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    Lucky Strike Chula Vista

    3.7 (71 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Javier B.

    Chula vista Bowling 48 lanes Mini arcade Full bar Pool tables Good for parties Pizza, tenders, sliders, salad, fries Vegan and vegetarian options Shoe rental Large parking Amex accepted

    Calina N.

    This is the best bowling alley in San Diego in my opinion! I love that they have huge tv screens above the lanes playing music videos, movies, and even short clips. This bowling alley is very clean. They have almost 50 lanes and table service in case you would like to order food and drinks. My friend and I came on a monday night and there was a bowling league but that only took up about 1/3 of the lanes. The rest were open. This is a great place for a date night, celebrating a birthday, and fun for kids and adults alike. They even have a mini arcade with games in case you wanted to take a break from bowling or do something else. The pricing is decent. They run specials throughout the week so make sure to take advantage of those deals. For their regular rate we played 3 games each and the total including the shoe rental came out to about $58 for two people. There is plenty of parking and it is located close to major stores and plazas.

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    Marco A.

    2/1/26: When you need a last minute teenage birthday party location, you can't go wrong with unlimited buffet & bowling! *for 2 hours* They offer several packages for additional time and food options. Sarah our Lucky Strike Sales Rep, you were fantastic on helping me tailor a rushed reunion! Thank you for your effort in getting us a great rate for maximum fun! And pushing for the unlimited option was genius! With nine teens to feed that was definitely good idea! At the location, Alicia the manager was nothing short of spectacular! From getting us set up at our lanes to ensuring everyone had their game cards! Excellent! Chloe, our wonderful server made sure the soda, chicken strips, pizza, fries, and funnel fries (these are sooo good) kept coming! A feat unto itself, considering these boys were hoovering the buffet in record time! We brought in our own cake, but they had some candles available for us to use. They also have nice billiards tables by the hour (depending on the day, so check their website). The game room has some fun games to distract the kids long enough to catch a a few frames before they return. An excellent experience all around & will most definitely return! TL:DR - The Dude Abides

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    James M.

    I want to thank Andrea Lewis, Chole and the rest of the staff at the Chula Vista location. Your staff was outstanding. They were very attentive and accommodating. They were Johnny on the spot making sure everything we asked for was promptly delivered. The food was delicious! The decorations and the overall assistance you provided was much appreciated. The Fathers from our church were very pleased with everything! They had a wonderful time bowling, eating and joking with each other. They really enjoyed themselves, even my husband says he wants to start bowling. Kudos to everyone. Gloria Moore from New Paradise Baptist Church.

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    Becky G.

    Our Second time around was much better than the first time. I brought my kids to play a few hours of bowling and we enjoyed our time here. They've polished their management and the employees were all very nice. Bowing alley was clean and they had some drink and food specials just like before when it was Bowlero.

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    Pablo G.

    I always have a great time at Lucky Strike. The place has a really fun vibe, and it's hard to beat their weekday prices--that's usually when I go. Service is always quick for me, and the energy there just feels welcoming and upbeat. Shoutout to Lorena at the front desk--my experience is always better when she's there. She's super helpful and has such a bright, positive vibe that makes the whole place feel even more inviting. Big thanks to her!

    Regine A.

    My family and I had a great experience at Lucky Strike in Chula Vista. There's a ton of parking out front, they have their own parking lot which is nice and rare in San Diego. The moment we walked in, I noticed how clean it was. The employees were friendly and there are a ton of them! We were able to snag a lane immediately (without reservations). However, you can make reservations online ahead of time. This was my toddlers first time bowling and she had a blast. They have the little ramps for them and shoes as well. There's a menu for food and drinks. We opted for the sample platter (highly recommend). And the drinks are good too! There's also a cool arcade and bar for my 21 and up folks.

    Karina D.

    fun spot for a casual night out, especially on a Sunday when things are chill. We went on a Sunday night and the atmosphere was really cool--dim lighting, upbeat music, bowling lanes buzzing just enough to feel lively without being overwhelming. Thankfully, it was pretty slow that night, so we were able to get a lane pretty quickly--no long waits, which made the whole experience way more relaxed and enjoyable. We had a great time bowling with friends--lanes were in good shape, the scoring system worked perfectly, and the vibe was just right for hanging out and laughing over a few games. Service was friendly, drinks came out fast, and the food options looked solid (we didn't eat much, but the appetizers we saw passing by seemed tasty). If you're looking for a bowling night in Chula Vista with a modern, entertaining setup, this place delivers. Sundays seem like a sweet spot to avoid crowds and just have fun. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area-- we'll be back next time we want an easy, good-vibes hangout!

    Summer season pass
    Brad D.

    Stopped in early Friday evening and had a great experience at Lucky Strike in Chula Vista. There were plenty of lanes available when we arrived and the check-in process was smooth and friendly. The staff member who helped us let us know about their awesome summer deal called the Summer Season Pass which gives you 2 free games of bowling and free shoe rental every day all summer long. Such a great value. The place was clean the atmosphere was fun and everyone we interacted with was welcoming. Perfect spot for a casual night out or some family fun. We'll definitely be coming back again soon.

    Pinay M.

    This place used to be called Bowlero, but now it's called Lucky Strike. We love coming here to play bowling or billiards; they also have an arcade game. They have self-service machines for the arcade game where you can buy points, get a new card, or recharge the cards for a minimum of $10 and up, plus a $2 fee for the play card. To play pool or bowling, you have to pay first at the register, and then they will give you the billiard balls if you want to play pool; it starts at $15 per hour and goes by minutes right after. For bowling, it's roughly about $55 for two people for 2 hours, which includes shoe rental. To order food and drinks, you'll have to scan the QR code, place your order, and pay immediately, and they will bring your food to your table or lane number, or you can go to the bar and place your order and pay. They are pretty strict with IDs. The last time we went, they wouldn't serve me a beer without a physical ID, even though I showed them the picture of my ID, as I happened to forget to bring it with me, so make sure you have your ID if you want to order alcohol. We love coming here from time to time; it's a fun and friendly place to spend quality time with family, friends, and kids and it's safe.

    Shaianne P.

    We are pretty much lucky strike regulars (especially when it was Bowlero). My younger brother who has autism absolutely loves bowling. This is the only location close to us where we get to do what he loves - so of course we came here for his bday on the 14th. We were lucky to get a lane right away because it seemed from lanes 1-38, it was reserved for leagues. So very limited space for the regular customers - especially on a weekday when we went. We do like the food, always a fan of the garlic fries and the wings and cheese bread. However, service must've been slow and/or short-staffed because we had to order through the people who helped us check in - not at the usual food counter. Food took a bit but we didn't mind since we paid for 2 hours to bowl! For the most part, service and time spent here was pretty much the same it always has been. I think somehow the lanes were slippier because the people next to us - one of them had her hand slipped and the bowling ball rolled over to my brothers foot and mine. She apologized, but blamed the ball for being slippery. Hence - not a full 5 stars this visit.

    Laura O.

    Last time I visited here, it was before they rebranded. This place has been a bowling alley for as long as I remember. I used to come here as a kid and so it really holds a lot of special memories for me. However, It's definitely changed a lot since last year. The employees always give great service. However, the food quality keeps going down and the drinks keep tasting cheaper and stronger. Strong isn't always a good thing in my opinion. What I will say is that, it's very kid friendly. Which isn't always great for adults wanting to drink and bowl.

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    Review Highlights - Lucky Strike Chula Vista

    You can also purchase a summer pass for those of you who want to bowl more than once or twice a week.

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    Long overdue! We held ur wedding here august 7th. It was a beautiful ceremony and reception. Fairly…read morepriced even had ice on site! Very accommodating and friendly staff. Andy and the janitors are wonderful! . They really do help to make your event special and easy. I loved that they made extra sure to keep traffic clear from the walk way during our ceremony. If your interested in the venue but unsure of the path way don't be! people are pleasant and polite. never had much foot traffic or any problems anyway. Parking way a breeze. We rented upstairs area for kiddos and getting ready. Really wonderful photo opportunities, especially because the park is down the street. We took our group photo there! They gave us plenty of space for our vendors parking lot and all patio areas. The lights inside are disable we never got around to it but it was very pretty. We used 14 tables and all rectangles and belly bars. The ceremony was so cute and perfect for our party. We had 125 ppl. Everything fit perfectly nobody felt squished, which during cover was very appreciated. We were able to get into a few weeks before and set tables up to see where we wanted all of them. eased the stress of seating arrangements. All The French doors to the venue , overlooking the water were just perfect. I was worried the 2 bathrooms weren't going to be enough but we had no problems all night. We got our full deposit back, that only happened cuz we had family that helped us clean up afterwards BUT its a fairly easy clean up just be sure to tell whoever cleaning CHECK THE LIST! We stayed close by at the rambler the night of easy drive. Thank you LCT bayside staff for an awesome party!

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