Everything we know about the best bowling alleys and pro shops in San Francisco will be covered in detail right here. Whether you are a professional or are just looking to have some fun at the lanes we will do our best to point you in the right direction.
There really is no better way for us to begin than by listing the best San Francisco bowling alleys. Most of our visitors are probably just looking for a place to have some fun making them the most natural starting point.
During our discussion of the best places to bowl near you we will try to give you some information on what is available at each of these centers. Some may host leagues and tournaments for youth, adults, seniors, or ladies and if so that will be mentioned.
Cosmic bowling is more popular than ever so we will of course let you know if it is available, plus we will mention which places are family friendly and good for kids, birthday parties, have arcades or laser tag, pool tables, private rooms, and any specials, discounts, or happy hours they might offer will get a shout out.
There are also some alleys that are better for adults that might have sports bars or play music at night with more of a grown up party atmosphere and that will be mentioned too. Following that you will find a list of local bowling pro shops where you can buy balls, bags, shoes, grips, finger inserts, and all kind of accessories.
Plus they should be able to handle drilling, plugging, fitting, resurfacing, cleaning and engraving as well. Towards the end there will be a bowling map for your area with the best alleys and pro shops pinned so that you can get a better lay for the land.
And you are all welcome to check out more of our posts on the Pacific Northwest at that link if interested.
Best Bowling Alleys In San Francisco
Whether you want to join a league, get some practice in at the lanes, or just have some fun the best San Francisco bowling alleys and centers are ready whenever you are:
- Lucky Strike SF at 200 King St
- Mission Bowling Club at 3176 17th St
- Presidio Bowl at 93 Moraga Ave
- Yerba Buena Ice Skating & Bowling Center at 750 Folsom St
- Hometown Bowl at 237 El Camino Real
- AMF Pinole Valley Lanes at 1580 Pinole Valley Rd
- Castro Village Bowl at 3501 Village Dr
- Paddock Bowl at 5915 Pacheco Blvd
- Bel Mateo Bowl at 4330 Olympic Ave, San Mateo
- Pinstripes at 36 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo
Lucky Strike SF has twelve bowling lanes in your area along with a full-service bar with unique beverages and fantastic appetizers, high-definition TV’s, and private rooms or semi-private suites to host a birthday party or other event.
There are 6 lanes at The Mission Bowling Club which also has a full-service bar, restaurant, and event space.
The Presidio has 12 bowling lanes where leagues in San Francisco play.
Yerba Buena Bowl is a bowling alley featuring a restaurant, a bar, and year-round leagues.
Expect to find a restaurant, bar, and event space for birthday parties or company outings at Hometown Bowl.
Another of the best places to go bowling near you is Castro Village which offers leagues, a full-service cocktail lounge, snack bar, and event space.
Kids birthday parties and other group activities are always going down at Paddock Bowl which hosts local bowling leagues, has a nice on site pro shop, and a restaurant.
At Bel Mateo Bowl in San Mateo they host tournaments and junior, adult, senior, and mixed leagues on their 24 lanes plus you will find a full service pro shop that carries all the major brands of bowling equipment and offers professional fitting and drilling services. A restaurant, bar and lounge, and pool table are also on site.
Best Local Pro Shops
We did not find any bowling pro shops near you other than the ones at the places we just discussed like Paddock and Bel Mateo Bowl. For now our best advice is to head to one of the alleys we mentioned which should be a good place to buy balls, gloves, bags, shoes, and other gear.
Professional fitting and drilling services should also be possible. If you know of any other good pro shops or sporting good stores with a large selection to choose from please tell us in the comments, thanks.
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Have Fun Bowling In San Francisco
Well, we tried to cover the local bowling scene to the best of our abilities. Whether you want to head to an alley in your area to have fun at the lanes, join a league, win a tournament, throw a kids birthday party, or enjoy the music and lights for a fun cosmic game you should have got the info you need here.
Now go have fun visiting the best bowling alleys and pro shops in San Francisco!
