Cal Bowl FAQs

2500 E Carson St, Lakewood, CA 90712, next to the Regency Center. We're a short drive from Long Beach, Bellflower, Cerritos and Paramount. Get directions.

Right here in Lakewood. Cal Bowl runs 68 lanes of traditional ten-pin bowling on free-fall pinsetters, with zero string pins, just minutes from Long Beach.

• Monday–Thursday: 1 PM–11 PM
• Friday: 1 PM–midnight
• Saturday: 9 AM–midnight
• Sunday: 9 AM–10 PM

Holiday hours can change, so call (562) 421-8448 to confirm.

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No. Absolutely no string pins at Cal Bowl. Every lane runs free-fall pinsetters, so the pins hang on nothing and fall the way ten-pin bowling was meant to be played. No strings attached. Literally.

String pinsetters tie a cord to the top of every pin. The strings hold pins back, change how they fall and carry, and change how the game scores. Free-fall pins are loose, so they scatter, spin and take out their neighbors. That's the real ten-pin game.

You'll see it on the first ball. String pins can get tangled and need resetting, and they don't fly into each other the same way. With free-fall pins there's nothing to tangle: every strike crashes, and every spare is earned.

Yes. 68 lanes of traditional ten-pin bowling on free-fall pinsetters, the same game leagues and tournaments bowl. How free-fall pins differ.

Rates change by day, time and whether you walk in or book online. Online reservations include shoes for up to five bowlers per lane; walk-in shoe rental is $4.99. Current rates are on our Bowling Prices page.

Walk-ins are welcome, but reserving skips the wait, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. Online bookings come in 1 hr 20 min or 1 hr 50 min blocks, up to five bowlers per lane. Reserve a lane.

Yes. Bumpers and lightweight balls make it easy for first-timers, and the arcade and Kingpin Pizza round out a family day out.

Cosmic bowling runs Friday 6 PM to close, Saturday 2 PM to close and Sunday 2 PM to 10 PM: lights down, glowing pins, music up. See cosmic bowling. Groups can book cosmic packages on our Special Events page.

Every party lane uses free-fall pins, no strings. Kids get the full crash of a real strike, and no game stops for tangled strings mid-party. Plan a birthday party.

Yes. Company outings, holiday parties, fundraisers and team building start at $59 per lane for 1 hour with shoes, Monday through Thursday. Add pizza, soda or arcade cards. See group packages.

Cal Bowl runs 30+ weekly leagues for every skill level: social, competitive, seniors, ladies, LGBTQ+, Vegas and youth. No team needed. Sign up online or at the front desk.

Never. Every Cal Bowl league bowls on free-fall pinsetters, the traditional setup serious bowlers expect. Your average reflects real ten-pin bowling, not string pins.

Yes. The 12 for $12 league bowls Fridays at 6:30 PM: 12 weeks of bowling, lane tips and your own reactive resin bowling ball to keep.

Yes. Youth leagues bowl Saturdays at 9:30 AM, and juniors can earn scholarship money.

It's a real bowling center first: 68 ten-pin lanes, free-fall pins, no strings. Then add the SoCal Fun Center arcade, Kingpin Pizza and a full bar, all under one roof.

Yes. SoCal Fun Center has redemption games, video games and air hockey. Cards start at $10, and Unlimited Arcade is $19 Monday–Thursday, $29 weekends and holidays. Arcade hours: Mon–Thu 6–10 PM, Fri 5–11 PM, Sat 11 AM–11 PM, Sun noon–9 PM. Visit the arcade.

Yes. Kingpin Pizza serves hot pizza and our famous hot wings. Order at the counter and eat at your lane. See the menu.

Yes. Cal Bowl has a full bar with beer and cocktails. Guests must be 21+ with valid ID.