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Shift Arcade
5 ★★★★★ 403 Google reviews · Go-kart track in San Ramon, California
Entertainment venue featuring state-of-the-art racing simulators, event space, and a VIP club.
Plan your visit
- First time? most tracks are arrive-and-drive — walk-ins are usually fine for open racing; arrive a few minutes early for the safety briefing, and expect a short wait for a grid on busy days
- Junior karts kid-sized or cadet karts mentioned — check the current height and age requirements before you bring little racers
- Groups & corporate group outings, team building, or corporate events mentioned — good for work outings and bachelor parties; book ahead for big crews
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (925) 558-8860
- Website shiftarcade.com
Hours
| Monday | 12–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–10 PM |
| Thursday | 12–10 PM |
| Friday | 12–11 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–8 PM |
What's inside
“Marked my son’s teenage bday with a session here with his friends at Shift Arcade.”
What racers highlight
“My son and I both had a blast trying out dream cars on the Nurburgring and Daytona.”
“My son and I both had a blast trying out dream cars on the Nurburgring and Daytona.”
“Fantastic, friendly staff who went out of their way to make us get acclimatized and ensured that we had a great time.”
“Marked my son’s teenage bday with a session here with his friends at Shift Arcade.”
From the reviews
Such a great experience for our son! The customer service at the store were super helpful and wanted to make sure he had the best experience. They took the time to educate our 11 year son and allowed him to work his way up until he felt comfortable to race! Can't wait to come back
My son and I had a fantastic time here. The feedback in the seat and even the feel of tire slip coming through the control yoke added alot to the experience. After a few minutes felt myself getting lost in it, being able to look into turns with the tripple curved monitor setup.
Amazing experience! The staff were super helpful. I played the f1 game. They helped me with tips to improve my lap time. The entire session was super satisfying. I would love to see them open in Seattle area soon.
Took my son and his friends to Shift Arcade. This place is amazing. Staff was excellent, user interface is so realistic. What an amazing experience and fun time. We will definitely be back
Birthday parties at Shift Arcade
Shift Arcade hosts birthday parties — confirmed on their own site. Go-kart parties usually come with a dedicated host who runs the races, sorts everyone into heats, and handles setup and cleanup — so parents can mostly watch the racing. Packages typically bundle a set number of races with a party room, pizza, and drinks, and many tracks put younger guests in junior karts. Packages, party rooms, and pricing change often, so check the current options and book ahead — weekend slots go fast at popular tracks.
Junior karts at Shift Arcade
Reviews and the track's own info mention junior or kid-sized karts at Shift Arcade — lower-speed cadet karts, junior sessions, or height-based karts, usually for ages around 5–8. Age and height requirements change often, so check the current rules before you plan a trip around one.
Group & corporate events at Shift Arcade
Shift Arcade is mentioned for group and corporate events — team building, work outings, bachelor and bachelorette parties, or big-group racing. Tracks that run these usually offer private track time and package pricing for larger crews, and a host to keep the races moving. Availability and group minimums change, so call ahead to lock in a date and get a quote for your headcount.
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