About Boomers Los Angeles
Boomers Los Angeles is particularly worth visiting for its high-quality go-karting experience that allows older children (preteen-teenager, generally above 4'10") to develop real driving skills like proper overtakes, drive lines, and apex turns. It also boasts a regionally large indoor arcade, offering extensive entertainment beyond go-karts.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Birthday parties for preteens and teenagers (above 4'10").Family outings with older children looking for active entertainment.Date nights seeking competitive fun like go-karting and arcade games.Families wanting to spend a full afternoon engaged in various activities (if children meet height requirements).**Preteen-Teenager (above 4'10")**: Perfect fit, especially for go-karting and the extensive arcade. They can enjoy all main attractions and develop driving skills.
Why families love it
- Go-karting provides an engaging, skill-building experience for taller kids.
- Staff is generally friendly, accommodating, and effective at organizing special events.
- Clean bathrooms and facilities are consistently maintained.
- The indoor arcade is described as 'pretty awesome' and one of the largest regionally.
- Staff actively intervenes to manage aggressive behavior on the go-kart tracks, stopping races if needed.
- Dedicated large rooms are available for parties.
Insider tips
- If planning to stay for a full afternoon, purchasing 'unlimited passes' is recommended despite the cost, as it offers better value.
- Budget generously for the arcade; plan for '$50-$100' per child to fully enjoy the games.
- Bring money for food and drinks, as on-site options are 'a little expensive' but icy drinks are a good choice when it's hot.
- Actively supervise children on the go-kart tracks, as aggressive driving can occur from other participants.
- Check ahead if the 'little kid's track' is open if bringing children under 4'10" to avoid disappointment.
- Consider the weather; no AC on tracks means it gets very hot in 80°+ conditions.
Good to know before you go
- Visiting with children under 4'10" if the 'little kid's track' is not open or if they are not content with limited activities.
- If you are on a tight budget for food and arcade games, as costs can quickly add up.
- If you prefer a quiet or low-key environment, as tracks can get crowded and chaotic.
- If you or your children are sensitive to heat, particularly on hot days due to lack of AC on tracks.
- Significant height restriction: Children under 4'10" have very limited activity options, leading to sadness and boredom, as this venue is 'more of a preteen-teenager spot'.
- Crowds
- Go-kart tracks can experience 'too many people on the track at one time', leading to bumping and aggressive behavior.
- Value
- Unlimited passes are 'a little expensive' but offer good value for a 'whole afternoon' visit. Dining is 'a little expensive' for 'basic grub'. Arcade credits are costly, requiring '$50-$100' per kid for 'real fun'. A full 4-hour visit can cost around '$125 per person'. However, it's considered 'cheaper than any amusement park' for the fun provided.
- Food
- On-site dining is available, with orders placed through a machine.
- Accessibility
- No specific accommodations for special needs were mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- Staff members intervene to stop aggressive driving on tracks.
What parents say
"Came here to take my spawnling to go go-karting. Spawnling had a blast, managed to get some wheel time before intake them to do real life driving. The best part is how my spawnling is getting to learn how to do proper over takes, proper drive lines, and apex turns."
2 months ago
"I met my date here, and honestly, I don't know if it was him or the atmosphere, but we had soooooo much fun. Especially, the Go-Karts. We didn't order any food or snacks. We did hit the arcade for some competition on the motorcycle game, I forget what it was called."
a week ago
"I took my son there for his birthday and purchase unlimited passes for everyone in our group. It’s a little expensive, but it made sense if you’re there for the whole afternoon. They had a lot of fun but my daughter was not tall enough and she was sad that she couldn’t go on any of the tracks which left her not much to do. The little kid’s track was closed and she wanted to ride it but for some reason the personnel didn’t open it, which was a waste so she had to ride as a passenger in all of the race track race which are only two. Otherwise, the kids love the tracks. They got a little crazy b"
a year ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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