Boardwalk Bowl

4.4
960 reviews

About

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Next to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Boardwalk Bowl is a state-of-the-art bowling facility, arcade, restaurant, live music venue, lounge, with plenty of party fun!

Details

  • Wheelchair accessible entranceAvailable

Location

Boardwalk Bowl
115 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, CA
95060, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.4
960 reviews
5 stars
590
4 stars
241
3 stars
67
2 stars
19
1 star
43

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Mixed reviews on staff friendliness, with some customers reporting rude or unhelpful service.

Fun Atmosphere

Many customers enjoyed the fun and lively environment, making it a great place for families and friends.

Pricing Concerns

Some customers expressed dissatisfaction with recent price increases and perceived value for money.

Maintenance Issues

Frequent complaints about lane malfunctions and the need for better maintenance of equipment.

Food Quality

Food quality received mixed feedback, with some items being described as overpriced or poorly prepared.
  • RR
    Rob
    Jan 1, 2026
    3.0
    Normally I love this place. However my 2 kids and I came in with food to donate in exchange for a game but we were told no the deal ended a day prior even though it was still advertised on the screens and at the counter
  • CC
    Charlotte
    Dec 22, 2025
    2.0
    This would be a very good place to visit if they didn’t put height limits on whether or not you can use bumpers, well, me and a group of my friends were here. A worker came up to us and told us that there were height limits for the bumpers and as someone who doesn’t know how to bowl very well. I thought this is very annoying, but I would definitely recommend coming here if you were under 4’11
  • EC
    Emily Bernard Coonerty
    Dec 10, 2025
    5.0
    They serve great food and really fun bowling!
  • AC
    Andy M! (Cackling Crow)
    Nov 16, 2025
    4.0
    The boardwalk bowl is always a fun time. It shows it's age, but I'm an endearing, nostalgic kind of way.
  • BM
    Benjamin Moore
    Nov 1, 2025
    1.0
    Took my 15 yr old nephew from out of town here, he had never bowled before. The staff came and confiscated the 6 pound ball my nephew chose, citing that it’s for children only. I argued that he is a child, then the employee specified it has to be a young child. My nephew is maybe 120 lbs soaking wet, he was struggling with the 6 lb ball. I tried to explain this, but the employee refused to listen, so I refunded the remainder of our games and left

Frequently Asked Questions About Boardwalk Bowl

What are the operating hours of Boardwalk Bowl?

Boardwalk Bowl is open daily from 9:00 AM. Monday through Thursday and Sunday until midnight, and Friday and Saturday until 1:00 AM.

Where is Boardwalk Bowl located?

Boardwalk Bowl is located at 115 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States.