The Los Angeles area has many bowling alleys to choose from, but only a few bowling alleys stand out from the crowd. Lucky Strike bought a bowling lane that was used in the filming of The Big Lebowski. Pinz was rated Best of LA by Los Angeles Magazine. Shatto 39 Lanes offers bowling on the cheap. AMF Mar Vista Lanes provides for a class bowling experience. Pickwick Bowl has its own professional shop.
Lucky Strike
The Big Lebowski was filmed at Hollywood Star Lanes before it was torn down. Lucky Strike, however, was able to buy Lane No. 7 from Hollywood Star Lanes and has since turned it into a bar in their Hollywood location. In addition to the Hollywood location, Lucky Strike also has a location in Los Angeles proper as well as 16 other locations throughout the United States. The Los Angeles location features eighteen lanes big enough to fit twelve people, fourteen big screens, premium 4-lane private suites, full bar and a 20-foot by 12-foot high definition projection screen. After 7 pm, the Lucky Strike is open to only those who are 21 years of age and older.
Lucky Strike
800 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-542-4880
bowlluckystrike.com
Pinz
Pinz was voted the best bowling alley in Los Angeles by Los Angeles Magazine in 2007. It has 32 lanes all with runner lights and automatic scoring on 32-inch screens with 3-dimensional graphics. Four times a week, Pinz hosts Rock N' Bowl where you get to bowl to music, glow-in-the-dark pins, special effects, strobe lights and disco balls. For variety, Pinz also has a full arcade that also includes air hockey and pool tables. There is also a private billiards room where you can hold exclusive private parties. Parking is easy to find and free as well.
Pinz
12655 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604
818-769-7600
pinzbowlingcenter.com
Shatto 39 Lanes
Shatto 39 Lanes is known for its cheap games and drinks. Games are only $4.50 for mid-week evening games and $5.50 for weekend games, as of August 2010. The bar serves drinks until 2 am. Cocktails range in price from $4 to $8.50. Beer prices range from $3.25 to $4.25. Straight liquors will cost you anywhere from $2 to $5.75 depending on what you order. It is located close to Koreatown. It has above-ground returns and arcade games.
Shatto 39 Lanes
3255 W 4th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90020
213-385-9475
shatto39lanes.com
AMF Mar Vista Lanes
A visit to the AMF Mar Vista Lanes will make you feel like you went back in time. It provides for a classic game of bowling with 10 lanes, an arcade and a café. You can order pizza, burgers, sodas and grilled items. AMF Mar Vista Lanes also offers Xtreme Bowling that blend lights and music with bowling challenges. There is free parking at this AMF location.
AMF Mar Vista Lanes
12125 Venice Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90066
310-391-5288
amf.com
Pickwick Bowl
Pickwick Bowl is in the Pickwick Gardens in Burbank, CA. In addition to featuring a fully equipped professional bowler's shop, Pickwick Bowl also features reasonably prized food. Healthy items on the menu include vegetable sticks, salad and wraps. It has 24 synthetic lanes, automatic bumpers, an arcade, a full-size bar and a computer scoring system. They have morning specials on Tuesdays and Thursdays where games only cost $1.50 each, as of August 2010.
Pickwick Bowl
1001 Riverside Dr
Burbank, CA 91506
818-845-5300 x350/351
pickwickgardens.com
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