The BLVD!
About
The BLVD! offers the perfect blend of bowling fun and entertainment for the whole family in West Sacramento. With kid-friendly features like bumper lanes and lightweight balls, even the youngest bowlers can join in the action, while the arcade games provide extra entertainment between frames. The casual atmosphere and on-site food options mean you can easily make an entire afternoon or evening of it without leaving the venue.
Highlights
- ✓Bumper bowling lanes perfect for little ones still learning
- ✓Lightweight bowling balls sized for children's hands
- ✓Arcade game area with tickets and prizes
- ✓Full menu with kid favorites like pizza, burgers, and fries
- ✓Sports bar atmosphere for parents who want to catch a game while kids bowl
Pro Tips
- 1.Visit on weekday afternoons (Monday-Thursday before 5 PM) to avoid weekend crowds and enjoy lower daytime rates
- 2.Call ahead to reserve lanes if visiting with a larger group, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings when it's open until 1 AM
- 3.Bring socks for everyone,bowling requires them, and purchasing them on-site adds to your costs
- 4.Load up an arcade card with extra credits upfront as kids will inevitably want to play more games after bowling
- 5.Order food when you first arrive as it can take 20-30 minutes during busy times, timing perfectly with your first game
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings and early afternoons (11 AM - 3 PM) offer the best experience for families with young children,fewer crowds, shorter wait times, and a calmer atmosphere. Avoid Friday and Saturday evenings when the sports bar vibe picks up and it gets busier with adult groups.
What to Know
As a combination bowling alley and sports bar, the atmosphere becomes more adult-oriented in the evenings, especially on weekends. The venue offers full food service, so plan to eat here, and there's ample parking in the lot. Pricing is typical for bowling alleys with lane rentals charged by the hour or game.
Seasonal Notes
Open year-round with consistent hours. This indoor venue is perfect for rainy Sacramento days or hot summer afternoons when you need air-conditioned entertainment. Hours extend to 1 AM on Friday and Saturday nights, though families will want to visit during daytime and early evening hours.
Nearby Eats
Raley Field (now Sutter Health Park) is nearby with various concession options on game days, or head to the West Sacramento area along Harbor Blvd for chain restaurants like Chick-fil-A and In-N-Out Burger that kids love.
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