K1 Speed Thousand Oaks sits in Thousand Oaks, California, and is profiled here as part of the Oxnard-area arcade and entertainment scene tracked by RetroArcade.com. Despite being filed under the arcade category in directory listings, this venue is best understood as a high-energy indoor go-kart entertainment complex. The European-style electric go-kart racing track is the headline attraction, with the arcade functioning as a secondary amenity rather than the main draw.
The complex blends a 30-game arcade, the trackside Paddock Lounge restaurant, and a 21+ beer-and-wine bar under one roof. Visitors can walk in for a single race, settle in for a casual meal, or book the whole space for a corporate buyout. The mix of family-friendly daytime programming and adult-only evening offerings makes the venue flexible across a range of group types.
At a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | Thousand Oaks, CA |
| Phone | +1 805-321-8258 |
| Hours | Mon-Thu 11AM-10PM; Fri 11AM-12AM; Sat 10AM-12AM; Sun 10AM-10PM |
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 968 reviews |
| Best For | Families, large groups, kids parties, and casual drinkers visiting a karting entertainment center |
The Scene
With a 4.7-star average across 968 reviews, K1 Speed Thousand Oaks draws consistently strong feedback from a wide mix of visitors. The space is described in the venue’s own materials as a polished, modern entertainment complex that balances family-friendly daytime fun with a 21+ beer-and-wine offering and private rooms for grown-up group events, and the on-site vibe is geared toward celebration-driven group outings rather than pinball purists.
The featured attraction is the all-electric European-style kart fleet, which the venue says approaches 45 mph and produces maximum torque at every speed with zero emissions. Around the track, the venue hosts kids’ birthdays, teen birthdays, adult birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, corporate events, team-building outings, holiday parties, and full venue buyouts. Regular event programming includes Drift Night, Grid Night, GLO KARTING™, K1 on 1 Classes, the K1 World Championship, and monthly race leagues at adult, teen, and junior levels.
It is worth noting that the directory category itself files this venue as a “Video arcade,” even though the arcade is a secondary, roughly 30-game amenity. Visitors looking for a pinball hall or a dedicated classic arcade should expect a karting entertainment center with a game area attached, not the other way around.
Games & Machines
The arcade at K1 Speed Thousand Oaks features 30 or more games spread across a mix of categories. According to the venue’s own site, the lineup includes classic arcade games, modern video games, prize machines, claw machines, redemption games, air hockey, and basketball hoops. No specific cabinet titles or signature games are listed in the available data.
Pricing follows a mixed model. The venue advertises a “Feast & Fun Combo” at $19.99 that bundles any food item with a $10 game card, with walk-in pricing and race packages available alongside gift cards. The arcade is positioned as a complement to the go-kart experience rather than the primary reason to visit, and the facility’s own description emphasizes the karting track, the Paddock Lounge, and private event spaces over the game floor.
Visiting
K1 Speed Thousand Oaks is located in Thousand Oaks, California, with the address listed as Thousand Oaks, CA and a front-desk phone line at +1 805-321-8258. Operating hours run 11AM to 10PM Monday through Thursday, 11AM to 12AM on Friday, 10AM to 12AM on Saturday, and 10AM to 10PM on Sunday. The venue notes that no Junior races are run after 8PM on Friday and Saturday nights.
The Paddock Lounge serves pizzas, burgers, shareable appetizers, sodas, beer, and wine, with alcohol served to guests 21 and older who have completed their driving. Party and group bookings run through the Group Reservations line at 1-855-517-7333, while walk-in and front-desk questions go to the local number. Booking options span kids, teen, and adult birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, corporate events, team building, holiday parties, and full venue buyouts. A meeting room with A/V is available for off-track gatherings.
Other nearby stops in the Oxnard-area entertainment scene include Lucky Strike Oxnard and Dave & Buster’s Thousand Oaks. Use the arcade finder to compare karting venues, classic arcades, and family entertainment centers across California, browse the interactive arcade map for similar go-kart or arcade complexes in the region, and check the directory’s Oxnard-area listings for more options. Venue owners can claim this listing to update hours, games, and event details.