Berkeley Lawn Bowling Club

Berkeley, CA·Est. 1928

Diverse membership including retirees, grad students, writers, and golfers. Non-profit since 1963 with significant membership growth.

95 members2 greensNatural GrassWebsite

Del Mesa Carmel Lawn Bowling Club

Carmel, CA

Only regulation green in Monterey County. Active since the late 1960s. Open to non-residents from surrounding Monterey Peninsula.

55 members1 greenNatural GrassWebsite

Fresno Lawn Bowls Club

Fresno, CA

Only lawn bowling club in California's Central Valley. Operating 20+ years at same location in Holmes Park.

1 greenNatural GrassWebsite

Oakland Lawn Bowling Club

Oakland, CA·Est. 1903

One of the oldest clubs in the West, founded 1903 by Scottish bowlers. Beautiful Lake Merritt location. Members handle all green maintenance.

2 greensNatural GrassWebsite

Palo Alto Lawn Bowls Club

Palo Alto, CA·Est. 1933

Established 1933 with comprehensive facilities including full kitchen and locker rooms. Visiting bowlers welcome.

1 green · 8 rinksNatural GrassWebsite

Rossmoor Lawn Bowling Club

Walnut Creek, CA·Est. 1967

Three greens complex in Rossmoor 55+ community. Certification required before play. One of the largest facilities in the Bay Area.

3 greens · 24 rinksNatural GrassWebsite

San Francisco Lawn Bowling Club

San Francisco, CA·Est. 1901

Oldest public lawn bowling club in America, founded 1901. The 1915 Edwardian clubhouse is SF City Landmark #181. Governor Jim Rolph was original treasurer.

130 members3 greensNatural GrassWebsite

San Jose Lawn Bowls Club

San Jose, CA

World-class championship synthetic green installed in 2017 city renovation.

1 greenSyntheticWebsite

Santa Clara Lawn Bowls Club

Santa Clara, CA

Active evening bowling schedule in summer. Meets multiple days per week.

1 greenNatural GrassWebsite

Santa Cruz Lawn Bowls Club

Santa Cruz, CA

World-class artificial green in San Lorenzo Park, near downtown Santa Cruz and the ocean.

1 greenSyntheticWebsite

Sunnyvale Lawn Bowls Club

Sunnyvale, CA

Located in a historic park setting. All ages and abilities welcome.

1 greenNatural GrassWebsite

Oakmont Lawn Bowling Club

Santa Rosa, CA

Hosted the North American Challenge Lawn Bowls Tournament in 1998. Rebuilt synthetic green.

1 greenSyntheticWebsite

Beverly Hills Lawn Bowling Club

Beverly Hills, CA·Est. 1926

Historical celebrity connections including Walt Disney as a member. New community center rebuilt 2013-2014.

2 greensNatural GrassWebsite

Cambria Lawn Bowls Club

Cambria, CA·Est. 1968

Northernmost club in the Southwest Division on the beautiful Central Coast. Refurbished synthetic turf in 2019.

1 greenSynthetic

Coronado Lawn Bowling Club

Coronado, CA·Est. 1935

World-class artificial green dedicated March 2010. New John D. Spreckels Center opened 2017. Hosts SWD South League.

1 green · 6 rinksSyntheticWebsite

Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Club

Los Angeles, CA·Est. 1927

International membership of 130 members from 17 countries. Gorgeous Holmby Hills setting next to LA Country Club. Dues unchanged since 2008 at $95/year.

130 members2 greensNatural GrassWebsite

Laguna Beach Lawn Bowling Club

Laguna Beach, CA·Est. 1931

LARGEST lawn bowling club in the USA with 376 members. Ocean-view setting in Heisler Park. City declared 'Lawn Bowling Capital of the United States' in 1957. Home of 2024 National Champions.

376 members2 greens · 16 rinksNatural GrassWebsite

Laguna Woods Lawn Bowling Club

Laguna Woods, CA

Hosted the North American Challenge (2019) and US Open (2023). Bowls 7 days a week. 3-session training requirement for new members.

2 greensSyntheticWebsite

Long Beach Lawn Bowling Club

Long Beach, CA·Est. 1928

Home to 2 past National Champions and a Bowls USA Hall of Fame member. 100% Bowls USA membership. $200/year dues.

100 members3 greensNatural GrassWebsite

MacKenzie Park Lawn Bowls Club

Santa Barbara, CA

One of two lawn bowling clubs in Santa Barbara with excellent clubhouse facilities including a full kitchen.

2 greens · 16 rinksNatural GrassWebsite

Newport Harbor Lawn Bowling Club

Corona del Mar, CA

Described as one of the largest and most beautiful clubs in the US. 100% Bowls USA membership with comprehensive online instruction resources.

2 greensNatural GrassWebsite

Pasadena Lawn Bowling Club

Pasadena, CA·Est. 1921

OLDEST continuously operating lawn bowling club in the USA. 'Birthplace of California Lawn Bowling.' Hosts Rose Lawn Bowl on New Year's Eve. Never closed during COVID.

2 greensNatural GrassWebsite

Redlands Lawn Bowling Club

Redlands, CA·Est. 1921

Second oldest in SoCal. Mission Revival style clubhouse built 1926, designated historic resource 2015. 'Rock and Bowl' Saturday evenings with music.

45 members2 greensNatural GrassWebsite

Riverside Lawn Bowling Club

Riverside, CA·Est. 1926

Celebrating 100th anniversary in 2026. Located in historic Fairmount Park. First month free for new members.

2 greensNatural GrassWebsite

San Diego Lawn Bowling Club

San Diego, CA·Est. 1932

Iconic Balboa Park location. Produced numerous national and international champions. Youth membership starting age 12.

100 members2 greensNatural GrassWebsite

Santa Anita Bowling Green Club

Arcadia, CA

One of only 2 clubs in the USA with 4 greens. Night bowling on lighted greens. Near Metro Gold Line for transit access. Frequently hosts large SWD tournaments.

4 greensNatural GrassWebsite

Santa Barbara Lawn Bowls Club

Santa Barbara, CA·Est. 1937

Non-profit co-sponsored by City Parks & Rec. Hybrid Bermuda grass on 18-inch sand bed. Available for corporate events.

1 greenHybridWebsite

Santa Monica Lawn Bowls Club

Santa Monica, CA·Est. 1945

Marcellus Joslyn donated site in 1948. Laser-leveled hybrid Bermuda green. Ages 9 to 90 welcome. $125/year dues.

75 members1 greenHybrid

Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club

Santa Ana, CA·Est. 1938

Green built 1935-36 with WPA (Works Progress Administration) funding. New Deal-era historic connection. Continuously operating since 1938.

2 greensNatural GrassWebsite

Sun City Lawn Bowls Club

Menifee, CA·Est. 1963

First games played in 1963. Second green built by members in 1969. Night bowling in summer. Del Webb retirement community.

2 greensNatural GrassWebsite

Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club

Hermosa Beach, CA·Est. 1936

Founded 1936 by former Hermosa Beach Mayor John Clark. Beach-adjacent location near the strand.

1 greenWebsite

Oxnard-Joslyn Lawn Bowls Club

Oxnard, CA

Part of the Joslyn Center network. Downtown location in Wilson Park.

1 greenSyntheticWebsite

Oaks North Lawn Bowling Club

San Diego, CA·Est. 1974

Active since 1974. Second largest recreational group at community center. Hosts SWD Mixed Triples tournament.

1 greenSyntheticWebsite

Hemet-Joslyn Lawn Bowls Club

Hemet, CA·Est. 1976

Established 1976. Welcomes Canadian snowbird visitors. Located in Gibbel Park near Joslyn Center.

1 greenSynthetic

Pomona Lawn Bowling Club

Pomona, CA

Active for 80+ years. City-sponsored lawn bowling programming.

1 greenWebsite

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