Lucky Strike Bowling Alley Coming to LBX Long Beach Exchange

A new entertainment destination is on its way to East Long Beach, as city officials have officially approved plans to convert a former hardware store into a Lucky Strike bowling alley and entertainment center at the (LBX) Long Beach Exchange.

In a unanimous 5-0 vote Thursday night, the Long Beach Planning Commission greenlit the necessary permits for the transformation of a long-vacant Orchard Supply Hardware location into a 40,000-square-foot facility featuring bowling, arcade games, dining, and more. The project is located at 4100 E. Carson Street, near the Long Beach Airport, within the Douglass Park shopping area.

Lucky Strike, an upscale bowling lounge known for its mix of modern and retro aesthetics, already operates three venues across Los Angeles County. Its Long Beach location is expected to house 34 bowling lanes, three separate arcade zones, a full bar, restaurant, prize room, and various support spaces such as offices and storage.

In addition to interior upgrades, the project includes extensive exterior renovations. The developers plan to fully enclose the 6,760-square-foot outdoor garden center formerly attached to the hardware store, adding it to the indoor footprint of the entertainment complex. The building’s façade will be redesigned, with the south side facing the parking lot and the west side along Worsham Avenue receiving the most substantial visual updates.

The project is being spearheaded by San Jose-based DJM Capital, the operator of the Long Beach Exchange retail and dining hub, which also includes The Hangar a popular 17,000-square-foot food hall located just across the street.

City officials praised the proposal during the Planning Commission meeting, calling it a productive use of a property that has been empty since 2019 and a boost for the surrounding commercial zone. Situated between Long Beach Airport and Lakewood Golf Course, the 238-acre Douglass Park area is considered a key economic corridor for the city.

Construction timelines and an opening date for the new Lucky Strike location have not yet been announced.