Boardwalk Bowl
Boardwalk Bowl
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9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday
9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Friday
9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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Next to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Boardwalk Bowl is a state-of-the-art bowling facility, arcade, restaurant, and lounge with plenty of party fun!
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Abbie G
Bradley, CA242 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
This was a fun experience! We live about 2 hours from Santa Cruz and unfortunately the bowling alley near us shut down permanently over COVID. My boyfriend and I both love to bowl and we found this place on Google. We got a good parking spot and didn't have to pay to park which was nice, we only waited about 10 minutes or less for an open lane and it was a lot of fun. We were here on a Saturday night around 6pm. The bowling alley is pretty big with an arcade, a separate area to get drinks and they had karaoke and then a lot of lanes. Would recommend and would come here again if I had the chance!
Written October 24, 2021
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Michelle G
Prien am Chiemsee, Germany22 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Nice place.great location. Even during the off season on a Monday, completely booked! Call ahead for reservations.
Written January 21, 2020
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Hi,
We are sorry to hear that there were no lanes available during the time of your visit. Our lanes are available on a first come, first served basis. We recommend calling about an hour ahead to see how busy we are if you are planning on coming in. In addition, we take reservations 24 hours ahead by phone, with a two-lane minimum.
Sincerely,
Boardwalk Bowl Management
Written January 23, 2020
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chechina
Aptos, CA89 contributions
May 2014 • Solo
BWB has extremely friendly and personable service, and wonderful maintenance - great place for family fun! Party services available, Atomic bowl Sunday night - Nice little bar, Karaoke and live bands - you name it! Decent snack bar, and a beautifully run bowling alley that is priced RIGHT! Get out of the house and take someone BOWLING - it is truly one of the highlights of Santa Cruz to have such great, old fashioned entertainment/exercise for everyone - tourists and locals alike! I am really proud of the updates they have done and the pride they take in their establishment!!
Written May 18, 2014
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LinaLovePeace
Santa Cruz, CA3 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
I was robbed at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk Bowl this Monday. Someone snatched my small black Deluci Santa Cruz purse with all of my belongings including an iPhone in a pink wallet case, keys, credit cards, ID, and cash. Bowling alley is a decent place and i've had lots of good times here with my friends but knowing their security is lacking and that there are some strange characters all the time here is not welcoming. One time we came there was a weird guy taking photos of girls in our group. Don't bring your valuables and be careful or you will get robbed in a matter of minutes. I learned my lesson and I won't be coming back here.
Written August 2, 2017
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Steve O
Citrus Heights, CA141 contributions
Aug 2012 • Family
The bowling is just about like any Bowling alley but the Karaoke is a lot of fun. We are people watchers so we enjoy watching the bad singers as well as those who do a nice job. The food there is above average for a bowling alley & reasonably priced compared to the Boardwalk.
Written January 7, 2013
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gr8fulforfun
Los Angeles, CA28 contributions
Jul 2014 • Friends
The equipment was modern (better than my home town). The balls never got stuck. The graphics on the screen are excellent and the programming is easy to follow. The seating is comfortable and there are plenty of bowling balls to choose from. The shoes and laces were well taken care of. We came in a large group, so the service for chips and sodas was excellent. The bathrooms were very clean (which I find unusual for a bowling alley). I would DEFINITELY spend time bowling when I visit Santa Cruz again. Super fun!
Written July 27, 2014
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mljmljj
Elk Grove, CA4 contributions
Oct 2012 • Couples
This place is a fun place to go and have some fun near the boardwalk and beach ! There is a bar that serves ok drinks and food.
Written November 27, 2012
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Shannonlcross
9 contributions
Great location, food and full bar, which makes me a much better bowler or so I think. After bowling and drinks the beach is just across the street to sober up or makes a perfect ending for a great afternoon.
Make sure you call before arriving to see if there are tournaments so that you can get a lane.
Make sure you call before arriving to see if there are tournaments so that you can get a lane.
Written March 27, 2012
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Jill W
Seattle, WA91 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
Stopped in here on our first night. Seemed like a fun stop with a lot of locals. It was a karaoke night with a lot of talented,serious competitors so that was fun to watch.
Written October 15, 2018
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MommaAmp
El Paso, TX477 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
A relative had her son meet us here when he was done having fun at the boardwalk. This was my first time here. We walked in on the side street across from the boardwalk, ordered a pizza, chicken wings and some beers. After finding a place to sit I went in search of a restroom to wash my hands. As I turned the corner I found that there is a bowling alley hence the name! I had never noticed this place. The food was really surprisingly good. Good place to go to relax and have some fun.
Written June 10, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions about Boardwalk Bowl
- Boardwalk Bowl is open:
- Sun - Tue 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Wed - Thu 9:00 AM - 1:00 AM
- Fri - Fri 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Sat - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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