Axe throwing is one of the fastest-growing entertainment trends in recent years, making for a fun alternative to more conventional attractions like mini golf, bowling, or escape rooms. If you’re hosting a high-energy group for your next big celebration, or just looking for a memorable way to spend a weekend, we love all of these unique places for axe throwing in Los Angeles. Put on your hunkiest lumberjack flannel and lace up your closed-toe shoes for one of the most memorable entertainment experiences around.
Scroll to the bottom for a map of all these L.A. axe throwing locations.
1. AxeVentures
AxeVentures presents a fun and unique axe throwing experience in L.A. with multiple scoring systems and games available. After a 15-minute training session with their helpful coaches, you’ll compete against your friends in the game of your choice. Their prime location in Hollywood means you’re well-placed to continue the celebration at the historic Musso & Frank restaurant, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, or even the Hollywood Bowl.
🎟️ Price: $33 per person for one hour
🪓 Reservations: AxeVentures
📍 Location: Hollywood • 1250 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90038
2. Hatchet Hound
Conveniently located in several of Los Angeles’ best breweries, Hatchet Hound is the whole package. Sip on delicious craft beers while enjoying a relaxed experience that leaves plenty of room for snack breaks and mingling. If you book an hour of axe throwing at the Downtown Los Angeles location, you’ll find you’re well-located to enjoy a sausage dinner at Wurstküche, a delicious wine flight at Neighborhood Winery, and plenty more.
🎟️ Price: $135-555 for up to 16 players for one hour
🪓 Reservations: 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
This North American chain is the biggest urban axe throwing club in the world, with over 25 locations across the U.S. and Canada. As such, they’ve fine-tuned the experience to deliver exceptional quality across the board, whether you’re there with a small group or part of a corporate team building. The Long Beach outpost offers specials for teachers and students, reduced prices for walk-ins, axe throwing leagues, and a fantastic beer and wine menu to go with the bring-your-own-food policy.
🎟️ Price: $27-35 per person for one hour
🪓 Reservations: Bad Axe
📍 Location: Long Beach • 245 Pine Ave #290, Long Beach, CA 90802
4. Slashers
Slashers is a massively popular, horror-themed axe throwing bar in Los Angeles. Set in a harrowing summer camp straight out of (duh) a slasher movie, this Orange County attraction brings the same quality to its axe-throwing facilities as it does to the craft beer selection and spooky cocktail menu. Aim at your choice of 13 engaging digital projections with themes like “Alien Attack” and “Battle Station.”
🎟️ Price: $40 per person for one hour
🪓 Reservations: Slashers
📍 Location: Costa Mesa • 1941 Newport Blvd #105, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
5. Golden Axe Co.
This fun and approachable axe throwing center in Tarzana also houses a rage room where you can let off even more steam. The whole space is decked out in colorful comic-themed murals that add to the playful ambiance. They have some food and drinks available to purchase, but you can also head across the street for a slice of pizza from Greco’s.
🎟️ Price: $35 per person for one hour
🪓 Reservations: Golden Axe Co.
📍 Location: Tarzana • 19314 Ventura Blvd B, Tarzana, CA 91356
6. The Axe District
The Axe District presents a unique take on axe throwing in Los Angeles, riffing on your standard target practice with fun and creative digital projections. Options include a zombie attack game, duck hunt, tic tac toe, and more to take the competition up a notch. They don’t sell food or alcohol, but you can BYOB.
🎟️ Price: $32-43 per person for one hour
🪓 Reservations: The Axe District
📍 Location: Torrance • 20828 S Vermont Ave, Torrance, CA 90502
7. LA AX
LA AX is a mobile axe-throwing company popping up in various locations throughout L.A. County. Their old Coldwater Canyon location was the first axe-throwing venue in Los Angeles, and although it’s since closed, they’re looking to nail down a new location soon. In the meantime, you can keep up with their pop-ups through their website and socials.
🎟️ Price: $25-40 per person for one hour
🪓 Reservations: LA AX
📍 Location: Pop-up experience at various locations in L.A.
8. The Mighty Axe
The Mighty Axe upholds an impressive five-star rating thanks to its great axe-throwing facilities, pinball machines, cozy atmosphere, and excellent craft beer selection. Aim your choice of twelve different interactive digital targets, and plan ahead to take advantage of generous specials including $5 beers during their weekday happy hour and $6 micheladas on Mondays.
🎟️ Price: $35 per person for one hour
🪓 Reservations: The Mighty Axe
📍 Locations:
- Thousand Oaks • Janns Marketplace, 215 N Moorpark Rd Unit I, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
- Oxnard • 650 Collection Blvd Suite 2030, Oxnard, CA 93036
9. Axem Axe Throwing
Axem opened in 2019 as one of the first axe throwing venues in California. As a small business, they are dedicated to providing a more boutique and personalized experience, which is a refreshing alternative to some of the large-scale chain options. The cozy space is decked out with colorful murals and the music is always on point.
🎟️ Price: $35 per person for one hour
🪓 Reservations: Axem Axe Throwing
📍 Location: West Covina • Varney Center, 420 N Azusa Ave Suite A, West Covina, CA 91791
10. The Axe Lair
As the Inland Empire’s first axe throwing venue, The Axe Lair hosts an entertaining experience using digital targets with themes like zombie hunting, apocalypse, and even Christmas mode. You can bring your own food to either location, and alcohol is served at the Upland outpost.
🎟️ Price: $30 per person for one hour
🪓 Reservations: The Axe Lair
📍 Locations:
- Upland • 164 N 2nd Ave, Upland, CA 91786
- Fullerton • 109 E Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
Most of the axe throwing venues on our list charge about $35 per person for one hour, but prices vary.
Across the board, these L.A. axe throwing venues require you to wear closed-toe shoes. You might be most comfortable wearing loose-fitting or athletic clothing that doesn’t restrict your movement.