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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Valley Inn
Escalon, CA 95320
Escalon
California
CA
95320
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
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).

Round1 Bowling & Amusement (Salinas, CA)
Salinas, CA 93906
Salinas
California
CA
93906
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
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
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.
