Kona Lanes Bowl
Costa Mesa, CA

Costa Mesa, CA --- Another Orange County landmark destined for the history books?

Once upon a time, in a land not too long ago, unique bowling centers could be found throughout the Orange County area. Featuring unique mid-century architecture like the once wondrous Anaheim Bowl, fantastic marquees like those at the Garden Grove Bowl and Wonder Bowl, or tiki style themes like that at Kona Lanes, a fine bowling experience could be had at one of these ten pin alleys of choice.

Kona Lanes Bowl, still lit up at night
Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo

Sadly, the majority of the bowling centers are now nothing but a fond memory. And threatening to join the list of lost treasures is yet another treasure of yesterday. Kona Lanes.

Kohl's Corporation is looking to build a retail store at the site of the still open and sometimes rather busy Kona Lanes, as well as the neighboring vacant Edwards theater. Help the community save this 1958 historical landmark.

For more information regarding preservation efforts towards saving this grand bowling alley, contact Adriene Biondo.

Many thanks to Adriene Biondo for photos and for bringing awareness to this critical time period for Kona Lanes and Orange County.

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