Best Bowling Alleys in El Monte, CA

Looking for an indoor activity to get a break from the California heat this summer? Consider going bowling. This classic activity can be a fun way to spend an afternoon with your family or a night out with your friends. To help you know where to go, our team at Longo Toyota created this list of some of the best places to go bowling in the El Monte, California, area.

Action Lanes

Action Lanes is a family-friendly bowling and entertainment center. This 35,000-square-foot venue has 32 synthetic lanes for bowling fun, and each lane features animated scoreboards. During your game, enjoy an environment fitted with top-of-the-line sound and lighting equipment. Action Lanes also has arcade games placed throughout the venue for added fun and offers a snack bar with refreshments and a bar lounge with beer and wine for of-age guests. If you’re looking to host a private party, it also has a separate area for birthday parties and special events.

Be sure you plan your visit to Action Lanes in advance by reviewing its rates and promos. It has different rates per game depending on the day of the week and time of day, and it occasionally offers promotions and discounted rates. It’s important to note that this alley charges for shoe rental, but it also has a pro shop available for all of your bowling needs.

Location: 10534 Lower Azusa Road, El Monte, CA 91731

Hours: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sunday, noon to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday, and noon to 1 a.m. on Saturday

Highland Park Bowling

Established in 1927, Highland Park Bowling is the oldest bowling alley in Los Angeles. It began as a combination of doctors’ offices, a pharmacy, a music store, and a recreation space during the Prohibition Era. Patrons would visit a doctor at one of the upstairs offices to get a prescription for medicinal whiskey and then visit the pharmacy to fill it before going bowling.

An Italian immigrant named Joseph “Mr. T” Teresa purchased the building in 1966 and renamed it Mr. T’s Bowl. He renovated the space, covering the original designs and converting the area into a music venue. However, when 1933 Group acquired the building, it restored the space to its original appearance and refurbished the lanes to create the space Los Angeles residents love today.

Highland Park Bowling recommends making reservations before your visit. It recommends only one to six guests per lane but generally allows a maximum of eight guests per lane. And it’s only open to guests ages 21 and up after 8 p.m. Reservations are available in hour-long increments, and the alley charges different rates based on time of day and day of the week. Be sure to review its calendar of special events before planning your bowling outing.

Highland Park Bowling also offers a selection of food and drinks that celebrate its rich history. The venue’s menu includes a selection of pizzas, burgers, appetizers, and desserts. Pair your food with a beer, a glass of wine, or one of its signature cocktails.

Location: 5621 N. Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042

Hours: 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Friday and 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday

XLanes

XLanes is a 50,000-square-foot venue with plenty of fun for the whole family. Located in Downtown Los Angeles on the third floor of the Little Tokyo Galleria, this alley is home to 16 state-of-the-art LED lanes for general bowling, as well as two VIP rooms with four lanes and one VIP room with six lanes. The spacious venue also offers billiards, 80 arcade games, and private karaoke rooms.

Be sure to stop by the dining room during your visit. The menu at XLanes offers a broad selection of burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, wings, appetizers, and more. You can also head to the bar area, especially during the big game of the season. This space includes 11 LED televisions and three large projectors, so you never miss any important moments.

XLanes doesn’t require reservations, but it does recommend them. Bowling pricing varies by day of the week and time of day, but there’s a maximum of six people and a limit of two hours per party per lane. There’s a fee for shoe rental, but your entire party may receive a discount for booking an hourly rental. The venue also has space for hosting special events and has the option to buy out the entire venue.

Location: 333 Almeda St #300, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Hours: 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturday, and 11 am. to 11:30 p.m. on Sunday

Del Rio Lanes

Del Rio Lanes offers family-friendly bowling. It offers regular bowling most days and evenings and cosmic bowling on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings from 4 p.m. until close. If you’re looking to meet new people or compete, consider signing up for one of its bowling leagues or tournaments.

While Del Rio Lanes doesn’t require lane reservations, it recommends them. Pricing for lane reservations varies by day and time, limiting reservations to five people per lane. Reservations are available in 1-hour-and-20-minute or 1-hour-and-50-minute increments, and your reservation includes shoe rentals. Depending on availability, Del Rio Lanes allows you to rent up to eight lanes at a time, and it has special reservations for birthday parties and special events.

Location: 7502 Florence Ave, Downey, CA 90240

Hours: 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Monday and Thursday, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 2 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday

That concludes our guide about the best places to go bowling in the El Monte, California, area. At Longo Toyota, we’re proud to serve the El Monte area as the #1 Toyota dealership in the world. Know of another bowling spot locals may love? Drop us a line to share your recommendation. We may even update our list to include your suggestion.

 

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