6 • THE ASTORIAN
WINTER GUIDE
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2021
Bowling alleys up and rolling
By GARY HENLEY
The Astorian
One of the favorite — and most acces-
sible — indoor activities during the winter
months is bowling. And Clatsop County
has some prime spots for bowling and a
nice meal for after.
Lower Columbia Bowl at 826 Marine
Drive in Astoria and Gearhart Bowl at
Fultano’s Pizza (3518 U.S. Highway 101)
offer two spots for bowling enthusiasts in
the north and south county.
Both businesses have bowling
leagues. Lower Columbia Bowl is limited
to a maximum group size of six, accord-
ing to its website, and has 50% lane
capacity due to social distancing. The
bowling alley is operating on a first come,
first served basis. The bowling alley’s
states “When we can increase lane capac-
ity and group sizes we will resume taking
reservations.”
Customers should call before visiting
Lower Columbia Bowl as hours change
frequently due to COVID-19. Rates per
game, per person (Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday): Noon to 5 p.m.,
$3.50; 5 to 9 p.m., $4.
Wednesdays feature a dollar off the reg-
ular pricing, from noon to 9 p.m. ($2.50
from noon to 5 p.m., $3 from 5 to 9 p.m.).
Cost is $4 on weekends and holidays.
For bowlers in the Lower Columbia
Bowl League, cost is $2.
The adult bowling league offers
four-person men’s, women’s or mixed
teams.
At Gearhart Bowl, league play starts in
September, and the length of the league
season varies within the different for-
mats, with a minimum of four bowlers
per team.
Bowlers can sign up by calling
503-738-5333.
Gearhart Bowl is open Sunday from
8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thurs-
days from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Fridays
and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Open bowling rates are $3.50 per
game, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and $4 per game
5 p.m. to close (not including Rock ‘n
Bowl nights, every Friday and Saturday
from 8 to 11 p.m.).
Katherine Lacaze
Gearhart Bowl is a 12-lane bowling alley with pizza and a full service lounge.
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