Sandbox VR brings full-body immersive virtual reality to the Long Beach area, setting up shop inside the Cerritos mall. While it is listed in the arcade category, the experience here is closer to a cinematic, group-oriented entertainment venue than a traditional cabinet-and-pinball hall. Visitors trade tokens and joysticks for haptic vests, motion controllers, and headset-based storytelling adventures shared with friends, family, or coworkers.
The venue is part of a franchise that specializes in licensed IP experiences — stepping into worlds tied to Stranger Things, Squid Game, and other major entertainment properties — alongside original horror and sci-fi scenarios. The Cerritos location sits within easy reach of Long Beach proper and serves as one of several entertainment anchors in this part of southeast Los Angeles County.
For readers who prefer traditional pinball lanes or cabinet rows, the broader Long Beach area also lists venues such as Pelican Pier Pavilion, Dave & Buster’s Long Beach, I Got Next Retro Arcade Sales, and Cal Bowl. Browse them all through the arcade finder directory or the interactive arcade map.
At a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Cerritos, CA |
| Phone | +1 562-888-8753 |
| Hours | Monday–Thursday: 10 AM – 10 PM Friday–Sunday: 10 AM – 11 PM |
| Rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 5,400 Google reviews |
| Best For | Families, large groups, date night |
What Players Say
Across more than 5,400 Google reviews, Sandbox VR earns consistently high marks for its game hosts and the immersion of its VR experiences. One guest summed up the staff side of things simply: “Spencer was amazing! Super funny, very polite, and made the whole experience so much better” — Google review.
The core VR experience is the most-cited strength. Reviewers describe the technology as “very cool and real,” and they praise the variety of worlds on offer — including the licensed IP titles like Squid Game. “We played squid games and it was awesome!” — Google review. The post-session video recap, in which players see themselves inside the game, draws particular enthusiasm: “The video you get of your gameplay at the end is hilarious!!” — Google review.
Family and group use is another strong theme. Multiple reviewers describe the venue as “family friendly and really organized,” and birthday parties get their own enthusiastic mentions, including one guest noting that “the team found out it was my son’s birthday, they set up a special VR birthday moment just for him.” Smaller but recurring caveats do show up: players warn that you “do get sweaty and move around in the game, so stretch beforehand and wear light clothing,” and a handful of reviews flag “tech was awful and had lots of bugs. Also pretty ancient. Felt low quality,” along with isolated complaints about staff conduct. Overall, the positive themes dominate the volume of feedback available.
Games & Machines
Sandbox VR is not a cabinet-and-pinball arcade. Instead, the venue centers on a library of full-body VR experiences that pair players with haptic body vests, headset audio, and motion-tracking controllers. The current lineup of worlds includes Deadwood, Deadwood Valley, Deadwood Mansion, PHOBIA, Squid Game Virtuals, Stranger Things: Catalyst, Age of Dinosaurs, Rebel Moon: The Descent, Seekers of the Shard: Dragonfire, Amber Sky 2088, Curse of Davy Jones, and UFL.
Standout experiences highlighted by the operator include Stranger Things: Catalyst, Squid Game Virtuals, Deadwood PHOBIA, and Age of Dinosaurs — all designed for group play rather than solo cabinet sessions. Pricing begins at $39 per experience, and a limited-time Unlimited Summer Pass offers unlimited weekday play plus a free guest every visit.
Visiting
Sandbox VR is located in Cerritos, CA — specifically inside the Cerritos mall, according to guest feedback — making it a straightforward stop for visitors coming from Long Beach, Lakewood, or the surrounding southeast LA County corridor. Standard hours run 10 AM to 10 PM Monday through Thursday and 10 AM to 11 PM Friday through Sunday.
Parties and events are a major focus of the business. Birthday parties, corporate events, and celebrations are all actively promoted, with a dedicated Parties & Events page on the venue’s site. Food, drink, and age policies are not published on the homepage and are best confirmed directly with the venue at +1 562-888-8753 or via the official site at sandboxvr.com/cerritos. An Accessibility page is referenced in the site footer, but specific accessibility details are not listed on the homepage.
If a more traditional coin-op or pinball experience is what you are after, the arcade finder directory and the interactive arcade map are the best way to compare venues in and around Long Beach. Arcade operators who notice their listing is out of date can claim the listing to update the record.