Good Clean Fun In San Francisco

  • by elissa
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  • November 21, 2008
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Every so often, I find myself on a hunt for good clean fun in the city. Whether caused by a hangover, a cold, a sudden inspiration to be healthy, or a visit from an underage relative, it's always good to have these types of backup plans. Here are my suggestions:

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For one reason or another, I always tend to forget how boring bowling is. Everytime someone suggestst that we go bowling, I become genuinely thrilled with the idea. I guess it’s kind of like childbirth.

This is your basic alley, complete with a few old-school arcade games, and a DDR. They’ve got a decent beer selection, and a bunch of really tempting 25 cent prize machines. Bring a roll of quarters or you’ll regret that sticky hand on laundry day.

This is your basic alley, complete with a few old-school arcade games, and a DDR. They’ve got a decent beer selection, and a bunch of really tempting 25 cent prize machines. Bring a roll of quarters or you’ll regret that sticky hand on laundry day.

Sea Bowl

4625 Cabrillo Hwy, Pacifica, CA 94044

Willing to take a little drive? This bowling alley is slightly more impressive than the inner-city ones, and the food is definitely preferable.

Willing to take a little drive? This bowling alley is slightly more impressive than the inner-city ones, and the food is definitely preferable.

Skate City

Albany Bowl

540 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Also out of the way – But $1 day games, and $1.50 on Mondays/Tuesdays.

Also out of the way – But $1 day games, and $1.50 on Mondays/Tuesdays.

Golden Gate Frisbee/Disc Golf Course

900 John F. Kennedy Dr. San Francisco, CA 94121

I am told that frolf aficianados take the game very seriously, and do not appreciate those who play at a leisurely pace. However, there is definitely a scene at the Golden Gate course that welcomes newcomers and their six-packs of Natty Ice.

Get Smart At Bar Trivia

Bitter End the

441 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118

Tues night trivia.

Tues night trivia.

Broken Arrow Records

1395 San Carlos Ave Ste C, San Carlos, CA 94070

Trivia Mondays.

Trivia Mondays.

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Try something that’s never been done before. You’ll be surprised at how many more Toby Keith lyrics you know when you’re clear-headed.

Not too musical without your usual beery courage? You can never be too sober to laugh and point.

cheesy backing tracks like it’s supposed to be.

cheesy backing tracks like it’s supposed to be.

$2 karaoke – not muzak soundtracks

$2 karaoke – not muzak soundtracks

 

Bay Area Lanes

Go Bowling AND Skating

Yerba Buena Ice Skating & Bowling Center

750 Folsom St San Francisco, CA 94107

We all know that you can’t go bowling without wanting to ice skate afterwards. Thankfully, San Francisco’s only ice rink provides both acitivites in one underwhelming establishment.

Come experience what socialism feels like at Yerba Buena, where the skates are smelly, the hot chocolate machine is out of order, and the Zamboni driver disappears for hours on end. Seriously. I’d go.

Dry Ice Roller Hockey Arena

210 Hegenberger Loop, Oakland, CA 94621

Go see the Derby Girls get bloody here.

Go see the Derby Girls get bloody here.

Golden Gate Park Bike & Skate

3038 Fulton St # 6th, San Francisco, CA 94118

Rent some wheels here, and go skate to hits and dusties in the rink across the street.

Rent some wheels here, and go skate to hits and dusties in the rink across the street.

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Though I don’t really enjoy playing frisbee or golf, when I first learned about frolf, I became more excited than I was the night before my First Communion. Maybe it’s just because I like to say the word.

Pig & Whistle Bar

2801 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118

Wed night trivia.

Wed night trivia.

Bacchus Kirk

925 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Tues night trivia.

Tues night trivia.

Play Trivia Here

Sing/Shout Here

Get judgmental here on Thursday nights. The song list is actually excellent.

Get judgmental here on Thursday nights. The song list is actually excellent.

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Discussions

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El Guapo wants to know what’s going on in that ice skating photo? Are they wrestling or skating? It looks like she just gave that dude a pile driver. no bueno.