Here’s How to Make Sure You Are in the Right Lane

There aren’t as many places to bowl as there once were (high real estate prices have forced some of the old alleys to close in recent years), but there are still centers in most corners of the county.

The following list covers most of them and includes price information. Be aware that it is possible to rent a lane by the hour at many centers; also, some centers run two-for-one promotions and other price specials. The promotions listed below are just a sampling. Call for hours and other details.

Brunswick Orange Bowl 2375 N. Tustin St., Orange. Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday till 1 a.m. Wherewithal: $1 to $3.15 per game; $1.75 for shoes. Number of lanes: 32. Special promotions: Friday, moonlight bowling; Saturday, Blue Chip bowling. Where to call: (714) 998-0450. *Brunswick Rossmoor Bowl 12311 Seal Beach Blvd., Seal Beach. Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to midnight; Friday and Saturday till 2 a.m. Wherewithal: $1 to $2.95 per game; $1.75 for shoes. Number of lanes: 40. Special promotions: Friday, 9 p.m. to midnight, 99-cent games; Saturday, Blue Chip bowling. Where to call: (714) 527-1196. *Carter Bowl 1501 S. Lemon Ave., Fullerton. Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday till 1 a.m. Wherewithal: $2.10 to $3.10 per game; $1.25 to $2.25 for shoes. Number of lanes: 40. Special promotions: Saturday, rock-n-bowl; Monday and Thursday, pizza bowl. Where to call: (714) 526-7725. *Concourse Bowling Center 3364 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim. Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Friday and Saturday till 3 a.m.; Sunday till midnight. Wherewithal: $1.75 to $3 per game; $1.50 for shoes. Number of lanes: 40. Special promotions: rock-n-bowl on Friday, Saturday and Monday nights; hop-n-bowl (featuring ‘50s music) on Thursday nights. Where to call: (714) 666-2695. *Forest Lane Bowling Center 22771 Centre Drive, El Toro. Hours: Daily, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wherewithal: $2.25 to $3.25 per game; $2.50 for shoes. Number of lanes: 40. Special promotions: Call for schedule. Where to call: (714) 770-0055. *Fountain Bowl 17110 S. Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley. Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 a.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. Wherewithal: $1.50 to $2.95 per game; $2 for shoes. Number of lanes: 60. Special promotions: Saturday, casino night; Friday, rock-n-bowl. Where to call: (714) 963-7888. *Garden Square Bowling Center 9580 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove. Hours: Daily, 8:30 a.m. to midnight. Wherewithal: $1.75 per game; call for shoe rental information. Number of lanes: 36. Special promotions: Friday and Saturday, rock-n-bowl. Where to call: (714) 534-4131. *Irvine Lanes 3415 Michelson Drive, Irvine. Hours: Monday through Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday till 1 a.m.; Sunday till 11:30 p.m. Wherewithal: $1.25 to $2 per game; $1.75 for shoes. Number of lanes: 40. Special promotions: Senior specials Thursday morning; Saturday, Color of Money or no-tap tournaments. Where to call: (714) 786-9625. *Kona Lanes Bowling Center 2699 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to midnight; Friday and Saturday till 1 a.m.; Sunday till 11 p.m. Wherewithal: $1 to $2.75 per game; $1.75 for shoes. Number of lanes: 40 lanes. Special promotions: Tuesday, two-for-one; Thursday, “Pot of Gold” tournament. Where to call: (714) 545-1112. *La Habra 300 Bowl 370 E. Whittier Blvd., La Habra. Hours: Daily, 8:30 to midnight. Wherewithal: $1.50 to $2.50 per game; $1.25 for shoes. Number of lanes: 32. Special promotions: Call for tournament schedule. Where to call: (714) 526-2058. *Linbrook Bowling Center 201 S. Brookhurst St., Anaheim. (Call for hours and price information.) Where to call: (714) 774-2253. *

Macy Lanes 1241 S. Knott Ave., Anaheim. Hours: Weekdays, 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Wherewithal: $1 to $2 per game; call for shoe rental information. Number of lanes: 24. Special promotions: Saturday, Blue Chip bowling; Friday, no-tap tournament. Where to call: (714) 826-5600. *Regal Lanes 1485 N. Tustin St., Orange. Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to midnight; Friday and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to midnight. Wherewithal: $1.50 to $3.25 per game; $1.75 for shoes. Number of lanes: 72. Special promotions: Saturdays, Blue Chip bowling, rock-n-bowl, moonlight madness. Where to call: (714) 997-9901. *Saddleback Lanes 25402 Marguerite Parkway. Hours: Daily, 9 a.m. to midnight. Wherewithal: $1.50 to $2.50 per game; $2 for shoes. Number of lanes: 32. Special promotions: Call for tournament schedule. Where to call: (714) 586-5300. *Sequoia Athletic Club 7530 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park. (Call for hours and price information.) Where to call: (714) 739-4141. *

Tustin Lanes 1091 Old Irvine Blvd., Tustin. Hours: Sunday to Friday, 9 a.m. to midnight; Saturday till 1 a.m. Wherewithal: $1.25 to $2.75 per game; $1.50 for shoes. Number of lanes: 42. Special promotions: Saturday, no-tap tournaments, rainbow roulette. Where to call: (714) 731-5022. *Valley View Bowl 12141 Valley View St., Garden Grove. Hours: Daily, 8:30 a.m. to midnight. Wherewithal: $2 to $2.75 per game: $2 for shoes. Number of lanes: 32. Special promotions: Call for tournament schedule. Where to call: (714) 898-2507. *Westbrook Bowling Center 10131 Westminster Blvd., Garden Grove. Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to midnight. Wherewithal: $1.75 to $2.75 per game; $2 for shoes. Number of lanes: 40. Special promotions: Kick-n-bowl on Friday. Where to call: (714) 534-7600. *Westminster Lanes 6471 Westminster Blvd., Westminster Hours: Sunday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Thursday through Saturday till 3 a.m. Wherewithal: $1.50 to $2.25 per game; $1.75 for shoes. Number of lanes: 40. Special promotions: Friday and Saturday, rock-n-bowl; two-for-one, weekdays 1 to 5 p.m. Where to call: (714) 893-5005. *Yorba Linda Bowl 18171 Imperial Highway, Yorba Linda. Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to midnight; Friday and Saturday till 2 a.m.; Sunday till 11 p.m. Wherewithal: $1.40 to $2.50 per game; $1.75 for shoes. Number of lanes: 30. Special promotions: Saturday, Blue Chip bowling, doubles tournaments. Where to call: (714) 777-3818.