Pinball in California

Dyno Bar (Aero Club) at 3367 India St in San Diego is a pinball-focused bar inside the Aero Club offering a rotating selection of nine pinball machines alongside whiskey-forward cocktails and pool tables, creating a casual, neighborhood arcade-bar atmosphere. Patrons consistently praise the well-kept machines and lively vibe on Yelp, and the venue regularly hosts monthly pinball events and local tournaments that draw both casual players and competitive pinball enthusiasts.

The Lost Abbey Brewing Co. Vista tasting room at 1347 Keystone Way in Vista, CA brings Lost Abbey’s Belgian-inspired sours, barrel-aged and hop-forward beers to a roomy, casual taproom and tasting space for locals and visitors alike. The site is also a beercade destination with a nine-machine pinball bank that draws regular play and events; Pinball Map lists the location and its machines, and its machine roster includes titles such as Godzilla (Pro) and JAWS (50th Anniversary). Local pinball groups regularly host tournaments and meetups at the Vista tasting room, with SD Pinball and the Lost Abbey Vista Instagram highlighting pinball nights and community events.

Hesher's Pizza & Taproom at 206 Broadway in Oakland is a casual pizza-and-beer hangout known for thrashin' pies, a rotating craft-beer tap list and regular events and DJs. The venue also doubles as a small arcade with seven pinball machines (3022, 1296, 644, 1624, 700, 689, 3126) and maintains a lively, well-reviewed neighborhood vibe on Yelp.

Lost Levels in Claremont is a retro video game shop with a tucked-away underground classic arcade inside the historic Claremont Packing House at 530 W 1st St, offering unlimited-play arcade and pinball passes plus a retail floor that buys, sells and trades games and cards. The venue’s pinball lineup includes Foo Fighters and Avengers: Infinity Quest and features modern Stern titles like Guardians of the Galaxy alongside a rotating mix of classic cabinets, making it a family-friendly spot praised for its curated collection and friendly staff on local listings and reviews

Bike Dog Brewing East Sac is a neighborhood taproom at 1210 66th Street (in the alley behind Moonbelly Bakery) pouring Bike Dog beers in a relaxed, dog- and kid-friendly space with regular food trucks, trivia nights and weekly specials; hours are Tuesday–Friday 3–9 PM, Saturday 12–9 PM and Sunday 12–8 PM. The taproom’s pinball lineup features a mix of classics and fan favorites including The Addams Family, Creature from the Black Lagoon, Fish Tales, The Flintstones, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and Twilight Zone.

Contentment Brewing Company at 208 Campus Way in Modesto is a family- and pet-friendly neighborhood taproom that brews small-batch craft beer on-site and offers a lively games area with shuffleboard and pool. The taproom features an eight-machine pinball rotation — Taxi, Iron Man, King Kong: Myth of Terror Island (Pro), Led Zeppelin (Premium), The Walking Dead (Pro), JAWS (Pro), Godzilla (Pro), Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast (Pro) — and is praised for its friendly service and welcoming local vibe.

The Goldfish at 5043 York Blvd in Highland Park, Los Angeles is an independent cocktail bar, live-music venue, and arcade that pairs Thai-inspired small plates and craft cocktails with vintage Thai decor, orange-felt pool tables, a checkered dance floor, and frequent shows and events. Home to eight pinball machines, the arcade features titles such as Foo Fighters (Pro), Guardians of the Galaxy (Pro), The Walking Dead (Pro), and Hot Wheels, alongside a rotating selection of classic and modern games.

Beachwood Blendery at 247 Long Beach Blvd in downtown Long Beach is Beachwood Brewing’s lambic‑inspired blendery and taproom set among oak barrels and exposed brick, offering rotating taps of West Coast IPAs, barrel‑aged and mixed‑fermentation sours, plus a laid‑back games area with pool, darts and pinball that makes it a popular spot for beer fans and gamers alike. Pinball players can enjoy Deadpool (Premium), Foo Fighters (Premium), Godzilla (Pro), Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast (Premium), Led Zeppelin (Premium), Rush (Premium), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Premium), The Mandalorian (Premium) on site, and the taproom frequently hosts specials and events alongside its barrel program.

Brewski's Bar & Arcade at 8670 Miramar Road in San Diego is a lively 21+ pinball-focused arcade bar with eight pinball machines, pool tables, air hockey, a spacious patio and a full bar offering a large rotating draft beer selection and pub-style food, making it a popular spot for game nights and sports viewing. Regulars praise the friendly staff, reasonable drink prices and plentiful TVs for watching games, and the games are reported well-maintained, creating a casual, fun atmosphere for pinball enthusiasts and groups alike.

The Axe Lair at 164 N 2nd Ave in downtown Upland is a high-energy axe-throwing lounge that pairs projected, competitive lanes with a front-entry pinball arcade, private karaoke rooms, digital baseball suites, a rage room and beer/snack service—perfect for walk-ins, group parties, leagues and corporate events. Its pinball lineup includes Avatar: The Battle For Pandora LE, Cactus Canyon (Remake - Special Edition Plus), Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye (Pro), Elvira's House of Horrors (Premium Edition), Galactic Tank Force (LE), Godzilla (70th Anniversary Premium), Jaws (Premium), John Wick (Pro), Metallica Remastered (Premium), Pulp Fiction (SE), Star Wars Comic Art (Premium), Uncanny X‑Men (Premium) and Venom (Pro).

Family Amusement Corporation (Family Arcade) at 876 N. Vermont Ave in Los Angeles is a long-running, player-focused arcade that blends neon-era nostalgia with up-to-date equipment—pinballs, fighters, air hockey, dance, pool and prize games—and operates every day of the year for extended hours It houses a substantial pinball collection reported as over 20 machines alongside dozens of classic arcade and redemption titles, and is regularly praised in reviews for its varied game selection, atmosphere, and loyal local following

Lake Alice Trading Co. in Riverside is a lively bar & grill and entertainment spot with a rustic saloon vibe, regular live music and sports viewing, pool and shuffleboard, plus an arcade area and rotating pinball collection that make it a popular downtown hangout for food, drinks, and games. The pinball lineup includes Atlantis, Excalibur, Harley-Davidson, Medieval Madness, Meteor, NBA Fastbreak, Robo-War, Spider-Man.

Asylum Brewing at 180 W Elm St in Anaheim is a horror‑themed craft brewery and tasting room near the Anaheim Packing House, serving house beers like Dayroom and Lobotomy in a spooky, retro space with friendly staff and regular events; the tasting room doubles as a pinball hangout with a rotating, operator‑maintained collection that includes Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye (Pro), Godzilla (Premium), Guardians of the Galaxy (Premium), Jaws (Pro), Ninja Eclipse, Pulp Fiction (SE), Scooby Doo (Collectors Edition), Total Nuclear Annihilation and Uncanny X‑Men (Pro), and uses an embedded card/token system for affordable play and league nights.

Scandia Family Fun Center in Rohnert Park (5301 Redwood Dr) is a long-standing, family-friendly amusement spot featuring award-winning miniature golf, go-karts, batting cages, a pizza counter and a large indoor arcade that’s popular for birthday parties and group events. The Grand Arcade includes a rotating lineup of pinball machines, with recent listings showing titles such as JAWS (Pro), John Wick (Pro), Foo Fighters (Premium), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Premium), Jurassic Park (Pro) and Godzilla (Pro) among others.

Arrow Lodge Brewing at 720 West Arrow Highway in Covina, CA is an award‑winning craft brewery known for hazy and West Coast IPAs as well as Berliner and stout offerings, with a relaxed, dog‑friendly taproom that serves pizza, hosts music and community events and attracts a neighborhood crowd. The taproom includes a small games area with eight pinball machines — The Uncanny X‑Men (Pro), Pabst Can Crusher, Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye (Pro), Star Wars: Fall of the Empire (Pro), King Kong: Myth of Terror Island (Pro), JAWS (Pro), John Wick (Pro), Stranger Things (Pro) — and plays are typically very affordable, making it a popular spot for leagues and casual players.

Horrorcade is a horror‑themed pop‑up pinball arcade operating inside Rad Coffee at 145 N Citrus Ave in Covina, CA, offering a nostalgia‑driven, themed play experience that draws local crowds and special‑event nights. The rotating lineup pairs specialty coffee with community pinball nights and currently features Jurassic Park (Pro), Pulp Fiction (SE), John Wick (Pro), Halloween (SE), X‑Men Magneto (LE), Scared Stiff, Elvira's House of Horrors (Premium), Godzilla (Pro). Visitors note the retro arcade vibe—checkerboard floors, punk/new wave soundtrack—seasonal drinks and merchandise, and thoughtful touches like cup holders on machines for a comfortable, late‑night play experience.

Indian Wells Brewing Company at 2565 CA-14 in Inyokern, CA, is a small, family-run brewery and soda maker known for its rotating craft beers and more than 100 soda flavors brewed from a historic artesian spring, with a tasting room and gift shop on site. On weekends the location hosts an indoor/outdoor arcade and Uncle Virgil’s Backyard Hamburger Shack (arcade open Saturdays and Sundays, typically 11:30–4:30), making it a family-friendly roadside stop for travelers, craft-beer fans, and soda enthusiasts alike.

Big Bear Retro Arcade at 41250 Big Bear Blvd in Big Bear Lake, CA is a retro arcade and museum celebrating ’70s–’90s gaming with a rotating lineup of classic video games and a seven‑machine pinball collection. Visitors praise its family‑friendly, old‑school vibe, two floors of games, a cozy snack bar and open‑play options that make it a popular stop in the mountains. Pinball highlights have included Hotdogger, Black Knight Limited Edition, Electra‑Pool, Hi‑Deal and other classic EM and solid‑state tables.

Almanac Beer Co. (Almanac Adventureland) at 651 W Tower Ave in Alameda, CA is an industrial‑chic taproom and brewery known for award‑winning and barrel‑aged beers, an outdoor patio, rotating food trucks and family‑friendly attractions like sandboxes and slushies; it also features a rotating lineup of pinball machines and classic arcade games that make it a lively spot for both craft‑beer fans and families alike.

Dead Reckoning Tavern at 815 J St in Arcata, CA is a casual, dog-friendly tavern offering 36 rotating craft beer taps, bottles and cans to go, and a curated vinyl selection for a laid-back vibe. The bar also features working pinball machines and regularly hosts pinball league nights, making it a local hub for pinball and beer enthusiasts.

Joystiq, at 325 W Main St in downtown Merced, is a relaxed arcade-bar and kitchen that pairs casual American fare like wings and burgers with an arcade area and shuffleboard, creating a family-friendly hangout favored by locals and visitors alike. The venue features a compact pinball bank of seven machines and a rotating selection of arcade games, offering a lively spot for pinball players and groups looking for food, drinks, and games in a central downtown setting.

Extraordinaire Arcade at 2347 N Sierra Way in San Bernardino is a family‑friendly, pay‑by‑the‑hour gaming center with over 50 free‑play arcade games, a home console area featuring Nintendo Switch and multiple PS5s, clear hourly and all‑day pass pricing, and all arcade and pinball machines set to free play with no quarters, tokens, or swipe cards required. The venue hosts parties and competitive events, and its pinball roster includes Skyline, Fair Play, 42nd Street, Smokehouse and Diamond Ball alongside additional classic and modern titles.

Hearth House, located at 5505 Jackson Dr in La Mesa, CA, is a neighborhood cocktail bar and arcade known for cocktails, pub food, daily happy hour and lively karaoke and DJ nights that draw a friendly local crowd. The cozy venue features games beyond the bar — including pool, shuffleboard and an arcade area — and currently lists seven pinball machines (notable titles include AC/DC LUCI Vault Edition, Avengers: Infinity Quest Pro and Beatles Gold), making it a great spot for casual play or a game night out. Guests praise the welcoming staff, affordable prices and relaxed atmosphere, and the Hearth House is frequently recommended for karaoke, happy hour and neighborhood hangouts.

State of Mind Public House and Pizzeria at 101 Plaza North in Los Altos, CA is a family-friendly neighborhood pub and scratch-made pizzeria—using slow-proofed dough baked in a high-heat oven and boasting an award-winning pizza pedigree—paired with craft beer and wine for casual dining and takeout; the Los Altos location also features a lively arcade with seven pinball machines (The Flintstones, Shrek, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Simpsons Pinball Party, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and World Cup Soccer) plus classic arcade cabinets, making it a popular spot for families, date nights and pinball enthusiasts on the Peninsula.

Uncle Ollie’s Penthouse at 414 Boyd St in DTLA’s Little Tokyo is a late-night, house‑party style bar featuring DJs, a lively dance floor, a photo booth, a VIP “Chancho Sucio” pub and free-play arcade games, creating a playful, immersive nightlife experience for locals and visitors alike. The venue also offers a rotating pinball lineup that includes Cactus Canyon (Remake Special), Earthshaker and JAWS, making it a popular stop for pinball fans who want to mix gaming with late-night music and inventive decor.

Chaparral 300 at 4191 Chino Hills Parkway is a lively, family-friendly bowling center with 34 lanes, an arcade area, billiards, darts and a full-service restaurant and bar that hosts leagues, parties and casual nights out, with patrons noting its friendly staff and snack-bar options.

The location maintains six public pinball machines, including AC/DC (Premium), Iron Man, Judge Dredd, Pirates of the Caribbean and RollerCoaster Tycoon.

Summer Fox Brewing — Clovis at 2700 Clovis Ave #104 is a cozy, award-winning taproom and kitchen on the Clovis Ale Trail known for its rotating lineup of small-batch craft beers, a welcoming atmosphere, and regular community events and food offerings. The Clovis location also embraces pinball culture—hosting Fresno Flip or Fail pop-up events and establishing a permanent pinball area (six machines reported), making it a popular spot for beer lovers and arcade fans alike.