A Striking Addition To The Promenade

Sophia Shen • February 28, 2026

Strike! With bowling pins rattling and arcade games beeping, Level Up Bowl & Bistro, a new bowling entertainment venue in the Palos Verdes Promenade, has become a major hit for teenagers and families alike. Level Up opened On Dec. 22, 2025 as a high tech alternative to a traditional bowling alley with digital scoreboards and glow in the dark bowling balls. Level Up staff member Mandy Rodriguez, expressed her thoughts on why Level Up opened.

“I think [Level Up] opened in the first place because over the years, the Promenade has been less populated so we wanted families to come back and bring something to Palos Verdes that it hasn’t had in a while,” Rodriguez said. “This is a place where people of all ages can come together, spend time with one another, and enjoy a fun, welcoming environment. We hope it helps bring new energy to the area and becomes a spot the community can truly enjoy.”

In recent years, several stores in the Promenade went bankrupt and more than five closed down (Palos Verdes Pulse). Since then the promenade has been less populated and has lost a lot of visitors each year. (Palos Verdes Pulse). Level Up Bowl & Bistro is determined to change that by giving families and teens something new to enjoy.

This bowling alley features a total of 14 lanes with four lanes dedicated to VIP members. In addition to bowling, including a bar, a restaurant, private party rooms and a large arcade. The bar offers drinks like beer, cocktails and wine. It also serves foods such as pizza, salads and sandwiches (Level up Bowl and Bistro). The high-tech vibe mentioned earlier is consistent throughout the facility, with sleek lane designs, digital scoring systems, large screen displays, and vibrant LED lighting that adds a fun feel without the space becoming too overwhelming. Also, because the average pricing of bowling alleys is $44.99 (Westminster Lanes) so in comparison, Level Up Bowl & Bistro is a very affordable place.

As a result of its affordability and variety of features, Level Up Bowl & Bistro has received a lot of positive reviews and has significantly increased popularity at the Promenade. Almost 20 people have already given their opinion and now Level Up has a 4.0 star review (Yelp-Level Up Bowl and Bistro). Claire Aguilar, someone who visited the bowling alley for the 3rd time, shared her thoughts about Level Up.

“Level up Bowl and Bistro is a fantastic place,” Aguilar said. “I think it is very family friendly and it is not dark and dreary at all, it gives a lively and energetic atmosphere. I also think the cleanliness of this place is incomparable to other places. It uses modern technology so it adds less mess to the place which makes the overall experience very enjoyable.”

Her experience reflects how many people in the community feel about the new bowling alley. With its welcoming atmosphere, modern features, and positive community response, Level Up Bowl and Bistro is proving to be a successful step toward reviving the Promenade after years of store closures and reduced visitors. But Level up Bowl and Bistro has marked a revival and has brought light to the Promenade. Now, they [Level up] are putting effort in welcoming new brands to hopefully improve the experience and create a memorable place for customers. Aaron Fearnley, another Level Up staff member, stated his feelings on the opening of this place.

“I think what makes this place special is the high tech used here. Because we have really cool digital effects on the screens, it is unlike any other bowling alleys,” Fearnley said. “We hope that with the opening of this place, many people will come in, build connections with the people they bring, creating fun, lasting memories together and help revive the Promenade.”