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Axe throwing has been one of the fastest-growing entertainment trends in recent years, a fun alternative to traditional attractions like mini golf, bowling, and escape games. If you’re hosting a lively group for your next big party or are simply looking for a way to spend a memorable weekend, these unique places to go axe throwing in Los Angeles are the place to go. Put on your burliest lumberjack flannel, slip on your closed-toe shoes, and get ready for the most memorable entertainment experience.
To see a map of all the axe throwing locations in LA, scroll to the bottom.
1. Axe Ventures
AxeVentures offers a fun and unique axe throwing experience in Los Angeles. Multiple scoring systems and games are available. After a 15-minute training session with a friendly coach, you’ll compete against friends in the game of your choice. Our premier Hollywood location makes it the perfect place to continue the celebrations at historic Musso & Frank restaurant, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, or even the Hollywood Bowl.
🎟️ Price: $33 per person per hour
🪓 Pre-order: AxeVentures
📍 Location: Hollywood • 1250 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90038
2. Hatchet Hound
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Conveniently located near some of Los Angeles’ best breweries, Hatchet Hound has it all. Enjoy delicious craft beer and a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of space for snack breaks and socializing. When you book an hour of axe throwing at our Downtown LA location, you’ll find yourself perfectly located to enjoy a sausage dinner at Wurstküche, delicious wine tastings at Neighborhood Winery, and much more.
🎟️ Price: $135-$555 per hour for up to 16 people
🪓 Pre-order: Hatchet Hound
📍 Location:
Arts District • Arts District Brewing Company, 828 Traction Ave. LA, CA 90013 El Segundo • Brewport Taphouse, 204 Main Street, El Segundo CA 90245
3. Bad Axe
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This North American chain is the largest urban axe throwing club in the world, with over 25 locations across the US and Canada, so they’ve fine-tuned their offerings to provide great overall quality, whether you’re joining a small group or participating in corporate team building. Their Long Beach location offers specials for teachers and students, walk-in discounts, an axe throwing league, and an impressive beer and wine menu with a bring-your-own food policy.
🎟️ Price: $27-35 per person per hour
🪓 Pre-order: Bad Axe
📍 Location: Long Beach • 245 Pine Ave #290, Long Beach, CA 90802
4. Thrashers
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Thrashers is a wildly popular horror-themed axe-throwing bar in Los Angeles. Set in a spooky summer camp straight out of a horror movie, this Orange County bar boasts just as much axe-throwing equipment as it does a craft beer selection and spooky cocktail menu. Choose from 13 mesmerizing digital projections, with themes like “Alien Attack” and “Battle Stations.”
🎟️ Price: $40 per person per hour
🪓 Pre-order: Thrashers
📍 Location: Costa Mesa • 1941 Newport Blvd #105, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
5. Golden Axe Co., Ltd.
This fun and friendly axe-throwing center in Tarzana also has a rage room for those wanting to let off some steam. The entire space is decorated with colorful cartoon-themed murals that give off a playful vibe. Food and drinks are available for purchase, or you can grab pizza at Greco’s across the street.
🎟️ Price: $35 per person per hour
🪓 Reservation: Golden Axe Co., Ltd.
📍 Location: Tarzana • 19314 Ventura Blvd B, Tarzana, CA 91356
6. Axe District
Axe District brings a unique style of axe throwing to Los Angeles, with a twist on typical target practice with fun and creative digital projections. There are also options to take the competition to the next level, including a zombie attack game, duck hunt and tic-tac-toe. No food or alcohol is sold, but you are welcome to bring your own.
🎟️ Price: $32-43 per person per hour
🪓 Reservations: The Axe District
📍 Location: Torrance • 20828 S Vermont Ave, Torrance, CA 90502
7. LA Axe
LA AXE is a mobile axe throwing company with locations across Los Angeles County. Their old location in Coldwater Canyon was the first axe throwing venue in Los Angeles, but it’s now closed, but they’re planning on opening a new location soon. In the meantime, you can keep up to date with their pop-ups on their website and social media.
🎟️ Price: $25-40 per person per hour
🪓 Reservation: LA AX
📍 Location: Pop-up experiences in various locations across LA
8. Strong Axe
Mighty Axe maintains its five-star rating thanks to its axe-throwing equipment, pinball machines, cozy atmosphere and fantastic craft beer selection. Plan ahead to take aim at one of 12 interactive digital targets and take advantage of great offers like weekday happy hour $5 beers and $6 micheladas on Mondays.
🎟️ Price: $35 per person per hour
🪓 Reservation: Mighty Axes
📍 Location:
Thousand Oaks • Janns Marketplace, 215 N Moorpark Rd Unit I, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 Oxnard • 650 Collection Blvd Suite 2030, Oxnard, CA 93036
9. Axe Throwing
Axem opened in 2019 as one of California’s first axe throwing venues. As a small business, they’re dedicated to providing a more boutique and personalized experience, making them a refreshing alternative to the larger chain options. The cozy space is adorned with colorful murals, and the music is always great.
🎟️ Price: $35 per person per hour
🪓 Pre-order: Axum Axe Throwing
📍 Location: West Covina • Barney Center, 420 N Azusa Ave Suite A, West Covina, CA 91791
10. Axe Lair
The Axe Lair, the Inland Empire’s first axe throwing venue, offers a fun experience with digital targets in themes like zombie hunting, apocalypse and Christmas mode. Both locations allow you to bring your own food, and the Upland location will serve alcohol.
🎟️ Price: $30 per person per hour
🪓 Reservation: The Axe Lair
📍 Location:
Upland • 164 N 2nd Ave, Upland, CA 91786 Fullerton • 109 E Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
How much does it cost to do axe throwing in Los Angeles?
Most of the axe throwing venues on our list charge around $35 per person per hour, but prices vary.
What should I wear when I go axe throwing?
Closed-toe shoes are mandatory at LA axe throwing venues, and you may be most comfortable wearing loose clothing or sportswear that doesn’t restrict your movement.