary by day (e.g. Mon–Tue 9 AM–9 PM, Thu–Sat until 11 PM, Sun 10 AM–5 PM).

3. San Diego Lawn Bowling Club

Location: Balboa Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
Rating: 4.6/5 (20 reviews)
Phone: (619) 238-5457
Website: sandiegolawnbowling.org

Longtime club in a park setting offering lawn bowling (the outdoor sport on grass)—memberships for social play and tournaments, plus lessons. A different experience from tenpin bowling but a San Diego institution in Balboa Park.

4. Lucky Strike Chula Vista

Location: 845 Lazo Ct, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Lanes: 48
Rating: 4.3/5 (2,364 reviews)
Phone: (619) 421-4801
Website: luckystrikeent.com
Pricing: ~$63/hour, ~$13 shoe rental

48 state-of-the-art lanes, arcade, billiards, sports bar, lounge, free WiFi, and online lane reservations. Open until midnight most nights and 1:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. One of the largest and most popular centers in the county.

5. Punch Bowl Social

Location: 1485 E St, San Diego, CA 92101
Rating: 4.3/5 (2,156 reviews)
Phone: (619) 452-3352
Website: punchbowlsocial.com
Pricing: $25/hour
Price Level: $$ (Moderate)

Inside the historic Coliseum Athletic Club in Makers Quarter: bowling, shuffleboard, karaoke, bocce, scratch-made food, and craft cocktails at the 360 bar. Reservations available online. Open until 2:00 AM on Friday and Saturday.

6. Parkway Bowl

Location: 1280 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020
Lanes: 68
Rating: 4.3/5 (1,708 reviews)
Phone: (619) 448-4111
Website: parkwaybowl.com
Pricing: From $3.50–$4.25/game (juniors/seniors/adults), $19.95–$43.95/hour per lane, $5 shoe rental

Large bowling and billiard hall with laser tag and a grill. Leagues, parties, group packages, and reservations. Open until 11:30 PM most nights and midnight on Friday–Saturday. East County’s go-to for lanes and value.

7. East Village Tavern+Bowl

Location: 930 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101
Lanes: 12
Rating: 4.2/5 (719 reviews)
Phone: (619) 677-2695
Website: tavernbowl.com
Pricing: $5/game, $55/hour, $5 shoe rental
Price Level: $$ (Moderate)

Downtown East Village spot with up to 12 lanes, HD screens, full menu (chicken sandwiches, tacos, salads, appetizers), and a lively atmosphere. Open late seven days a week—ideal for corporate events, parties, and casual bowling.

8. Boardwalk

Location: 1280 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020
Rating: 4.2/5 (819 reviews)
Phone: (619) 449-7805
Website: boardwalk-parkway.com

Entertainment complex with multiple arcades, rides, laser tag, Krazy Karz, pizzeria, and a neighboring bowling alley (Parkway Bowl) in the same complex. Leagues and parties. Perfect for families who want bowling plus arcade and attractions.

9. Mira Mesa Lanes

Location: 8210 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92126
Lanes: 20
Rating: 4.2/5 (985 reviews)
Phone: (858) 578-0500
Website: miramesalanes.com
Pricing: $50/hour, $6 shoe rental

Serving San Diego for decades with 20 lanes, cosmic and glow bowling, arcade, bar, food, billiards, and one of the nation’s largest youth bowling programs (scholarships, tournaments). Reserve lanes online.

10. Parkway Family Billiards Sports

Location: 1280 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020
Rating: 3.5/5 (19 reviews)
Phone: (619) 448-4111
Website: parkwaybowl.com

Part of the Parkway complex: billiards, darts, foosball, laser tag, bumper cars, bar, and food. Leagues and parties. Opens at 5:00 PM daily; weekend hours until midnight. Same campus as Parkway Bowl and Boardwalk for a full day of entertainment.

Planning Your Visit

Each venue offers something different:

• Aztec Lanes: Best campus bowling; SDSU, reserve online, billiards & games
• MCRD Bowling Alley: Military facility; leagues, karaoke, authorized personnel only
• San Diego Lawn Bowling Club: Lawn bowling (on grass) in Balboa Park; memberships & lessons
• Lucky Strike Chula Vista: Most lanes (48) in the list; arcade, sports bar, reserve online
• Punch Bowl Social: Downtown vibe; bowling + shuffleboard + karaoke + food & cocktails, $$
• Parkway Bowl: Most lanes (68) in the county; laser tag, grill, value pricing, El Cajon
• East Village Tavern+Bowl: Best downtown lanes; 12 lanes, full menu, open late
• Boardwalk: Arcade, rides, laser tag, pizzeria + bowling next door at Parkway
• Mira Mesa Lanes: Strong youth and league scene; cosmic bowling, reserve online
• Parkway Family Billiards Sports: Billiards, games, and activities at the Parkway complex

Whether you want campus lanes, downtown tavern bowling, 68 lanes in East County, or lawn bowling in the park, San Diego has a spot to match. For full details, pricing, and hours, use our San Diego City Guide.

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