UPDATE after attending a birthday party: Unfortunately, I have to take off a star. The birthday rooms are small. They crammed about 6 tables into the room, leaving barely enough room to pull out your chair, and it was easily 85 degrees inside the room. There's ZERO AC, so between the heat, kids, food, and everyone packed together, it gets chaotic fast. You do get a party attendant, but there wasn't much organization or timing. You only have the room for two hours, and another party starts the exact the minute yours ends. There's no buffer to gather your stuff, leave, or seemingly even properly clean and reset before the next group comes in. The bathrooms also need to be checked and cleaned much more frequently. And PLEASE maintain the slides more often. I know they use some type of wax/conditioner, but the last THREE times I've gone down, I've literally stopped halfway from the friction resulting in friction burns and the world's most aggressive wedgie. I watched kids suddenly stop mid-slide and fall forward too. Whatever they put on the slides needs to be reapplied throughout the day. It's still a fun place for the kids, but the party rooms, cleanliness, and slide maintenance definitely need improvement. read more

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We had such a great experience at FUNBOX! I have a 2-year-old, so initially I wasn't sure if this would be a good place for little ones, but I was pleasantly surprised! They have a separate toddler area for kids 5 and under, which was so nice. My little one absolutely LOVED the bouncy areas, obstacles, and slides! There are definitely a lot of older kids running around, so you do have to be mindful and stay close to your little one, but I really appreciated that parents were everywhere watching their kids. Everyone seemed to be really careful around my 2-year-old, even the older kiddos, which made me feel much more comfortable. Parents can also get in and jump around with their little ones, which is a huge plus! They also have free games to play when you need a break from bouncing, and I noticed they have a birthday party area too, which would be such a cute option for a future birthday! Overall, we had a wonderful experience and my little guy had SO much fun. We can't wait to go back! read more

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We recently hosted our child's birthday party at Fun Box Plaza Bonita, and unfortunately our experience did not match what was promised during the booking process. When we toured the facility, the staff showed us the larger party room and explained that, based on our guest count, we would be assigned that room with the double doors opened for additional space. We were also told that extra chairs would be provided if needed and that a party host would check in with us throughout our two-hour party to make sure everything was running smoothly. However, on the day of the party, we were placed in one of the smaller rooms in the back. The room was far too small for our guests, and even Cosmo, the mascot, barely had enough space to come in and interact with everyone. We also never received the extra chairs that had been discussed during booking. Another issue was the refrigerator in our party room. It was broken and leaking water, so none of our drinks stayed cold throughout the event. We also ran out of plates, forks, and napkins multiple times. Because we couldn't find our party host, we had to borrow supplies from other empty party rooms ourselves. Our party host only came by three times: once to show us the room, once when Cosmo made an appearance, and once at the end for cleanup. Other than that, we had little to no assistance during the party. The play area itself is fun, super cute, party rooms are adorable and the kids had a great time. However, the party experience was very disappointing, especially considering the cost. Better communication, proper room assignments, functioning equipment, and attentive hosting would have made a significant difference. I hope this feedback helps improve the experience for future families celebrating special occasions here. read more

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We recently visited Funbox at Plaza Bonita for a friend's birthday party, and we had such a fun time. Our 2-year-old and 7-year-old both had a blast, and I enjoyed myself too. The party space was very spacious and I could see myself having a party there in the future. Special shout out to Tiana. Her energy is amazing. She's hard-working, super accommodating and went above and beyond to make sure we didn't need anything. She really made the experience smooth and enjoyable. Thank you for a memorable experience we will definitely be coming back! read more

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Came in late at night, awesome place and team. Andres and Lisa were very helpful tonight! read more

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Came here for my nephews bday. It was cool being able to go in with the kids to jump around and explore. Definitely appreciated the noise level in here it was not crazy chaotic and they had the music just at the right level. Glad something like this exist in our neighborhood. I was concerned for the babies and toddlors some parents and teens were rough housing and I can see a kid getting kicked in the face on accident, lol. They should have area specific to age group to make it safer, but overall had fun! They also have free arcade games which was cool. Check it out at least once! read more

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Great spot for the kids when it's not busy. This is certainly tailored to parents to pay to go into the bouncer with their child otherwise external visibility is basically 0% same for the party rooms at the back of the store You see the back of a wall of bouncers and have to walk all the way around the giant structure Staff pee usual is very young but the location was very clean read more

Fun Box in National City had me feeling a little mixed. First off, the space is definitely smaller than I expected. The toddler area in particular was really underwhelming. It kind of felt like they just threw some blocks in there and called it a day. For little ones, I wish there was more variety to actually keep them engaged. The jumper area is a decent size, but again I had this vision it was going to be huge and it just wasn't giving that. Kids were going wild, as expected, so I stayed out while my spouse handled that chaos One thing I noticed though, a lot of parents were sitting inside certain parts of the jumper, which kind of blocked off areas and you could tell kids were avoiding those spots. They do have free arcade style game machines which is a nice touch, but that area gets crowded fast. Now the restrooms... yikes. For a newer place, I was honestly surprised at how dirty they were. Almost every stall needed attention. No toilet paper, no liners, just not maintained well at all. That part was a big disappointment. On a positive note, the party rooms actually look really nice and I can see this being a good birthday spot. But seating overall is limited, and the shoe storage fills up quick, so that's something to keep in mind. Overall, my kids did have fun, so that's what matters most. But they did say it felt a little scary with how many kids were running around nonstop. Not a terrible experience, just not as impressive as I was expecting. Curious to see how it holds up over time. read more

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Had my daughter's birthday here as part of the grand opening birthday promo. I almost regretted it from the moment I booked. I had a few questions regarding my booking and immediately emailed the party email listed. No response. I waited a day or two and attempted calling multiple times across the span of 3-4 days. No answer, no response on both calls and emails. I finally drove over to ask my questions and spoke directly to the manager who was assisting at the front desk. When I mentioned that nobody was answering both my calls and emails, there was no apology--just simply a, "oh yeah, we've been having a hard time responding to voicemails and emails..." oh? Ok. Day of party, the staff really only checked in for the initial check in and at the end when it was time to sing. No help setting up, no check ins, no structured activity, the fridge had old crusted liquid inside. I'm glad the party was part of the promotion because if I had paid regular price, I would have been really upset. read more

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1st time here after promising my kid alllll summer we would come, SUPER impressed!! Its jump area is HUGE! The obstacle course is great. We extra enjoyed the benefit of the free arcade games. I asked my child what her favorite activity was and she said, "EVERYTHING!" I'm also impressed how clean it was. Izzy & Andres were really kind and helpful. We will definitely be having a birthday party here & be regulars. read more

FUNBOX - Amusement Parks Near Me - National City, California

Had a great time this evening. My daughter didn't want to leave and neither did I!! There's lots of fun little obstacles in the jump house as well as slides. And I mean the whole thing is inflated so you're just jumping around to the next activity. They have little arcade games as well that are free which was nice cause as my daughter is inside jumping my husband and I could partake in the games. Nice to have something to do while waiting instead of just sitting around. Noise level not terrible we came on a Sunday for the 7:30 jump session and it wasn't super busy or packed in the play areas. Pricing is fair we paid $43. For just my daughter and I including the required socks, For 1 hour and 30 minutes. Which is more than enough time I was worn out after 15 minutes in there and I don't have to be the bad guy when I tell my daughter it's time to go because times up. Toddler zone was good size for littles but no slides or anything's just blocks they could possibly add a little more things for younger ones to do. Lots of public seating and the birthday rooms looked nice and good sized as well. I'd definitely consider throwing a birthday party here. " if you choose to do a birthday party here ask for Daniella as your host " I seen staff going around cleaning the restrooms and the play areas throughout our session. I love that the restrooms had a little area for breastfeeding mamas like my self it had AC so it was nice and cool. Shout out to Daniella she's super friendly! She was helpful and watchful of the littles making sure everyone was safe in the jumpy area and having a fun time! read more

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We came here for a birthday party and WOW! Just WOW! My son is autistic and he absolutely enjoyed himself. I love all of the colors, the aesthetic's and the amount of activities you can do. What an amazing place for kids to unwind. I appreciate the staff who were very helpful and kind. They pay attention to the kid's to ensure safety. They have staff monitoring the entrance and exit making sure no one runs out. Everyone that works here is so friendly. Highly recommend taking your kiddos here. Awesome place, 10/10! read more

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I took my kids here while we are on vacation to SD on spring break. This place was very clean very big had enough room for everyone. My kids thoroughly enjoyed their time and it was nice to have somewhere for them to get all their jollies out. My only suggestion for this place is that maybe they should do something or add a little bit more to the toddler section. It wasn't very fun for mine because all they had were basically blocks to play with. I would take them back. My son didn't want to leave. read more

Very fun for my daughter. Bounce bounce and more bounce lol. We went because of the grand opening promotion and my daughter wants to go after seeing a video. Very convenient location as it is at the mall too. read more

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BEWARE Price Gouging!! I had a very frustrating experience trying to book my son's birthday party at Fun Box in National City and want to warn others. Two days ago, I attempted to book a Premium Birthday Party "Grand Opening Special" advertised at $259 (regularly $579), with a promotion valid until 4/20/26. I even took a screenshot because the price influenced my decision. However, the website kept crashing during checkout, preventing me from completing the booking. When I checked again shortly after and the next day, the same package had jumped to $579 (now shown as a "sale" from $679). That's a $300+ increase within hours, despite the promotion still being advertised. This raises concerns about inconsistent and misleading pricing, as well as an advertised promotion that doesn't match actual pricing. I contacted management via email and voicemail but received no response. Overall, this feels like false advertising, poor customer service, and an unreliable booking system. I recommend taking screenshots and proceeding with caution, as prices may not be honored. Unfortunately, my son is now disappointed because the event is no longer affordable. I don't recommend!!! read more

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First day at Fun Box! My kids ages are from 2 to 15, and they ALL had a blast. So fun, easy check in process and the kids tired them selves out! Definitely returning read more

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love the experience ! Kids had fun and parents relaxed ! A big thank you to Daniela our host , such a great person and supportive towards our bday event. read more

They should call this place LunchBox instead of FUNBOX because of how small it is. The little tables are all crammed right next to each other--you're basically sitting on top of other families. The setup feels ghetto and thrown together. On top of that, having to buy socks every time you visit is ridiculous. For what they charge, it honestly looks like a play area you'd find inside a La Michoacana. Definitely not worth the price. read more

Had such an amazing experience here. Celebrated my twin daughter's 9th birthday here. I love that you can bring your own food and they decorate the room for you so no stress on my part to come and decorate. Our hostess was so nice and helpful. Love the fact that the arcade was part of the party deal. It was fun for all ages even the grandparents went and jumped a little. read more

This is a new place in National City, and it's very beautiful. The kids really liked it, and I'm planning to reserve a party for them soon. read more

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Took my 2 year old son here on a weekday afternoon and he had a blast, it's pretty clean and you can play on the structures with your kids! Definitely will be back soon! read more

Such a fun experience! Miles and Mason had an absolute blast. Affordable jump time, great setup for birthday parties, and the FREE arcade games were a huge bonus Definitely making family memories here. We'll be back! read more

Prices are extremely high and they let us into our designated party area late. Our host did a good job with our area and distributing bands. Kids had fun a lot of fun too, however all my kids and my friends kids got sick afterwards. Fevers, coughs, vomiting and even hand foot and mouth disease. read more

Great place it's super cute but customer service needs a bit more work in the middle of checking us in the employee ignored us while they said hi to off work coworker having a nice chit chat while we're just left talking to ourselves while he was checking us in had to repeat multiple times because his full attention was on having a good conversation with coworkers kinda was confused while telling us the prices disappointed for our first time coming here hope they improve on training their workers read more

Today I went to FunBox National City with my son for the first time. He was so excited to experience everything, but unfortunately we encountered terrible customer service from the moment we arrived. To start, the place was extremely disorganized. I waited patiently in the regular line for over 15 minutes with no help at all. After being ignored, I decided to ask for assistance in the party line instead. I waited another 15 minutes just to speak to someone, only to be approached by the manager. When I explained that I had already been waiting for a long time and just needed help, he told me to move to the back because the party line had priority. I explained that I had already waited patiently, but he showed no concern or willingness to help. Because of the horrible customer service, I decided to leave, which completely broke my son's heart. Very disappointing experience. I do not recommend this place and will never be coming back. read more

Great place to take the kids! Indoors and they get tired. You can work and rest while they play.

Had an awsome time with a birthday. Place was so good to kids!!! Had so much fun!!!! Will come back very soon!!!

This is great if you're already visiting the mall. We paid for 90 minutes yet the staff called my child's wristband color after 75 minutes. I believe it has something to do with the staff needing time to clean between guest visits, yet I did not see any of the staff cleaning in any of the areas being used. We paid for 90 minutes, so I allowed my child to play for 90 minutes. Also, the restrooms are along the back wall on the opposite side of the building -- a bit of a walk. Lastly, a military discount would have been much appreciated. For a few dollars more, we will continue going to Party City where the restrooms are close (and clean), a military discount is offered, and my child can play all day. read more

This place is amazing booked a party for my son they enjoyed every sec of it Employees are super helpful and made everything such a special experience highly recommend this location read more

Super fun,kids loved it. They just need to work on their staffs customer service, zero acknowledgement when you walk in or when i had a question. No ones walking around actively sweeping or cleaning so my socks got wet (i really hope was water) and random hair balls stuck to my clothes from the bouncy house..which is expected at a kids play place but being that it was early at opening on a week day and least packed should be cleaner in the play areas read more

Spend time at the Grand opening with my kiddo & he had so much fun he's almost 2 yrs & he had a blast in the toddler room! Overall will definitely be coming back to book a birthday party! read more

FUNBOX - Amusement Parks Near Me - National City, California

I don't understand why everyone needs to sign a waiver even if they are not a jumper. Bathrooms are dirty and not maintained. Arcade games are very limited and some don't even work. There are no staff cleaning the tables. read more

They lie about their prices! I've watched the website go up twice now on birthday party packages they claim are set until the middle of April. Horrible customer service, they don't respond to voicemails and won't answer the phone. I emailed the party coordinator as instructed on their website if we have any question and i have yet to hear back. read more

Great Service all workers were extremely nice and helpful. Very clean hope it maintains like this ! Great place to take your child / children to get all their energy out and it's also cool parents can join in the fun and play too! read more

Kid had a blast! Came twice in one day! Friendly staff clean facility looking forward to returning

Super fun place to take our twins! We will be back very often! Friendly staff as well! Come join the bounce fun!

Let's start with the bathrooms. Absolutely disgusting. Super dirty and the smell of pee. The staff there are super rude and inexperienced. There is not enough seating so be prepared to stand. Kids had fun playing but it was definitely over crowded. read more

We arrived at Funbox during opening week and check in was quick and seamless. Staff were friendly and everything was organized. My kids had a ton of fun! we will for surely be back for more fun and parties too. read more

Pretty cool and new indoor playground for kids and kids at heart. A lot of space for bday parties

Great big place! Kids had fun. Staff are friendly and accommodating. Several rooms that can hold parties.