Pinball in California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It's the most populous U.S. state, with over 39 million people, and is also the third largest by area, after Alaska and Texas. California is known for its diverse landscape, which includes forests, mountains, deserts, and beaches. The state is also home to a thriving pinball player community. Players can compete in tournaments and leagues, and there are even regular meetups where players can socialize and share tips. California has something for everyone, whether you're looking to enjoy the great outdoors or compete in a lively game of pinball.
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Tryst Bar & Lounge
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Palm Springs
California
CA
92262
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Tryst Bar & Lounge, at 188 S Indian Canyon Dr in downtown Palm Springs, is a laid-back local dive with friendly bartenders, a jukebox, pool table and darts that creates a lively spot for drinks and casual pinball sessions. The bar maintains a four-machine pinball rotation including Avengers: Infinity Quest (Pro), Ghostbusters (Pro), Godzilla (Pro), James Bond 007 (Pro).
Playground Mini Golf
Playground Mini Golf at 300 Pacific Coast Hwy #112 in Huntington Beach pairs an immersive, neon-lit indoor 9‑hole mini golf course with a full bar, chef-driven shareable menu and private-event space for families, dates and group outings. The arcade and pinball area uses a tap-card system and rotates classic and modern games; current pinball machines include Foo Fighters (Pro), JAWS (Pro), Mandalorian (Premium), Simpsons. Guests praise the upbeat, selfie-friendly decor, lively atmosphere and food/drink options in online reviews.
Valley Inn
Escalon, CA 95320
Escalon
California
CA
95320
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Valley Inn at 1744 Main St in Escalon, CA is a casual neighborhood bar with a down-home vibe, pool tables, a jukebox, karaoke, live-sports viewing and friendly bartenders, popular for reasonably priced drinks. The bar hosts four pinball machines — Deadpool (Pro), Getaway: High Speed II, NASCAR and Venom (Pro) — and often features food trucks such as a taco truck, making it a favored local spot for game nights and casual gatherings.
Blue Oak Brewing Company
San Carlos, CA 94070
San Carlos
California
CA
94070
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Blue Oak Brewing Company is a small San Carlos microbrewery and taproom at 815 Cherry Lane known for true-to-style ales and lagers served in a roomy, community-focused tasting space with indoor and outdoor seating and a friendly local vibe. The taproom also hosts a small pinball selection, with machines such as Alien (Ellen Ripley), The Flintstones, The Mandalorian (LE).
Syncopated Brewing Co
Lakewood, CA 90712
Lakewood
California
CA
90712
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Syncopated Brewing Co at 3671 Industry Ave in Lakewood, CA is a neighborhood craft brewery known for its rotating lineup of house beers, frequent food trucks, live music and outdoor games that create a relaxed, social taproom atmosphere. The taproom features a small, well-maintained pinball selection—Guardians of the Galaxy (Pro), James Bond 007 (Pro), Target Alpha, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles—making it a great stop for beer lovers who also enjoy casual arcade play.
Round1 Bowling & Amusement
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
Moreno Valley
California
CA
92553
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Bruehol Benicia Brewing
Benicia, CA 94510
Benicia
California
CA
94510
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Bruehol Benicia Brewing at 4828 E 2nd St in Benicia, CA is a Benicia‑owned taproom and microbrewery specializing in German‑style pilsners, lagers and West Coast ales with weekend food trucks and a cozy, family‑friendly tasting room ideal for flights and pints. The taproom also hosts a small public pinball collection; confirmed machines include Deadpool (Premium) and Foo Fighters (Premium), and PinballMap lists the location as having four pinball machines and coin‑play pricing, making it a popular local spot for craft beer and casual pinball play.
Round1 Bowling & Amusement (Salinas, CA)
Salinas, CA 93906
Salinas
California
CA
93906
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Round1 Bowling & Amusement in Salinas, located in the Northridge Mall, is a large, family-friendly entertainment center offering bowling lanes, karaoke, billiards, a wide arcade with Japanese-import games, crane and rhythm machines, a snack bar and late-night hours for groups and families. The on-site pinball lineup features Ghostbusters (Pro), Guardians of the Galaxy (Pro), Metallica (Pro) and Star Wars (Pro), making it a go-to spot for modern Stern pinball in the Salinas area.
Stay Gold Deli
Oakland, CA 94612
Oakland
California
CA
94612
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Stay Gold Deli at 2635 San Pablo Ave in Oakland is a Central Texas–style BBQ and deli serving smoked meats and classic deli sandwiches in a vintage, record-lined space with a roomy back patio beer garden, making it a lively neighborhood spot for casual meals and gatherings. The counter-service shop also features four playable pinball machines and a game-friendly atmosphere that shows up in social posts and local reviews, adding an arcade vibe to evenings and events.
Old Tavern Bar and Grill
Sacramento, CA 95811
Sacramento
California
CA
95811
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Old Tavern Bar & Grill at 1510 20th St in Midtown Sacramento is a lively, brick‑lined dive bar and pub known for inexpensive drinks, pub‑style food, a large patio, pool and a compact arcade that keeps locals entertained. The venue also features a small pinball rotation—four machines (current roster: 766, 1061, 2723, 1554)—alongside classic arcade cabinets, making it a popular casual spot for game nights and laid‑back evenings in Sacramento.