Corbin Bowl in Tarzana, CA 91356

Feelings of nostalgia will sweep over you when you bring your kids to Corbin Bowl. The 26-lane bowling alley looks like something out of the past, but don't worry, automatic scoring systems have arrived, so you won't have to calculate handicaps on those old scorecards. Corbin Bowl offers a full range of services, including open bowling, leagues for all ages, party and banquet facilities, a sports lounge and cafe, and a pro shop where you can purchase new or used equipment and bowling supplies. The cafe is a big hit with locals in the area, not just bowlers. It offers hamburgers, sandwiches, and salads that are quite good. The Sports Lounge boasts electronic dart games, pinball and video games, karaoke, billiards, televised sporting events, such as Monday Night Football, and live bands. The banquet room holds up to 90 people and is available days or evenings for special events. For Birthday parties, $14 per child covers two hours (1 hour of bowling, including shoe rental), and a party host who will explain rules for bowling safely, serve food and beverages, help keep score, and clean up afterwards. You can choose either cheese or pepperoni pizza and soda. Each child receives 4 arcade tokens (8 for the birthday child), paper goods, balloons, and a free bowling coupon. A private party room is provided, along with bumpered lanes. You can go the extra mile and add some neon to your child's birthday: A Neon Rockin' Birthday Party is just $15 per child and includes blacklights, disco, and music lights along with the regular birthday party package. Weekday rates: open play 9am-5pm Adults $3.50, children and seniors $3 (per game/per person) or $14 per lane/per hour. Weekends, week nights and holidays: All ages $4 (per game/per person) or $25 per lane/per hour. Shoe rentals $2.50 always. Check out the Corbin Bowl website for details and prices on bowling leagues.