Came here for a work event, they do have several older arcade classics and pinball games, place was…read morerented out for our company so everything was free play. Here is breakdown of everything I sampled and how it all faired There was fries and chicken tenders ordered for our group, piping hot and delicious, they did have beers on tap but I opted for modelo especial that came in a can. Piping cold straight from the can Game wise they had some older classics Neo-geo arcade unit offering samurai showdown classic, mk2 arcade, street fighter alpha and dual player vr shooting game forgot the name. In all since the place was rented out we didn't have to wait on any game to play, so if you are in the area and want to relive some of your childhood again this applies to folks over 40 lol that use to beg to stay in arcade malls then this is the place for you lol. Service ***** helpful and friendly staff Ambiance **** loud due to some of the games volume almost at max, definitely nostalgic for days of prehome gaming lol

Lots of fun. I've been here a few times during the day with my kids…read more My only minor complaint is the joystick on some of the games need service. If I were paying a quarter, I'd ask for my money back, but since it's not, I was happy to just move on to the next machine.

Cool experience for my kids…read more Parking plentiful nearby. Nice people. ---------------

If you have motion sickness, you can do this! BUT YOU must know how to recalibrate your equilibrium…read morefirst! Or at least know your triggers. I have motion sickness and Ican not ride 3D/4D rides without feeling queezy. I can not watch the classic Star Wars movie because it was too shaky for me. Hell, (spoilers) i didnt even know they blew up the death star because i couldnt watch the ending of the first movie! I can't do Star Tours, soaring over the world/california, spinning rides, playing first person shooter (fps) games...get the picture? I had to try this for myself to say if I truly can or can not do VR. There are "moving" elements in this VR game that can cause motion sickness. Standing still as your surroundings move is a major part of this very immersing game! You will also be going "up/down" ramps on a flat service, so that will throw off your equilibrium. Defying virtual physics is what Dennis explained. I had my ways to gain back my center and refocus as I was playing this game. If you wear glasses, please bring them, it will help! I thought I had mine, but I forgot it. The staff will help you get calibrated with the equipment and send you on your way. At one point, my vr set started to get blurry so I had a hard time seeing the enemies, but they were big enough to see when they're "five feet" in front of you, lol. It also got blurry because sweat was starting to form around my eyes. This is going to be a very lengthy review. First off, parking is a little confusing if you're not from the area. I had to circle three times to park on the same side as this venue. There is a parking structure on the opposite side of the street. All structures give you 90 minutes free without the need of validation. Then, it can go up to $25 for the maximum structure price. The venue is like the TARDIS. It's bigger on the inside, haha. The door remains locked, but they have a ring doorbell that contains a phone number to call for someone to come open the door for you. Talk about a personal greeting! When you first walk in, you have a set of stairs. They also have a handicap lift, so they are ADA compliant! Kudos! They have a row of stationery equipment that allows you to run/walk in place and turn. They also have a two-seater ride. They have 5 seatbelts that will strap you in for safety. One for each shoulder, one for your lap, and one each for your feet. They also have an overhead bar that you pull down as if youre actually on a Rollercoaster. If you ride the Rollercoaster one, you will get sick. You will experience the motion, but you won't get the effect (wind/air) of a moving vehicle. They have a wall of lights set as an aquarium as a little seated waiting area. They suggest optimum fun and experience, 6 to 8 people in your party. That is also how many guests can play in each area. They have two areas that are meant for 8 players, their pvp area and their main floor. Get this! They have an escape room, max is 6 players! I definitely want to come back and try this one! Another area is family friendly and is great for up to 6 people as well. Dennis explained to us that the reason this place has the word "World" in this establishment is because these rooms came from all over the place! I think he said the family friendly room was from china/taiwan/japan...etc.. so that's pretty cool! They have a little area where you can host a party, but it's not secluded, it's open to the public. This venue is open to the public and walk-ins are good, but you may have to wait. Dennis mentioned some guest had to wait 2-3 hours until their turn. The guest did leave a deposit to ensure their spot in line. So they suggest to book online to set up a reservation. Each gaming area is about a 30 minute session. You will sweat because you will be moving a lot. It is a workout! Only one sad note, I wish there was more air flow in the building. Because I have motion sickness, I needed fresh air to cool me down. This was a fun experience and I do intend on coming back!

I'm not sure how long this arcade has been around. But I remember playing games here as a kid when…read morewe had family trips to California. I was a big arcade junkie in my youth and happy that arcades have been making a comeback. Playland Arcade is located on the historic Santa Monica Pier right next to Pacific Park. There are more than 200 games here at this arcade. Playland Arcade also hosts a variety of events throughout the year from movies to holiday events. It is family owned and has been featured in many movies over the years. I am a big fan of classic video games and they have many of them here at Playland. I also like many of the interactive ones too. There are so many different type of games here at Playland Arcade. Skee-ball and air hockey are a couple of my longtime favorite games. I am also a fan of basketball and any arcade games with a steering wheel. There is also a Zoltar machine out front if you want your fortune told.

[ December, 2025 ]…read more Wha the f*(k happened here? They changed all the air hockey tables to tables that aren't level/don't have enough air coming up through the vents. Also, the pinball machines are almost all gone and several other classics gone. It's a damn shame....

I grew up visiting the Santa Monica Pier on road trips to California. I spent many summer vacations…read moreon the beach and hanging out at Pacific Park during my youth. I have memories of riding the roller coaster and playing games at Playland Arcade. I still enjoy visiting Santa Monica from time to time to relive my childhood. Seeing the iconic sign and walking around the pier brings back many fond memories. The Santa Monica Pier is a large 1,651 feet wooden pier in Santa Monica, California that has been featured in many movies, television shows and video games. It is over a hundred years old. Pacific Park is located on the pier and opened in the mid-90s. The park itself is "non-gated" and there is no charge for admission. You can see the Pacific Wheel - a solar-powered Ferris Wheel from a distance. Rides include a steel roller coaster, a drop tower, a swinging Sea Dragon, bumper cars and a bunch of kiddie rides. There are also carnival games and food and snacks. It has been some time since I have been on one of these rides. I recently stopped by here to walk around and people watch. Santa Monica Pier is still very crowded and touristy. Pacific Park was full of people as usual and they all looked like they were having a good time. In front of Pacific Park is the Route 66 sign that people like to take their photos in front of. Santa Monica is the end of the road for that historic highway and this sign pays tribute to it.

Beautiful park overall, but unfortunately I don't feel comfortable returning after what I witnessed…read moreduring my visit. While I was looking for directions I noticed a tall skinny guy with tattoos name tag Byron was screaming at a young lady, calling her names and cursing at her while I tried to interfere he told me to back off of he would beat me up too... while he had his attention on me the lady just walked away. I dont know what happened after. I hope management reviews how employees conduct themselves while in uniform and on duty, especially when it comes to professionalism and public safety.

An awesome and fun night out! We were taking a walk on 4th Street in downtown Santa Monica and…read morehappily discovered SportsFest. The batting cages caught our eyes through the window, but once we went inside, we discovered you could also play tennis, lacrosse, cricket, and padel. Each cage had virtual screens with scoring (think Top Golf, but with racket/paddle sports) and you can rotate between all the sports in one reserved lane. There's a bar in the back giving it a Lucky Strike-ish feel and there's also a foosball table and pool table. The two of us played a quick half hour just to try it, but could have easily played for over an hour plus and had a full-on date night here. Great place for groups, big and small, and glad to have a fun entertainment space in downtown Santa Monica!

What a fun and great place to hang out with friends and family! There are 4 batting cages that…read moreallows you to play interactive / semi-digital sports: baseball, tennis, lacrosse, and cricket. You can switch off between each sports and absolutely no experience or skills are necessary. We were told golf will be added in the future but not sure when that will happen. There are also several arcade games, foosball table, pool table, AND skee-ball machines!! How cool is that?! The place also has a small private room and a bungalow, along with a back area with 2 bars where they also serve food. Upstairs: there's another batting cage and an area to just chill and hang out. There are a bunch of tv's throughout the place, I believe they sometime have sports/watch parties. This would be such an awesome venue to host a birthday party or work/group event. Overall: great place to hang out before or after spending time at the nearby Third Street Promenade and the Santa Monica Pier, which are both only a few minutes walk away. Friendly staff is also a plus! Parking: several public parking structures (#1-7) are located nearby that are all within about a 5-minute walk. Parking Structure #1 is probably the closest one, just down the street. About a 2-3 minute walk.

Rented the gamer truck for my son's 9th bday and it was a hit! It was way bigger than I thought it…read morewould be and so comfy and spacious inside that this comfortably accommodated about a 20 kids room it's room to spare. The inside was nice and cool on a hot day, and the outside had shades that made it easy to play and view the screens too. The set up and service was top notch. Staff was super professional. And cost wise it's about what you'd pay for any bday bash service like Lazer tag, petting zoo, etc. highly recommend!

I cannot say enough great things about Anthony and his wife Rose. They are kind, fun, and so…read moreattentive during our son's 10th birthday party! The game truck is truly impressive and was a perfect fit for what we envisioned. We recommend adding on the cotton candy and snow cones! They were a hit!! Everything was taken care of even down to the hand wipes for the kid's sticky hands after the cotton candy. A+ in my book!

Despiting visiting California several times in my lifetime up until this point, I never really…read morebothered to visit the Santa Monica Pier. Well, I decided to take the LA Metro there on my free day from DTLA and I was quite impressed. No, I didn't bother buying anything, but it was a nice ambiance and a great getaway from the madness. I didn't have time to go on the carousels or eat there, but it was worth walking around. Venice Beach isn't very far either so you can easily trek between both beaches without issue.

5.6.26 Hubby and I…read morestopped by while we were in LA but didn't stay long. There were a shops, restaurants, and a few rides, and it's definitely a great spot for photos. Parking was $20.

This place was so much fun and the drinks were great while we played. Each hole is unique. Patty…read moreand Josh were also super sweet and made the experience more fun!

I went to Holey Moley for date night and patty was so amazing!!! She helped us out and explained…read moreeverything very clearly! She made out might and would recommend coming here! So much love for her!

This was our second year using the game bus and the whole experience is amazing. It's so easy! We…read morecontinue to be impressed with how the owner/host keeps his finger on the pulse of what's hot and also is always upgrading his equipment so that it is top notch. 11/10 do recommend for any party with video game loving kids! The interior of the bus is super impressive and air conditioned. It's also super roomy and doesn't feel at all cramped even with all the kids at a gaming station. He goes above and beyond to facilitate games with the kids as well. This service makes party planning a breeze!

In honor of my daughter's 17th Bday, my wife and I wanted to give her and her guests a unique…read moregift...being able to play video games with each other! We don't have any gaming consoles in our house and even if we did...we had no idea how to have more than two people play together. We did look at other portable gaming "trucks" but strangely many didn't follow ups with me about their services. Within 45min of my inquiry Zimar contacted me and provided a quote for 2hrs of gaming. We agreed on a date, time and I immediately placed a deposit. In person, the gaming bus is sight to see. It's a massive (former) school bus with an interior unlike any school bus I ever entered; festive atmosphere (mood lights and music) along with I believe 13 screens with two seats per screen, and controls. The bus had every game my daughter and her friends could have wanted. They didn't play as many different games as the bus had which is fine by me. As host/facilitator, Zimar was personable and patient. Also, as soon as the group got into the groove of things he faded into the background. The bus had both XBox and Sony consoles...and perhaps others iterations/versions that I didn't ask about...as well as a ton of games for each console system. Ultimately, my daughter and her guests had a ton of fun...they didn't stop talking about until well as the bus had left. A couple of other notes, the bus arrived slightly early and the festivities on the bus started exactly on time...since we paid for a specific amount of time, I appreciated that detail. The bus and everything inside was super clean and well organized. If I had an area to improve; I'd say communication (with me). We agreed on a date and time and while that all happened perfectly well, I wish I would have gotten a reminder or "we're 10mins away" text. I'm happy to concede that perhaps that's just a me problem. That said, if you're not accustomed to someone keeping their word, you should say "hey texted me when you're 30mins away", which is something I didn't do. My daughter will forever remember a great experience! And for me that's all that mattered in the end.

We had a very positive experience buying from Evan at Orange County Pinballs! When we first met…read moreEvan, he spent quality time showing us some of his machines in Ontario. We ended up buying the Jurassic Park premium machine - it was 1 year new but in really great condition. We love our pinball machine! Evan is a first-class guy - super knowledgeable, available to answer questions, and delivered a great quality pinball machine. We would highly recommend Evan at Orange County Pinballs to meet your pinball needs!

Ordered a JAWs pro demo on the 50th anniversary of the movie release, and it was at the house the…read morenext day at 10am sharp. The demo was as described on their site. Couldn't be happier!