M wanted to play some "Pin Ball"...hum...I checked Yelp and low and behold there was a place on…read moreHiguera St. ah...I hadn't seen that one. So we went over today, then get some dinner once we were played out. There is some food on the premisses. M had spotted a Taco Tuesday deal $3 for 3 with an alcoholic beverage purchase....lets see what else is on the menu...ah... I'm not going any further with the cuisine, I'll say its not my kind of place to eat. However Pin Ball is defiantly the game and there are plenty other games too. Pool x 4 tables, Air Hockey, driving, shooting, grab a prize, photo booth, cotton candy. basketball, no skeet ball, and the rest. Beer, wine and sodas are available. Sound is plenty good a giant fan helps to take the heat off you. No screens to be seen. Minors are subject to certain days and times, this is ideally an adult escape. See ya kids foodguy-Martin

Had a blast playing games that are reasonably priced(need to use a game card) while sipping beer…read more They have fun event nights like poker on Wednesdays too. Have billiards if you are a pool shark. Bathrooms were clean. Service was a little all over the place, but nice. For example, place was empty and still waited at the bar every time. I would be here all the time if I lived in SLO and will be back.

Purchased the Groupon that gives all day free access and came on a random weeknight a couple hours…read morebefore closing time. Claw games and any machine where you can win a prize is $1+ a game. There's maybe 4-5 of those machines with very old looking stuffed animals, or unappealing prizes. The other games were all vintage consoles that were actually very fun to play! The place is pretty small, and there's a small corner where people can throw a birthday party. I'd say it was an okay experience. I probably would not purchase normal wristband, but think it may be worth it on Groupon for people who really enjoy arcades.

I read some reviews and decided to come within the last hour before closing. Normally unlimited…read moreplay is $12 for all day but at the last hour they gave us a discount for $6 per person. Ended up coming at 7:15 and played for 45 minutes (IMO this is enough to enjoy the machines). In terms of quality, its decent. You got your classic fighting games like Street Fighter, Tekken, and Killer Instinct. They also had a foosball table and basketball machine that were unlimited place. There are some paid games such as the pinball machines (25 cents) and crane games ($1). Overall a great place to kill some time.

I'll forever love hotshots! I've been coming here since I was a kid and it was so great visiting…read morethis place again. The staff is always rad and seem to really enjoy their jobs. They provide the best customer service and great food as well! This place is always busy but for some reason we can always find a place to sit and eat even if we aren't playing pool. I hope they stay here forever!

Stay far, far away from this place. What my family and…read morefriends witnessed at Hot Shots Billiards this past weekend was one of the most disturbing displays of behavior I've ever seen from someone working in a business open to the public. The manager completely lost control screaming, swearing, and behaving aggressively toward a grandfather and his two young grandchildren in front of everyone inside. We saw this with our own eyes. After the outburst, I spoke with the grandfather to understand what triggered this. He explained that the boys had been there the day before playing pool with family and friends and had returned for another visit. Their grandmother had brought them each a small bowl of soup because they didn't want the food offered there. Without any calm discussion or warning, the manager suddenly rushed over, yelling for them to "get their food out of here right this GD minute." Then, in a way that shocked everyone standing nearby, he snatched the soup from one of the kids and forcefully pulled a bag out of the child's hands as they were trying to leave. He continued shouting profanity including multiple F-bombs directly at the grandfather, all while the two young children stood there visibly upset. The entire place went silent. People looked stunned and uncomfortable. I've never seen anything like this in a place that's supposed to be family-friendly. In my opinion, the grandfather showed incredible restraint by not involving law enforcement. We had just walked in to play a few games with friends, but after witnessing that level of hostility and unprofessionalism, we turned around and left immediately. Outside, the grandfather told me the manager still refused to return one of their personal bags, which added to the concern. Later, when I mentioned the incident to a few nearby business owners and locals, several of them said they were unfortunately not surprised. They shared that they had heard of issues involving this manager in the past. I can't personally verify those claims, but hearing the same thing from multiple unrelated people definitely raises concerns. And sure enough, other online reviews describe behavior similar to what we witnessed firsthand. My strong recommendation: avoid this place entirely. No customer especially a child should ever be subjected to that kind of behavior from a manager. The grandfather later sent me a photo of the individual involved so that we could make our local friends in the Pismo area aware of who he was.

We went there to play bowling and we ordered pizza, chicken, and sweet potato fries…read more I attached the pizza i got. They really intended to serve this, right? 2 pieces are almost not edible. Fries smell terrible. Smell like old potatoes. Sweet potato fries were good. Chicken was ok. Pizza and fries are something you want to avoid ordering here. Female staff was nice and friendly and that was the only reason this is rated as one star. Bowling was ok until we made a strike. Once we made a strike, it started to put wrong number of pins (e.g. 6 pins for the first turn of new player)

We had an amazing time as a family here!! The people were so nice and friendly. My 14 year old son…read morewon me a freaking coach purse for $2!!!!! We love it here for family fun. Thank you for making our trip that much more memorable!

Brayden is a great guy and the whole store definitely has family business vibes. Prices are pretty…read morefair. Shout out to Scott who's super knowledgeable!

I love this place. best spot to buy Pokémon cards and video games. friendly and.hinest employees…read more My family and I will always Come back. We just found out that they have the amazing arcade next door as well.

Easy game for Little ones but could use some sprucing up to keep the aesthetic. There is not much…read moreto look at so they became bored. Around 10-12 holes to play with some difficult shots,

Me and my 9 year old daughter went last weekend and had a great time followed up by a visit to the…read morearcade. I think this is an underrated hidden gem in our community for the kids. My daughter got to mine for gems and play an 18 hole mini golf course. Great time!

Family fun, good time to be had! It's small but yet big enough to give every player their space…read more Sadly this weekend Starbucks was closed, tried to use the vending machines and that was a fail. Not to blame Mustang Lanes because they don't own the vending machines.

Drove 30 minutes with kids to get there for disco night and was told the lights were 'unplugged'…read moreand it would be tough to plug them back in. Wth? Would appreciate this being updated somewhere. On top of that was overcharged but didn't notice til later. It's fine if you're bored but nothing special and pretty run down.

Boomers is a great place to take kids for family fun or birthday parties. There are so many…read moreactivities, but be prepared to spend some money! I was able to find great deals on mini golf and arcade credits through Groupon, which definitely helped. There are tons of fun games, and the kids loved the arcade. They even managed to win prizes from the giant claw machine, which never happens, so that was a big highlight! They also have batting cages and water bumper cars, though the bumper cars were out of commission when we visited. I'd recommend eating beforehand and bringing your own drinks. The food is overpriced and not great quality. That said, the service was very friendly both at the food counter and in the arcade/ticket area.

We almost didn't make it here -- and I'm really glad we did…read more Quick heads up for anyone planning ahead: the hours can be a little misleading. The website will say "open," but weekday hours don't actually start until 2 PM, and that detail is buried further down. We found that out the hard way after finishing up at the pier around 11 and having to completely pivot our plans (including grabbing food elsewhere to hold the kids over). Not a dealbreaker, but definitely something to be aware of if you're visiting from out of town. Once they did open though? Completely different story. We were greeted by Robert -- and honestly, he set the tone for the entire visit. He was the only one up front at first, but you wouldn't have known it based on how smoothly everything went. Friendly, attentive, and actually present. He helped us get set up, handled food, and still managed to keep an eye on everything else going on. And yes -- he made our pizzas fast, gave us a buzzer, and sent us on our way to enjoy the games instead of waiting around. That alone? Huge. We ended up doing the arcade route first, and this is where Boomer's really surprised me. I used a Groupon deal and paid $25 for 100 points, and it just so happened to be one of their half-off arcade days. So instead of games costing 3 points, they were 1.5 -- and the machines actually show you the discount clearly. That's smart business. The card system is also way better than old-school arcades. No paper tickets flying everywhere -- everything loads directly onto the card. And for once, we actually had enough points to get decent prizes. We walked out with a bunch of toys and plushies instead of the usual "you can afford a sticker and a piece of candy" situation. At one point, my son joked that a game was "rigged," and Robert immediately stepped in -- not in a defensive way, but in a "let me make sure this kid is having a good time" way. He showed him how the game worked, pointed out that he had already won multiple times, and turned it into a funny, reassuring moment instead of letting frustration build. That kind of attentiveness stands out. We also tried the go-karts (paid separately), and I'll say this: if you're even considering it, just go for the unlimited option. One round was enough to realize we wanted to get right back in line. The kids had a blast, and even with one riding with me, it was still a great experience. We ended up spending about 2.5 to 3 hours here between food, games, and rides -- and overall spent around $100. For everything we did, that's actually a really solid value. Especially compared to places like Scandia, where you can easily drop $200 without blinking. There was also a giant claw machine with oversized bouncy balls -- both of my boys won on their first try, which felt like a miracle in itself. We couldn't take them with us (overpacked car problems), so we gave them to another family with little ones. Unexpected wholesome moment. Overall vibe: * Not overly crowded (at least when we went) * Clean and easy to navigate * Systems are modern and efficient * Staff presence was light, but Robert carried the experience If I had one note, it would be the hours communication -- that part could be clearer upfront. But once you're inside, the experience makes up for it. We came in slightly thrown off by the timing... and left with happy kids, prizes, and zero regrets. And Robert? Give that man his flowers. He made a lasting impression without even trying to. All in all a great experience and 10/10 would recommend ! BUT THEY OPEN AT 2pm on weekdays ! REMEMBER THAT !

Located off the Madonna Exit, is the Sunset Driven-in. The last drive-in Slo County, it was packed,…read moreso come early. It was like going back in time! The snack bar was nice and had all the typical stuff and they had restrooms off to the side. Picture quality was actually nice, surprisingly. The Kids LOVED it! *Overall, great experience and will be back. The only negative, they no longer have the speakers on the poles next to each space. We sat outside in a large group and that would've been nice*

We love Sunset Drive in! It's often a double feature. The concession stand is a must, not much has…read morechanged in there over the years. They are open year round and it's such a great time for families. I have been lucky enough to come here my whole life. Where else can you still enjoy this great pastime? If you are planning on going, please learn how to turn off your headlights before you show up.

I've had a lot of great times at The Palace and I thank you for that, BUT…read more.. 30 cents minimum bet on slot machines has sadly priced me out of the market, sorry to say. The message is loud and clear. Guess you don't need me anymore. So see ya.

Went there today after seeing the Resturant on Channel 30. Parked and walked up to the door which…read morewas about a half mile away. The guard asked me if I had a pocketknife and I told her yes. She told me either take it back to my car or throw it away. I'm 67 years old and the pocketknife was my dad's so I took it back and and came back to the door and the woman meets me and my wife outside the door with 5 or 6 other people around and yells at us that we didn't put the knife away, embarrassed I told her we did and she yells that we didn't and that they watched us on camera. When I tried talking to her she started barking on the radio and yelling at us. So we went back to our car and drove back to Clovis. As we left she was yelling we better put that knife away.