Fun event for our Young Adult Ministry We had reservations for two spins on the tracks with the…read moresecond one being the final race. We were a group of nine racing and myself as a spectator. We ordered pizzas, wings, sodas, and I added some tots. After the races, the food was set up in one of their rooms. The food was good bar food. We played some games. We shot pool. Overall fun experience and it went smoothly and the staff were very nice and accommodating. I did like having a break between the two spins around the track. It gave an opportunity for everyone to regroup and check how they did.

This was our first time coming here with my husband and our kids, and overall it was a really fun…read moreexperience. We originally wanted to all drive together, but were told that adults and kids can't drive at the same time since the cars are different sizes and it's for safety reasons--which is completely understandable. Because of that, my kids were the only ones who rode this time. It's also important to know that it's not based on age, but on height when determining who can drive, which I thought was helpful. The staff did a great job explaining everything, especially the flags and what they mean, which made us feel comfortable right away. We went during the week, and it wasn't crowded at all, so my kids actually had the track to themselves, which made it even more special. One thing we really loved was that they received a printout of their lap times. It made the experience feel more personal and something they could take pride in. They also got to choose a head wrap in their favorite color and keep it, which was a nice touch. The only downside is that you have to purchase a membership in addition to paying for the laps. However, the membership is valid for a year and can be used at this location or other locations, which helps justify the cost. Overall, it was a great experience, and my kids had a blast!

They need more video games. They used to have more. The kids enjoyed jumping and it's not too…read moreexpensive.

Paid for 3 kids but they dont even let you go on the trampoline park to take care of them,…read moresupposedly there is a playground included but only kids under the age of 5 can go in when those kids under age of 5 cant even climb the course of the playground. They have like one person only in the entrance of the trampoline park but they're not even watching your kids or telling them what they can or cant do. Pricey and not worth it if you want to enjoy watching your kids have fun ! PLUS ALL EMPLOYEES ARE ON THEIR PHONE THE WHOLE TIME

Kids loved it!!!! We enjoyed it as parents!!!! Fun arcade games and rides outside! Food stand…read morewasn't great but we were hungry lol. The outside ticket booth wasn't sailing tickets. Spent a good 3 hours there. Small prizes for tickets was candy... which was kind of sad... Plan to go again

Great place to take your children and enjoy an outside activity. It has changed a lot since I was…read morehere when I was young.

If you're looking for the absolute best arcade experience in San Diego, look no further than Arcade…read moreMonsters! This place is incredible from the moment you walk in. Whether you're into classic retro arcade games, modern games, pinball, rhythm games, or rare machines you can't find anywhere else, they have an amazing selection that will keep you entertained for hours. The atmosphere is awesome--fun, energetic, and welcoming for everyone. It's the perfect place for a date night, hanging out with friends, celebrating a birthday, or just reliving your childhood. Everywhere you look there's another game you forgot you loved. The food was surprisingly fantastic, especially for an arcade. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and way better than typical arcade food. The drinks were excellent too, with a great selection and well-made cocktails that made the experience even better. One of the biggest highlights is the staff. Everyone was friendly, helpful, and genuinely seemed happy to be there. It's clear they care about the customers and take pride in keeping the arcade clean, organized, and running smoothly. What really sets Arcade Monsters apart is how much passion has gone into creating this place. It's not just an arcade--it's an experience. The combination of incredible retro games, newer arcade machines, great food, delicious drinks, and outstanding customer service makes this one of the most fun places to visit in downtown San Diego. I've been to a lot of arcades over the years, and this is easily one of the best. I can't recommend it enough and will definitely be coming back again and again. If you're anywhere near San Diego, do yourself a favor and check out Arcade Monsters--you won't be disappointed!

First time. Greet unlimited arcade spot for $25. Don't recommend for children under 5. Not much for…read morethem to do. Great family spot.

It's a decent bowling place a little rundown but clean. Arcade games definitely to be updated. The…read moreshooting game was glitching, the air hockey table has no air coming out. The basketball machine had flat rubber balls def need some basketball.

This is easily the cleanest bowling alley I have ever been in. They have a lot of different things…read moreto do inside including bowling, arcade games, giant Jenga, and tons of seating. The staff was pleasant and patient with my choppy Spanish. The only problem that we had was that they have a hodge-podge of different bowling shoes and none of them are in very good shape. I ended up with a pair that the Velcro straps would not at all stay closed which put me at an obvious disadvantage. All 7 members of my party were given completely different shoes all of which were in pretty bad shape. Overall, this is a great hangout spot for people of all ages with plenty to do.

Cool bar for the gamer in you! Small selection of beers on tap and bottled, but a decent amount of…read moreconsoles to play while drinking. Mario Kart 64? Yes please!

My friends and I had a good time here last weekend. This place is at the back of the Plaza Fiesta…read moreand is fairly small. I'd say you can only comfortably have 20-30 people at one time. The rule here is that you have to buy a beer, then you can play all you want. They have all sorts of retro video games like Street Fighter II, Super Smash Bros., TMNT, etc. They look like arcade machines, but they're the smaller tabletop style. Some people really get into it and will get the tables shaking quite a bit. They also have drink holders for your beers, but still expect some sloshing from all the table movement.

Two days ago I called Area Amusements. Today, Mark showed up to fix what I broke while tinkering,…read moremy 1976 Captain Fantastic pinball machine. He sent me two texts in between and he was perfectly on time. More importantly, he was prepared and literally, went straight to what was wrong with the machine. For the next hour I picked his brain and he helped me with other smaller, nagging issues. When I bought the machine I was worried about having someone knowledgeable, professional, and fair to back me up. Knowing Mark and Area Amusements are out there to keep my machine up and running is a great feeling. Thanks again Mark. I truly appreciate your help!

Called in with a question and Dylan basically walked me through fixing the problem myself. I still…read morethink I may be out of my league but will 100% use Area Amusements for any issues and parts in the future.

We had a birthday party here on a Sunday . I was surprised how uncrowded it was . The party room…read morewas huge ! The kids were able to go on the track 2 times at scheduled times . They have a few games for the kids to play . They also did a little " winners " ceremony at the end of the two races . Sliders and fries were good . Only thing to keep in mind is everything seems scheduled . We were going to add another race on near the end of the party and was told it would be an hour and a half wait . Not sure how easy it is to just walk in and race .. could be why it didn't seem busy .

It's a good track and good go-karts but the operations stink…read more They tell you it'll be 20 minutes and it ends up being an hour. The process of knowing when it's your turn relies on you hanging around and waiting to hear your name....which is hard to hear and they often mangle names.It would be so much better if it's some sort of digital notification system and a better way of knowing where you're in the queue. Food is also atrocious

Went to Portals to play mini-golf for a family birthday. Three of us between the ages of 52 and 79…read moreplayed and had so much fun! PIRATES AND DINOSAURS MINI-GOLF We paid for the two 9-hole courses (pirates and dinosaurs themes). You simply retrieve another ball at the counter between plays as you lose your ball down the last hole. We thought the pirate course was the better of the two, having some animated screens and was also less busy the day we went. Both courses are indoor and glow-in-the-dark. VISUALLY STUNNING, SLIGHTLY UNINTERESTING HOLES Visually, this is one of the better mini-golf courses we've done, especially because it's neon glow-in-the-dark, although the actual holes were slightly straightforward. Many of them just had concrete obstacles in the way in different formations. Still worth doing though, especially if you're mini-golf fans like us. NOT JUST MINI-GOLF The restrooms were in the back. They have two party rooms that were both busy the day we went. There are arcade machines and laser tag and food and drink available at 'Portal 19' (21+) PRICING The price for 2 mini-golf courses was $17 each. (Spring 2026) PARKING Plenty of free parking out front. A fun place to go for children and adults of all ages! Helpful?

It was raining, and I wanted to do something fun and indoors. I paid to play mini golf, and had…read morepaid to play both rooms. The course itself was clean and interesting; however, the courses were very easy and not very challenging. As a result of the easy courses, my husband and I got through them really fast. I was a bit annoyed because there was another group playing, and they were running all over the place. They were stepping on the props and going out of order. The parents weren't paying attention, and I just wish there had been some intervention from staff, unless they don't have cameras in the room to see this type of behavior going on. I think the mini golf is more for little kids. I've been to other mini golf locations, and have always found them to be fun and challenging. I just feel like I didn't get my money's worth. I think the price should be lower than what it is. Overall, the place was clean, restrooms clean, and the staff were nice and helpful.