More for bowling Alley. They open summer! Yay. The bowling alley prices are definitely better than oc prices. Really affordable with $3 a game and 1.50 shoe rental for students. The games do go by fast and you have to ask the staff to put on rails. They seem to have a nice variety of balls, I think the floor might be slightly warped. Then again, I'm a noob bowler. The keyboard is only one per lane, and the keys can kinds be stuck sometimes. The screen has tips on how to hit the remaining pins. The shoes are hard and def a bit old. Probably not the most ideal for a germaphobe. Only thing that felt off was my hands felt pretty grimy after bowling & definitely went to go wash them. I would recommend taking advantage of this :) read more

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When my husband and I were going full time to college there back in the 1970s, they had just opened the Child Development center. We had a young son so we were able to drop him off while we went to classes and because we had a limited income, they had a sliding payment scale that fit our income perfectly. We could leave our son there while we went to the student union to eat and study without being disturbed. They had comfy "bean bag" cushions for relaxing as a well as study areas which were quiet and conducive to getting work done. We thoroughly enjoyed and benefited from the Student Union. We both graduated with BA's and I returned later to get masters degree. We've been retired now for about 15 years and still have very fond memories of our time spent there. read more

Unpretentious, old school, no-nonsense hangout with a small arcade, TVs, tiny private piano rooms, rec room games, a great food court, with places to socialize and places to avoid it. I not only spent a lot of time here in 2001-2004 between classes (it's much easier studying with the smell of El Pollo Loco and a Jimmy Eat World video in the background), this was one of the favorite field trips for my day care summer program kids for the small bowling alley, the only in Long Beach. read more

CSU lb university state union. Cal state union is a really chill spot for a student. To meet and mingle. Always nice a cool inside. Staff was friendly and helpful. Place is Clean. Can catch up with school work here read more

CSULB University Student Union - Colleges & Universities Near Me - Long Beach, California

As a prospective or current student, it's important to know what the student union has to offer, you'd be surprised at the services that are readily available to you & your organization. In short, the USU provides places and resources for you to study, eat (El Pollo Loco, Subway, Carl's Jr, Robek's, Sbarro, Coffee Bean, Candy Corner), a Wells Fargo bank on campus, Chase and BofA ATMs, arcades, bowling, table tennis, and pool, an outdoor pool with tables and showers, K-Beach radio, USU program council, and even a hair salon on campus: http://www.yelp.com/biz/elektric-hair-inc-long-beach#hrid:l3ojBrVr54DAE-9k9aYxtw. The USU is a great place to come in between classes to eat, hang out, or study. Seating may vary depending hours. A detailed list can be found here: http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/aa/catalog/2008-2009/academic_services/student_union.html read more

CSULB University Student Union - Colleges & Universities Near Me - Long Beach, California

Ping..... PONG.... Thank god for the ping pong tables, that allows me to train myself for the olympics in table tennis. (I wish) But, it's the cool chill spot to be, whether you be playing pool, bowling, 360, Ps3, Wii? or if your like me ripping sh*T up in ping pong. Or you can come and chill out watch tv on the comfy chairs. P.s I took a star off because the tables are usually always full, and they happen to give my friend the wrong I.D. card when we were returning equipment.. And you thought all Asians look alike? NOPE, all white people look alike. hah read more

Probably my second favorite place on campus next to the SRWC! I'm constantly here studying, eating my lunch or just chilling and hanging with my friends. The student union is fantastic. They offer a lot here that sometimes students don't even realize. There's tables all over the "first" (really the second floor) of the union to study, lounge, hang out and etc. I like the round tables in the hallway of coffee bean and Robeks because they have accessible outlets from where you are sitting. Eats: they have Coffee Bean, Robeks, Carl's Jr., El Pollo Loco, Subway, Sbarro, a convenient store, candy corner for all the candy and snack lovers and etc. First floor: the first floor is the exciting part of the USU. There's a bowling alley, pool, shuffle board, where they have their radio broadcasts and where they'll have movies once in awhile. They recently just showed Finding Dory and it was my first time watching it and I loved it. (It's "free" just have your student ID). Services: they offer a lot of services here from student government, student life and development, information desk (with a printer for prints 10¢ each) as well as offering discounts on certain things. Definitely a popular spot on campus! If you need someplace quieter sometimes the rooms on the second/third floor might be open if they're not on reserve for groups to use. read more

if you parked too far, didn't pack a lunch, can't stand the line at the nugget, come to the union :) they have subway, carls jr. el pollo loco, coffee bean, robeks, a candy counter, and even more options in the courtyard. you have mtv on 2nd the floor, and TBS or sports game on the 1st floor. there's always something going on in the ballrooms or beach auditorium, so come check it out and support your student clubs, etc. oh, they also have a swimming pool, billiards, ping pong, and a new games station with wii & xbox. read more

I remember this place.... many hours did I spent here between classes. They have nice chairs and are always updating the place between semesters. New restaurants, new bigger TVs, special give aways during football seasons.... The couch-like chairs aren't really good for sleeping, but it you slouch far enough, you can make it work. The chairs each have a swinging table thingy that you can use to hold your food. It's pretty hard to find a seat during lunch hour. And they usually have MTV reality shows playing. The place that has a pool outside with changing rooms that all my years there, I have probably seen 10 people used it. They have a bowling alley (for classes too) that you can pay to play, as well as pool tables, table tennis, and an arcade in a separate glass room. Every once in a while, they have special events with special giveaways. That was all on the first floor, and there are too many things on the second floor, but there IS a bar up there. read more

This place needs a new makeover. It needs more tables and places to sit down and enjoy a meal. It's a nice place to go sit down and relax between classes or on a break. It has games room and activity room and a TV everywhere you go. It has a bowling alley and pool tables which would make a hang out with your friends fun in school. Surprising. read more

I prefer eating here than at upper campus. Here they have Subway, Pollo Loco and Carls jr. But that is only one aspect of the USU. There are many options for students to relax between classes. There are pool tables, ping pong tables and even a bowling alley. You can also rent video games and play they at the Sticks lounge. I went down there a few times to whoop some people in Gears of War 2. The only drawback is that it is so popular. It can get pretty crowded, especially in the eating area. read more

As a current student at the CSULB I have access to the USU building-where the magic happens and the fun begins! PINGGG PONGG for only $1/hour (we were there for over an hour, but only charged for one). What a DEAL! They have two ping pong tables-butterfly brand! LEGIT! Loads of pool tables, a piano, study rooms,foosball, 12 lanes bowling alley (and cosmic), movies, and they even have a lounge for the videogamers. Something for everyone. At the student union they have snacks, candy, and drinks you can buy. Although I hate coming to school when I do not have to, I think i'll be here every Friday just for the ping pong table. If you're there come and challenge me. This place is also open to the public, just different pricing =) They take credit/debit only with $5 min. purchase btw! They are not open on the weekends but on Fridays it's open until 10pm. read more

Gaming, food court and relaxing areas for students to use.

After studying and working on the CSULB campus for many years, I can easily say that I have spent a large amount of time in this giant building, exploring its different parts as the years went on. The USU was definitely my go-to place on campus when I needed to get some lunch/coffee, study, or just relax! As far as food goes, the USU offers several food/drink places (Subway, El Pollo Loco, Carl's Jr., Robeks, Coffee Bean), and plenty of seating to enjoy whatever you choose. Although these aren't the only food places on campus, I found myself here a lot between classes and on lunch breaks. I also found that the USU was a great place to study or simply relax on my laptop. There is a study room downstairs that I made use of many times, and then there are also many comfy chairs spread throughout the building that make great study companions. There are many other things to do here for fun (like video games, pool, bowling), but honestly, I never used them. But people seemed to be having fun whenever I walked by! read more

I have yet to even utilize all the great things this student union has to offer. I'm a graduate student so sometimes I feel a little out of place as I only come to campus after 6pm and it can be pretty dead at that time but the student union has so much to offer from food, to study space, coffee! And evendors a bowling alley! It's one heck of a student union. read more

No complaints here. Hang out in between classes or before classes. Have yet to make it down to the first floor but this fall, that is my first stop! read more

Parking lot 17 was difficult to locate ... It's hidden behind other parking lot... Frustrating for a first time student! It would be really nice if they would make larger signs...but it's a nice campus... Hoping I will be attending here next fall for MSW Program! read more

Usually pretty crowded, but you can almost always find places to eat, study, chill :)

Honestly, it's amazing! Has everything needed to kill sometime & have fun with friends, from a movie theatre with free movies on the house, to pool tables, toa bowling alley. I seriously have no complains. I love it. read more

Awesome place to unwind and hang out. Bowling, pool tables, ping pong, video games, movies and a swimming pool. What else do you need ... oh yeah and don't forget the music listening lounge. read more

Currently writing this review because it's finals week and I believe a distraction is required at this point. The union is awesome, and always has been. It's my go-to place for naps, and for a quick snack between classes. I do wish the Beachnet signal in the study rooms on the first floor actually worked, and the room closest to the stairs on the first floor's air conditioning is turned up way too high all the time. I wish the food selection was healthier, but considering that this is college, healthy is kind of irrelevant. It would be nice if the restaurants in the union were open later, but I don't really mind, because I just end up going to the Beach Hut over by the library. read more