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Arcades & fun centers in SoCal
Curated by Simir Shah
27 spots across Southern California — add your zip or city to sort by what's closest to you
Round1 Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo · Arcade
An arcade-only Japanese-style Round1 with 200+ cabinets (rhythm and dance games, driving games, crane machines) and a YUU Japanese food hall, at 60C The Shops at Mission Viejo. The page doesn't state an age policy or minor curfew, so call 855-772-6636 before dropping off teens.
🗓️ Daily 10am–11pm
💵 Pay per game / card; see site
Dave & Buster's Irvine Spectrum
Irvine · Arcade
A full arcade with racing games, shooters, air hockey and basketball, plus a restaurant and sports bar, at 661 Spectrum Center Drive. Minor policies vary by location and aren't published on the page, so call ahead about hours for kids without an adult.
🗓️ Daily; check the location page for hours
💵 Play & Eat combos from $19.99; game cards priced per card; see site
Boomers Irvine
Irvine · Fun center
Go-karts, mini golf, bumper boats, laser tag, batting cages, kiddie rides and an arcade share one property, and the site describes the attractions as for all ages. It is at 3405 Michelson Drive; height limits are not listed on the page, so check by phone for the younger kids.
🗓️ Sun 11am–10pm, Mon–Thu 2–10pm, Fri 2–11pm, Sat 11am–11pm
💵 Pay per attraction or pass; evening bundles with arcade credits ($30.99 Sun–Thu, $39.99 Fri–Sat at last check); see site
Balboa Fun Zone
Newport Beach · Fun center
A roughly 80-year-old Balboa Peninsula landmark with a Ferris wheel, small boardwalk rides and an arcade/games area, currently open while under restoration by new local owners. Hours can change without notice, so check the site before making the trip.
🗓️ Ferris wheel Mon–Thu 12–5pm, Fri–Sun 11am–9pm; boardwalk rides Fri–Sun 11am–7pm
💵 Pay per ride or game; see site
Dave & Buster's Orange
Orange · Arcade
An extensive arcade of modern and classic games, plus a restaurant and bar, at 20 City Blvd West in The Outlets at Orange. The page says minor policies vary by location, so confirm evening rules before bringing kids.
🗓️ Daily; check the location page for hours
💵 Play & Eat combos from $19.99; game cards priced per card; see site
Camelot Golfland Arcade
Anaheim · Fun center
A castle-themed family park with an arcade inside the castle, plus mini golf, laser tag, race cars, bumper boats and pizza. It is at 3200 Carpenter Ave and is marketed as family entertainment with no age restriction listed; birthday party packages are offered.
🗓️ Daily 10am–10pm
💵 Pay per game / card; see site (monthly play-all-day memberships offered)
Mulligan Family Fun Center
Murrieta · Fun center
Go-karts (with beginner options), laser tag, mini golf, arcade games, kiddie rides, batting cages and a splash pad at 24950 Madison Ave. Birthday and group packages are offered; the water slides were closed for the year at last check.
🗓️ Wed 2–8pm, Thu 12–8pm, Fri–Sun 12–9pm; closed Mon–Tue (seasonal schedule)
💵 Pay per attraction; coupon club deals; see site
Portals Entertainment Center
Temecula · Fun center
A compact indoor center with a 2,000 sq. ft. laser tag arena, two 9-hole blacklight mini-golf courses, arcade games and a cafe at 26469 Ynez Rd. The site says all ages are welcome, with no reservations needed.
🗓️ Sun 11am–8pm, Mon–Thu 12–8pm, Fri 12–9pm, Sat 11am–9pm
💵 No entry fee; each attraction bought separately; see site
Round1 Temecula
Temecula · Arcade
Arcade games with a Victory Zone, bowling, billiards, karaoke and a party room plus the YUU food hall at 40710 Winchester Rd. The page doesn't publish a kids policy or curfew, so call 855-772-6636 for evening rules.
🗓️ Daily 10am–2am
💵 Pay per game / card; see site
Round1 Moreno Valley
Moreno Valley · Arcade
Arcade games with a Victory Zone, bowling, billiards, karaoke and a party room at 22500 Town Cir in Moreno Valley Mall, listed as fully reopened. No kids policy or curfew is published on the page.
🗓️ Regular business hours; see site
💵 Pay per game / card; see site
Round1 Puente Hills
City of Industry · Arcade
Japanese-style arcade with crane games, rhythm games, a Victory Zone, bowling, karaoke and a YUU food hall at 1600 S Azusa Ave inside Puente Hills Mall. The location page doesn't publish a minor curfew, so call 855-772-6636 for late-evening rules.
🗓️ Daily 10am–2am
💵 Pay per game / card; see site
Dave & Buster's Long Beach
Long Beach · Arcade
Arcade with racing games, shooters, air hockey and basketball, plus dining and party packages, at 7515 Carson Blvd. Hours and minor policies aren't on the page, so confirm by phone.
🗓️ Daily; check the location page for hours
💵 Play & Eat combos from $19.99; game cards priced per card; see site
Round1 Lakewood Center
Lakewood · Arcade
Arcade games, bowling, billiards, ping pong, karaoke and a party room plus the YUU Japanese food hall, at 401 Lakewood Center Mall. No formal kids policy is on the page, so check by phone about evening minors rules.
🗓️ Sun–Thu 10am–12am, Fri–Sat 10am–1am
💵 Pay per game / card; see site
Dave & Buster's Carlsbad
Carlsbad · Arcade
Arcade with racing games, shooters, air hockey and basketball, plus a restaurant and sports bar, at 2501 El Camino Real. The page lists no hours or minor policy, so confirm before visiting.
🗓️ Daily; check the location page for hours
💵 Play & Eat combos from $19.99 (Power Card + entree); see site
Boomers Vista
Vista · Fun center
Go-karts, mini golf, laser tag, bumper boats, batting cages and arcade games, with a Johnny Rockets on site, at 1525 W. Vista Way. Party packages are offered; the page lists no age or height limits.
🗓️ Sat–Sun 11am–10pm, Mon–Fri 2–10pm
💵 Pay per attraction or pass; evening bundles with arcade credits ($29.99 Sun–Thu, $39.99 Fri–Sat at last check); see site
Golf N' Stuff Norwalk
Norwalk · Fun center
A family fun park operating since 1970 with mini golf, arcade games, rides and themed castle attractions at 10555 E Firestone Blvd. It welcomes guests of all ages, and rides open later in the day than the arcade.
🗓️ Arcade and mini golf Mon–Thu 10am–10pm, Fri–Sat 10am–12am, Sun 10am–11pm
💵 Pay per game / card; see site (parking $5 after 5pm Fri and after 2pm Sat–Sun, redeemable as a $5 Fun Card)
Dave & Buster's Santa Anita
Arcadia · Arcade
Modern and classic arcade games, racing simulators and shooters, plus a restaurant, at 400 S. Baldwin Ave, Suite 930-U in the Shops at Santa Anita. The page says minor policies vary by location, so confirm with the store.
🗓️ Daily; check the location page for hours
💵 Play & Eat combos from $19.99; game cards priced per card; see site
Dave & Buster's Torrance
Torrance · Arcade
Arcade with racing games, shooters, air hockey and basketball, plus dining and party hosting, at 21880 Hawthorne Blvd. Minor policies aren't listed on the page, so call ahead about evening rules.
🗓️ Daily; check the location page for hours
💵 Play & Eat combos from $19.99; game cards priced per card; see site
Dave & Buster's Westchester
Los Angeles · Arcade
Arcade with modern and classic games, including racing simulators, air hockey and crane games, plus dining and birthday parties, at 6081 Center Drive near LAX. The page doesn't state a minors policy, so call ahead.
🗓️ Daily; check the location page for hours
💵 Play & Eat combos from $19.99; game cards priced per card; see site
Dave & Buster's Hollywood
Los Angeles · Arcade
Arcade with racing games, shooters, air hockey and basketball, plus a restaurant and bar, at 6801 Hollywood Blvd. The page recommends calling the location for hours and minor policies.
🗓️ Daily; check the location page for hours
💵 Play & Eat combos from $19.99; game cards priced per card; see site
Round1 Burbank Town Center
Burbank · Arcade
Arcade games with a Victory Zone, plus bowling, billiards, karaoke and party rooms at 201 E Magnolia Blvd; it also hosts game tournaments. Age or curfew rules aren't published on the page, so call 855-772-6636 before sending teens alone.
🗓️ Daily 10am–2am
💵 Pay per game / card; see site
Dave & Buster's San Diego
San Diego · Arcade
A large arcade with racing games, shooters, air hockey and basketball, plus a restaurant and bar, at 2931 Camino Del Rio North in Mission Valley. Hours and minor policies aren't on the page, so call ahead.
🗓️ Daily; check the location page for hours
💵 Power Card game cards priced per card; see site
Boomers Palm Springs
Cathedral City · Fun center
Go-karts, several mini-golf courses, arcade games, bumper boats, batting cages and a rock-climbing wall at 67-700 E. Palm Canyon Dr. The site says it caters to all ages, from young children through adults.
🗓️ Sun 12–8pm, Mon–Thu 4–9pm, Fri 2–10pm, Sat 12–10pm
💵 Pay per attraction or pass; evening bundles ($25.99 Sun–Thu, $35.99 Fri–Sat with a $10 arcade card at last check); see site
Dave & Buster's Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage · Arcade
An arcade with games, dining and sports viewing at 71800 Highway 111. The page says minor policies vary by location, so confirm hours for kids before going.
🗓️ Daily; check the location page for hours
💵 Power Card game cards priced per card; see site
MB2 Entertainment Arcade
Santa Clarita · Fun center
Seven acres with a big arcade, VR gaming, esports, laser tag, mini golf, duckpin bowling, go-karts, bumper boats and batting cages at 21516 Golden Triangle Rd. The site describes it as welcoming to children with activities for all ages.
🗓️ Mon–Thu 12–10pm, Fri 12pm–12am, Sat 11am–12am, Sun 11am–10pm
💵 Pay per game / card; see site
Dave & Buster's Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks · Arcade
Arcade with racing games, shooters, air hockey, basketball and crane games suitable for all ages, plus a restaurant and bar, at 145 W. Hillcrest Drive. Hours and minor policies vary by location, so call ahead.
🗓️ Daily; check the location page for hours
💵 Play & Eat combos from $19.99 (entree + $10 Power Card); see site
Golf N' Stuff Ventura
Ventura · Fun center
A beachside family park with mini golf, arcade games and rides at 5555 Walker St. Rides open later in the day than the arcade, and group and party packages are offered.
🗓️ Arcade and mini golf Mon–Thu 10am–9pm, Fri–Sat 10am–11pm, Sun 10am–9pm
💵 Pay per game / card; see site
Before you play
- 🕹️ Game cards are the main cost. Dave & Buster's Play & Eat combos start at $19.99 (an entree plus a $10 Power Card), and Boomers evening bundles (about $26-$40 depending on the park) include unlimited attractions plus arcade credits.
- 🕹️ Bowling-plus-arcade centers run family deals. Lucky Strike and Bowlero advertise unlimited bowling with shoes from $18.99-$22.99 on weekend mornings (11am-3pm) and half-price arcade play on Wednesdays.
- 🕹️ Height limits and minor curfews are mostly not published on venue pages (Round1 and Dave & Buster's both say to call), so phone ahead if you have young kids on rides or teens going after dark. Birthday party packages are offered at nearly every venue here.
More nearby ideas: bowling alleys, mini golf, family fun centers and birthday party venues. Checked September 2026 against each venue's own page; game-card prices and promos change often.
Frequently asked questions
Are Dave & Buster's and Round1 okay for kids?
Both have arcades and offer kids' birthday parties, but their location pages don't publish a minors or curfew rule. Dave & Buster's says minor policies vary by location, so call your local store before going in the evening.
Where can we play arcade games with young kids in SoCal?
The fun centers are the easiest fit: Boomers (Irvine, Vista, Cathedral City), Camelot Golfland in Anaheim, Golf N' Stuff (Norwalk, Ventura), Mulligan in Murrieta, Portals in Temecula and MB2 in Santa Clarita. They pair arcades with mini golf, kiddie rides or go-karts and describe themselves as family or all-ages.
How much does an arcade day cost?
Most venues price by game card or per attraction rather than a flat entry fee. Portals in Temecula has no entry fee and charges per attraction, and Boomers' Sunset and After Dark bundles run about $26-$40 with arcade credits at the parks fetched.
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