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    Lucky Leo's

    3.5 (27 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Shoretime fun
    Kerrie D.

    Do you like super fun arcades filled with classic games on the boardwalk with a view of the ocean? Lucky Leo's has been on the boardwalk in the middle of the shore scene that is Seaside Heights for over 60 years. I've heard that the original Leo was actually really lucky and won the lottery a couple of times himself, now retired to Florida, his son runs the place and this arcade is fun fun FUN! Sure, you will go through money super quickly and there are never enough tickets to win the prize you want, but this is the shore at it's best and judging from the hordes of smiling people going in and out of Lucky Leos, i'm not the only one who feels that way!

    Ryan F.

    Ahhh, good old boardwalk amusements! They have pretty cool, original games, and "pop culture-relevant" prizes. My favorite was an Angry Birds game (pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lucky-leos-seaside-heights?select=TCx6S9JJmxovFXQDmpG65Q#jcmMxs0YepvM9Ey1dt2WkQ) where you actually slingshot stuffed animal birds, trying to get them inside of the pigs' mouths. Although difficult, it was a blast to try! Everyone here seemed friendly, both with patrons, and with one-another. You can tell this is a family-run operation that must have been passed down through the generations.

    Siobhan M.

    Amazing! Our favorite arcade on the boardwalk! The nicest staff and great games and crane machines. Jackie is awesome at the counter and Don helping with the games that needed an attendant. We couldn't have had a better time. My kids loved all the Pride options and left super happy. Yes we spent a lot of money but by choice and not without it being completely worth the memories and smiles we took away with us.

    my red arm
    Travis S.

    Had a severe allergic reaction to their "vegan" cbd chocolates, which turned out to contain milk. spent the rest of the night in the hospital. dont give these liars ur business

    Ern M.

    I have been coming to this arcade as a child. Luckily this was one of the few to survive both Hurricane Sandy and the fire that took out the remaining half of the boardwalk that survived Sandy... truly Lucky indeed. As far as standup cabinet arcade games, they are a thing of the past it seems, very few arcades still have any worth playing. Leo's has a few stand up shooter games and a few seated racing ones but that's pretty much it. The rest seem to all be geared towards prize redemption via ticket/token or crane games. The Wizard of Oz game is really fun and pretty addicting to play however it's like the modern day slot machines, it makes a lot of noise, gives you mediocre bonuses and as you continue to feed it money it pays out a lot less then all of the noise and action it makes. The crane games are not like they used to be where it actually just required skill. Now they are all based on amount of money dumped into them and amount of time spent playing rather. The more you spend, the stronger the crane claws get... On top of that you still need to be skillful enough to grab the prize. Don't believe me, YouTube it... each of the new types of machines have a computers that monitor the amount of times it will pay out as well as the setting for strength of the claw, Dump $10 in for the 95 cent prize... You will be broke... but your kid will be happy. Last but not least they have the skee-ball (not the classic yellow one) and basketball shooter games.

    Lovely henna tattoo work by this artist.
    Lyss C.

    We had a super fun visit here- it's been many years but in general they seem to have rebounded well enough post-Sandy/fire. Spent a beautiful and sunny afternoon walking the boards, playing games and eating delicious Jersey pizza. Our daughter and her cousins noticed the Henna Tattoo booth and decided they wanted one. They each turned out beautifully- the artist did a fantastic job on the feather and boat for my nieces. I especially loved my daughter's Kanji symbol for bird. Really awesome work, and they were only $5 each. You can get more elaborate designs for $10-$25 as well. Afterward, we went inside and the kids got their skee-ball on. They each had a mountain of tickets to redeem for their cute prizes. A great time at Lucky Leo's, we'll definitely return the next time we're back East.

    New Crane game to win tickets
    Brandon B.

    Best arcade on the boardwalk. I have been playing here literally since I was an infant. My parents and I played Skee-Ball here when i was 8 months old. The cranes here are good as well, even though they have the reputation to drop the prize before it gets to the chute. The new ticket cranes are difficult. I HAVE A SECRET TO TELL YOU!! The way to win the new ticket cranes is to use the 3 plays for $1 option and pick up tickets close to the prize chute walls and move them closer to the wall of the chute for the first two turns. For the third turn, drop the crane so that one of the three "fingers" is hanging over the chute and the other two fingers are in the tickets. When the crane closes, the tickets attached to the two fingers in the back will spill over into the chute. Congratulations, you've won. The best part about Lucky Leo's is the Wizard of Oz machines. They have 6 Wizard machines and they are awesome. You shoot coins and make others fall, along with prize coins and cards. Unfortunately, wizard prizes cannot be doubled by my diamond VIP card, since they are the most popular game.

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    Barnacle Bill's Amusements

    Barnacle Bill's Amusements

    4.3
    (47 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    Barnacle Bill's is great. There aren't too many mini golf places in the area, but this one is…read morereally nice. Fun course, 18 holes, and just a beautiful atmosphere. This is one of those places and experiences where I don't even pay attention to the price. I'm sure it's sort of a lot for mini golf, but you'll get a lot of good family memories here. I can't speak to the arcade as I've never gone in and I'm not a fan of the ice cream here. There are better places in the area, but the golf is an excellently fun time! The cashier even came out of his booth during our last visit to take some photos of our whole family. If you want the same, just ask.

    We opted to do a mini golf meet-and-greet for our wedding weekend September 2025, and it was SUCH A…read moreHIT! Not only did it provide a casual, stress-free opportunity for our guests to meet one another, but we all had so much fun and my husband and I got to catch up with everyone as we went hole to hole. A family friend also came up with a quiz/challenge game for each team to play to keep things competitive and interesting. The staff was very kind and accommodating, the holes were well kept and clean. And, we were allowed to bring our own special golf balls that were gifted as a surprise! Thank you so much!

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    All new mini golf course post-Sandy. Looking good.
    All new mini golf course post-Sandy. Looking good.
    My boys had a great time at a wonderful place. It was a joy to finally update an old family picture.
    My boys had a great time at a wonderful place. It was a joy to finally update an old family picture.
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    Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach

    Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach

    3.5
    (70 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Seaside Heights Boardwalk!! *Disclaimer- We only rode the…read moreSky Ride* After years of watching Jersey Shore, we FINALLY made it to The Shore! While on a road trip heading south, we decided to explore a few spots. Originally, we planned to stop in Atlantic City, but since we weren't getting tattoos (our longtime artist is based there), it didn't make much sense to go. Thankfully, we figured that out just before hitting Exit 82 on the Garden State Parkway! It felt a little surreal--and honestly, nostalgic--to walk around and see the places we'd only watched on MTV. Naturally, the first place we headed was The Shore Store (also reviewed separately!). We purchased a round-trip Sky Ride pass for two for under $20. The ride was smooth, peaceful, and gave us a great overhead view of the pubs, games, and amusement rides the Jersey Shore crew once enjoyed. After the ride, we grabbed some snacks, including shrimp and fries. It was a cool, crispy, not greasy, meal that hit the spot. Overall, this stop was a fun, quick detour full of throwback energy and beach-town charm. If you're ever nearby and want a little slice of pop culture and coastal boardwalk vibes, it's worth the visit!

    The pier grill almost killed my friend, not kidding. For reference, she has a deathly milk allergy…read more I bought her a hot dog and asked the cashier and the manager if it contains milk. I explained that she has an allergy and could die. They both assured me that neither the bun or the hot dog contained milk. They were wrong. She was eating on the beach and started having symptoms. We have to administer her epi pen and take her to the hospital. DO NOT GO HERE IF YOU VALUE YOUR LIFE.

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    Breakwater Beach Waterpark

    Breakwater Beach Waterpark

    3.2
    (22 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    I honestly wish I could give this place 100 stars…read more Breakwater Beach was fun pre-COVID, but I have to give credit where credit is due: they truly have gone above and beyond in order to ensure their guests are SAFE during this weird AF time. We've been going to Breakwater Beach for years. Although it is not as fancy as say Hurricane Harbor, Breakwater Beach HAS renovated in the past few years and everything is sparkly and new. While their number of attractions is on the smaller side, there is still a good enough selection of things to cool you off on a hot day. Not to mention, they have plenty of lifeguards posted at various spots in the park, and they are quick to tell a misbehaving child if they are, for example, horsing around in the wave pool. (Not that I have ANY experience with this... *side eyes rambunctious 6 year old niece*) However, during COVID, this place is DOING THE DAMN THING! Doing any sort of 'fun' activity during COVID is admittedly a calculated risk. Yet I truly felt like I was well-protected because I have never seen such an aggressive form of sanitation in my life. Breakwater Beach had designated sanitizers for all of the attractions - so you got off your inner tube, and it was immediately sprayed with sanitizer. You walked on a ride, you sanitized your hands. You flew down the 'banana slide,' screamed your face off, and handed your matt to get a thorough cleaning. Social distancing markers were everywhere and workers wore masks. I wish we took such drastic sanitation measures at my job, TBH! But the best part is...we booked a birthday party at Breakwater Beach for my rambunctious 6-year-old niece (the one mentioned above who TOTALLY WAS NOT HORSING AROUND IN THE WAVEPOOL!). We were given a designated a cabana for our partying and an associated who was in charge of the party. Shout out to Katie for being the MVP of Breakwater Beach. Holy moly, this girl did not stop for us all day - bringing water, pizza, goodie bags, ensuring everyone was happy...to be so peppy and so helpful is honestly a feather in her cap. Breakwater Beach, please give Katie a raise immediately. We were the first group to book a party there; perhaps we are crazy, but if your child has a birthday in the next few weeks and you're in the area, please inquire about having it at Breakwater Beach. Because the water park is opened at limited capacity, there was essentially no wait for the attractions, and we were able to freely ride all day, up until 6pm at night. Breakwater Beach was always clean, fun, and friendly, but now, it has really become a great place to bring the kids during COVID. Don't sit on this one! PS - their food is amazing. It's just greasy boardwalk food, but it's delicious greasy boardwalk food.

    the waterpark is fun but the food took over 30 minutes for mac and cheese bites and fries. it was…read morepretty crowded but it was just mac n cheese bites

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    Breakwater Beach Waterpark
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