Whether you're visiting San Diego for Comic Con, or for the unbeatable climate and outdoor activities, or are one of the lucky 1.3 million to live in the city, San Diego is not lacking for places to have fun. One of the newest venues in the neighborhood of North Park is Coin-Op Game Room, an old school arcade room made for grown-ups. Targeting the North Park crowd of post-college and early 30s adults, Coin-Op speaks to those who grew up saving their quarters for the arcade rooms of their youth.
Situated on 30th Street among unique restaurants, local craft beer bars, and specialty shops, Coin-Op offers something a little different. Capitalizing on the hearts and memories of locals, the bar is a unique prospect for San Diego, and one that's already proven to be successful.
There are obvious staples to the expanding arcade game selection, such as multiple pinball machines, a variety of driving games, a couple of shooting games, and even enough multi-player arcade games to satisfy everyone. Classic games include Mortal Kombat, Miss Pac Man, Off Road, and Marvel vs Capcom 2. Every Sunday is free play day (on certain games), the game room holds frequent tournaments, and a new game seems to arrive just about every month. The game room is open until 1am every night of the week, welcoming tourists and locals with an off-schedule.
Featuring a rotating tap selection of locally made craft beers, a full bar with specialty cocktails (often named after characters in their games), a sophisticated selection of bar and childhood comfort foods, and a constantly updating selection of arcade games, Coin-Op is poised to be a local favorite for quite some time.
Just a few miles from the San Diego Convention Center in the Gaslamp District, Coin-Op offers a perfect respite from the thick crowds of Comic Con (but don't be surprised if the bar is packed to the gills either - it's become quite popular in the 10 months it's been open!). Joining Coin-Op as new kids on the block is the brand new Navis Pack & Ship San Diego! The newest Navis Pack & Ship location is excited to be in America's Finest City, and is ready to help the bustling San Diego harbor with more unusual shipping needs.
Coin-Op Game Room is located at:
3926 30th Street
San Diego, CA 92104
619-255-8523
By Steve Goble, VP of Marketing Communications for Navis Pack & Ship. When he's not spilling packing and shipping secrets, he's spending time with his family at a San Diego Padres or Chargers game. Connect with Steve on Google+ and LinkedIn.
