Not my favorite Round 1 but still love going here after dinner in the area. Shout out to Derik for…read morealways being there to help us reset and claim prizes (though it is much more resetting than claiming prizes). Staff as a whole has been helpful when I've been there, even when they're definitely slammed. Have seen the improvements over the years! Think the variety is pretty good, though wish there weren't so many of those cheap plastic minis. Feels like quality in prizes has gone down over the years.

I am so sad. I've been coming here for years and each time i spend over a hundred bucks and always…read moreend up with a few plushies. These past couple times? NOTHING. They are so greedy now. This time around i used my saved up tickets to get a small plush just so i can leave with a prize. Back then, you see everyone holding plushies and walking around. Now, maybe a few lucky winners? They filled a lot of the space with the mini claw machines. Do not play these!! You will not win! The claw strength for most of the machines are zero to none now and they have bumped up the prices for all of the claw machine games. They even force you to pay more for less credits now. Now it's either $120 or $140 ($110 before) and the credits definitely don't last as long anymore. Bad economy i guess. Don't come here if you actually want the prizes After using up 450 credits, i gave up and tried playing one of the marble games, the machine malfunctioned and refused to pay out the tickets. Asked someone to come look, a angry mechanic lady came by and walked around the machine, took a glance and left. I thought they needed to get help or something so i'm just sitting here and waiting for 30 minutes for them to come and try to fix it. Spoiler: they didn't come back to fix it nor come back to give an explanation to us. When i checked back at the reception, they said they sent someone to look at the machine but no one was at the machine(?) I AM LITERALLY SITTING IN FRONT OF THE MACHINE ARE YOU KIDDING ME. Then they sent the same angry mechanic to come back, who gave me a mean glare, opened and tinkered with the machine, couldn't fix anything, and proceeded to walk away without saying a word. Another 15 minutes went by, so i went back to the counter to just ask for my credits back since i don't want to wait anymore. They said they are fixing it and i will get the tickets once they finish fixing the machine. I'm like they aren't even there. But they said they can't give me back my credits -.- Ended up taking an L and just killing off the rest of the card and leaving. It's like they can't afford to let you win It's such a scam Imma just wait until I go back to Japan where it's like a dollar each play and there's actually a chance to win things. Good bye Hayward Round one.

This place was such a blast! Me and my old roommate were fully reliving our 20s for a full hour as…read morewe played all the fighting games there. All of the games had well maintained cabinets and controls and a large selection of well thought out other games. Especially appreciated the rare guitar hero set up. Thanks for the stroll down memory lane!

This place is crazy nostalgic, and I'm loving it. Playing the games I grew up with, along with the…read moresounds of kids having fun, the games are clean, and the area is fantastic. A nice park around the corner and plenty of restaurants a short walk away. I drove just shy of 100 miles to get there and try their games, and it was worth it. The town is like a cool getaway, especially if you live in an area that gets hot.

Love Golden Tee! Really fills a childlike wonder and nostalgia vibe thay really hits. The course is…read moresuper fun and big with a variety of difficulty for the holes. Arcade is also super fun with great prizes. Haven't been in a while but love this place

Roll up your sleeves, loosen your hips, steady your stance and get ready for some putt-putt at…read moreGolden Tee Golfland! Castro Valley hosts this mini golf spot that's an affiliate of the Golfland family and features its two 18-hole ranges perfect for beginners and experts alike. After a few rounds on the green, consider venturing into their arcades to play some good old fashioned video games (Time Crisis and other dual player shooters, Mario Kart and other racing games, and fighting games) and skill games (like skee ball, table air hockey, and claw machines). Be wary, however, for those who have game cards from other Golflands, they're location specific so they won't work here unless you have one from this spot. Starting from the giant parking lot which is just off of a busy street, you'll make your way through the gates and stroll up the long walkway to the front desk where you'll register to get your clubs and balls (you'll get your choice from among a few colors). From there, you'll have your pick of the two courses, one for novices and one for the more adventurous. Make your way through the obstacles and mark your scorecard to determine the winner of bragging rights! We came for a birthday party and logistically, they have the main room amongst the beginner course which is well lit from all the open windows but I believe they have another space near the arcade for those looking for a more enclosed, private gathering. Once the guests arrived, they hosted an orientation and got the members all equipped and ready to go. The youngsters had a lot of fun and can't wait to return! The staff were all very friendly and helpful. You'll interact with them more at the arcades especially if you'll be redeeming prizes with your hard-earned digital tickets. The ticket values on the top tier prizes were pretty large but for frequent visitors or lucky winners, you can get some pretty neat stuff here. The mini prizes definitely reminded me of my times at the arcades when I was a kid, very nostalgic! Overall, Golden Tee Golfland is a well-maintained, family friendly environment conducive to an awesome time outdoors as well as an exhilarating experience soaking up the old school arcade vibe. We accumulated a ton of steps during our visit here and the kids could not stop hitting the greens to get their fluorescently colored balls into the holes. The obstacles are fun - there are water effects and moving doors and bridges. While most of them functioned as expected, there were a few hiccups with some like balls getting stuck or certain doors just not functioning as expected. For wetter seasons, the holes for the balls do end up pooling which makes picking the balls out a bit of an unpleasant endeavor. For being exposed to the outdoors, the place was in pretty good shape, however. It's a bummer that the Golflands don't have a unified system for the game cards as it just incentivizes families to just pick one and stick with it instead of venturing out and exploring the other amazing locations like this one. If you're a local, this is a great place to take a date or the family - it'll tee you up for a good time!

Our family loves claw machines and this was definitely one of the best in the Bay Area. It's not…read morehuge but the plushies and prizes were great quality. All the kids had a blast and everyone won multiple prizes. A huge shout out to Jarrett who was very friendly and made sure we were take care of. His great customer service definitely made this a memorable experience for the entire family. We will be back!

A solid place, went here on a Saturday around 3pm. The machines weren't that full and there were…read moreonly three that had plushies we wanted. Spent $25 and go at least 15 plays which we split up between three machines. We were able to hit on two of them and apparently we were guaranteed three items so we got the third one anyways. I thought there would be more machines that we'd be Into, so that limited the amount of time we wanted to stick around. I may go back again just to see if they have new items.

This place has everything that you can think of! Arcade for all ages, billiards (pool table and…read moredarts), food/snacks, mini bowling alley, go karts, and VR games. FYI - Fridays are HALF OFF all games!!! All staff are super helpful and it's spacious.

Came here for my niece's birthday party. They reserved a party room. Nice and clean venue. The…read morestaff was really friendly. They have a nice bar with wine, beer, canned cocktails and soju. We ordered the smash burger, onion rings and mozzarella sticks which were pretty good.

They have a new larger location in Bishop Ranch. Still great fun and worth the money…read more They have a bunch of racing simulators that have both manual and automatic and hydraulics to manage the feedback. They also have normal and F1 steering wheels and even a little simulator for kids. For $25 for 30 minutes, you get the normal shifter, and I think $35/30 minutes for the racing shifter. This newer location is closer to the VR areas and the kid watch places so it's actually a way better location and on the second floor. Been here a couple times and can't wait to go back!

Super fun! We booked a 30 season online. After a brief yet thorough introduction, we were driving…read moresuper exotic cars over 150 mph at some of the best tracks in the world! Was mega fun. Next time I want to book an hour. Check it out!!

Fun event location. Lots to see with the 12 million dollar car collection. The space has a good…read morevibe and there's lots of parking

Hosted a holiday party here and everything was divine. From the initial inquiry, we were taken care…read moreof every step of the way. The Great Highway is a unique venue in San Carlos that features classic cars and an old-timey sock-hop-era vibe. We are obsessed. From the venue floor, to the pinball games on the second floor (with casino games and setup as WELL.. gotta bring in your own dealers etc. for that), a mic and music setup with popped popcorn for our guests.. oh did I also mention there's a whole DINER that you can rent and have your caterers make shakes and floats?! I was born in '92 but this venue has me wishing I was around in the 50's. Roz was incredibly thoughtful and knowledgeable about how we should throw our holiday party. We brought in a third party caterer but everything else was so seamless and efficient on the ground. Junior and The Great Highway staff are so hospitable I wouldn't hesitate to refer anyone here or even throw next year's party here ..

Went here for my 2 year old niece and she loved it!…read more Reminds me of a smaller version of discovery zone or the jungle (open in 90s). Ball pits, trampolines, open and closed slides of various heights, mini zipline, swings, crawling tunnels and fun little obstacle course for kids. Probably best for ages 2-10 in my opinion. There are also a small amount of arcade games that accept cash. Remember to bring socks!! $4 for 1 pair...or go to Ross and get 6 pairs for 6.99.

This place totally catfished us…read more We came to escape the heat and check out this place for our son's large birthday party. We won't be returning. The website advertises climate control and cleanliness, but it was filthy, hot, and muggy inside, even with the temperature below 85° outside. They had a swamp cooler inside and fans running for 20k + sq ft building. Some of us felt dizzy and sick to our stomach. Older kids were taking over the area marked for ages four and under, and about half the toys and rides we tried didn't work. They made us buy socks so nobody would be barefoot, yet a man was walking barefoot on the play structures with his son. We paid full price for our toddler and both parents. It was a waste of money, and this experience cost them the booking for our son's large birthday party.

Overview: a great date activity or just for fun, a wide variety of holes and challenges, food…read moreavailable, and other fun like pool and arcade games ---- The first time I visited here was to play pool a couple years ago, which is paid through the reloadable game card that you can purchase there. It can get busy at the tables and you might have to wait for one to be free. I also don't remember how much it was per game (sorry!) This time when visiting back home in Alameda we decided to play mini golf! The pricing is as follows (as of August 2026): - $16 - Adults (age 18-64) - $13 - Youth (age 0-17) (Age 0-4 is free when playing with a paid adult) - $13 - Seniors (age 65+) You pay at the front and then there's a ball machine near the entrance where you pull the handle of the color ball you want and it comes down the cool metal wire runway. The lady at the front wasn't super helpful and we kinda wandered around looking for where to get the balls, but once we asked she pointed out where we could get them. There are a standard 19 holes on this course and each one is a cool little tidbit about the Bay Area! It was cool seeing local landmarks and the different challenges for each hole. I was terrible was had a fantastic time playing. My boyfriend on the very last hole, got a hole-in-one which triggers an alarm and you get a free round a mini golf voucher that expires 3 months afterwards! Our very first date was playing mini golf so if we are ever visiting again I'd love to make it a tradition! ---- Overall: a great place for mini golf, super cute local landmarks at each hole, challenging, creative, and very fun!

Had a great birthday party here for my son!…read more At first they seemed very strict when I spoke with them on the phone, but it ended up being very chill and laid back and all the kids (and adults!) had a great time. They probably get people trying to take advantage of them bringing larger groups than expected or whatever. It was golf then lunch then arcade and they were a little flexible with the end time for cake so that we could get maximum arcade! The Chicken fingers and fries were great. They could up their game with the pizza a bit, but haha, the kids seemed happy, and everything in the world doesn't need to be gourmet. Good beers on tap for the parents. Felt a little gross drinking them out of a plastic soda cup, but I digress... Price was good for the value we got! It wasn't cheap, but still pretty reasonable when you factor in the unlimited arcade. One of the staff was super excited to about one of my kid's gift--the Remote Control Skibidi Toilet! Thanks y'all for a fun and low stress party.

This is a review for the Dublin location We arrived and got…read moreto race immediately. The kids were stoked. All the staff was curteous at the front desk, racetrack and "restaurant". The restaurant is a MAJOR let down though. The portions are not even kids menu worthy but the pricetag is huge! Kids left hungry, I was more angry. Do yourself a favor, Nations burgers and In and out are 5 minutes away. No brainer!

The facility itself is fun, and the kids had a great time, but I wouldn't recommend it for a…read morebirthday party given the cost. At $80 per child for the most basic package on a weekend I expected a higher level of service. Throughout the party, I had to ask for everything. I had to request water pitchers, ask for a candle and lighter, and no one offered to help cut the cake. The staff didn't offer much help coordinating the event. I've had parties at Pump It Up, where the staff was much more attentive and proactive. I also had an unpleasant interaction with an employee (Scott?). The employee's old white car was parked in front of the facility, with its windows completely down and a cracked windshield, and its alarm went off. The employee came outside, WALKED ON THE HOOD OF HIS CAR to turn off the alarm, and then accused me of hitting his car. My husband and the five children in my car all confirmed that I didn't. After confronting me in the parking lot, he walked back into K1 while I followed behind. I found it very inappropriate for an employee to yell at a customer, especially as they were entering the business. The kids enjoyed themselves, but the overall customer service was not up to my expectations. When I book a party I like to be stress free, otherwise I would just host a party at my own house.