Playland Arcade
π Santa Monica, CA
Historic arcade on Santa Monica Pier featuring classic games, pinball, air hockey, and bowling. Family-owned since the 1950s with excellent staff support when machines break.
π Family Action Verdict
Best for families with kids of all ages who enjoy classic arcade games and don't mind paying premium pier prices. The staff is exceptionally helpful and the game selection is excellent, making it worth a visit despite the higher costs. Be prepared for crowds and noise, especially on weekends.
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π¬ What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
Ollie Montejano
9 months ago
βLiterally the best staff in the business, very quick to assist when a machine breaks, very generous with compensation, super kind and helpful, and also good at their jobs! The arcade machines weren't too overpriced, and the prizes were decent as well, so we had a really good time here and would definitely come back! *we also won this clock lolβ
Mert E. ZurnalΔ±
10 months ago
βFun little arcade with working machines and good energy. Great spot to kill some time.β
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a year ago
βPlayland Arcade on the Santa Monica Pier is a great place for gamers of all ages, offering a huge selection of games: pinball, air hockey, racing games, arcade machines, bowling, a dance machine, water skiing, a crane with prizes and much more. It is open until late and is perfect for the whole family and for the young people who walk along the pier at night. On the weekends, the atmosphere is lively and energetic. Be sure to check it out when you are in Santa Monica. This place is great. I recommend it πβ
π¬ What parents mention
Overview
Historic family-owned arcade on Santa Monica Pier featuring classic arcade games, pinball machines, air hockey, racing simulators, bowling, dance machines, and water games. Dating back to 1954, the venue offers birthday party options, game card systems with ticket rewards, and has been featured in numerous Hollywood films including Forrest Gump and The Kissing Booth.
