When it’s time to play, the Southland has three action-packed miniature golf courses to get you going.
1. Sherman Oaks Castle Park, located at 4989 Sepulveda Blvd, Sherman Oaks, Ca 91403
Telephone: (818)756-9459
www.lacity.org/RAP/shermanoaks_castlepk/index.htm
Lush, green landscapes with lakes and waterfalls make Sherman Oaks Castle Park first on the list. It boasts three 18-hole golf courses with challenging obstacles and an ever-enlarging state-of-the-art arcade. The park is open late, with extended hours from 10am to 11pm Monday through Thursday, and open til midnight on the weekends.
Adult admission, ages 13 to 64 is $6.50. Children and seniors are $5.50. Tokens may be purchased in quantity from 4 for $1 to 600 for $100. The more you buy, the more you save. For the little slugger, try the batting cages at $3 for one round, $24 for 30 minutes and $42 per hour. Teams are welcome and may have the discount rate of $35 per hour, providing they bring their own equipment.
Party planning is a piece of cake here, with all inclusive rentals starting with the Royal Package at $10.95 per person to include 18 holes of miniature golf, 10 arcade tokens, pizza, soft drinks, ice cream, a party host for two hours and all paper goods and supplies. For all this and unlimited miniature golf, try the Imperial Package for just $13.95 per person.
2. Mulligan’s Family Fun Center, located at 1351 West Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance, Ca 90501
Telephone: (310)325-3950
www.mulligantorrance.com
Mulligan’s hosts two 18-hole minature golf courses complete with water and sand traps. When it’s time for lazertag, step into their high tech 2200 square foot arena for a fun-tastic futuristic experience. Other attractions are the Indy styled 1000 foot speedway, a 25 foot outdoor rock wall, slow and fast pitch softball batting cages, and and arcade center packed with pinball and redemption games.
For the little ones, there’s a jungle gym, the Rookie Track gokarts, and the 5 minute power paddle boat ride on Mulligan Lake. (The child’s weight must not exceed 80 lbs).
Birthday specials start with the Basic package for $9.95 per person to include: 2 slices of pizza, unlimited soft drinks, 15 arcade tokens, a party host to assist you, all paper and party supplies and a gift for the birthday child.
The upgraded package includes all of the above plus miniature golf, the rock wall, Rookie gokarts, jungle gym, paddle boats and tot zone for an additional $8.95
General admission is recommended with the budget crunching all day pass for unlimited use of all attractions at $19.95. Individuals events may be purchased separately from $2.00 for toddler activities to $7.95 for mini golf.
3. Golf ‘N Stuff, located at 10555 East Firestone Blvd, Norwalk , Ca
Telephone: (562)868-9956
www.golfnstuff.com/location/norwalk/index.htm
Did you know that Golf ‘N Stuff, Norwalk, was the filming site of the original Karate Kid movie, and that the world record was broken for tree sitting by Timothy Roy who remained in their treehouse for one year? Golf ‘N Stuff is full of surprises and a great day out for the kids.
This adventureland hosts four 18-hole miniature golf courses, five exciting rides and an arcade full of prizes. Attractions may be purchased separately with the bumper cars, bumper boats, Disk-o Thrill ride and gokarts at $6.25 each, or, for $25, buy the two hour unlimited wristband for unrestricted use of the park.
Parties are a bargain here with prices at $20 per child for four hour use of the park. In addition, each child receives one round of mini golf, 2 slices of pizza, soda, ice cream, one hour with a party server, blowouts, party hats and free invitations. This party plan books up quickly; call early for your reservation of at least 10 people. (562)864-7706
