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Paddock Lounge

Delicious Food &
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    Indoor Go Kart Racing San Diego – Downtown, East Village

    Looking for a fun thing to do in San Diego other than visiting Sea World, the San Diego Zoo, craft beer breweries, or going to Comic Con? K1 Speed San Diego provides a thrill like no other in town! Located in beautiful downtown San Diego, near the Gaslamp Quarter, East Village, and Petco Park, K1 Speed San Diego provides exciting racing action in an incredibly convenient location. Our K1 Speed San Diego location brings indoor go-kart racing to the heart of America’s Finest City! We invite you to come down today – it’s the same thrilling experience, much closer to home.

     

    One of the best indoor go kart tracks in Southern California!

    Get Your Game On!

    A girl plays a claw game in the arcade at K1 Speed.

    Our arcade is the perfect place to keep the competitive energy flowing after your race. While large amusement parks require trekking across sprawling grounds, our vibrant gaming area is just steps from the track, allowing you to seamlessly transition from one challenge to the next. It’s a concentrated hub of excitement where you can go head-to-head with friends in air hockey, test your reflexes on modern video games, or try your luck on a variety of prize machines. This focused environment ensures the fun is immediate and accessible, keeping your group engaged and entertained without the hassle.

     

    Unlike competitors that bundle simple games with other attractions, our arcade stands as a quality destination in its own right. We feature a curated collection of modern and classic games that appeal to both casual players and serious gamers. While other venues may treat their arcade as an afterthought, ours is a core part of the K1 Speed experience. It’s the ideal spot to settle a tie from the track, host a dynamic group event, or simply enjoy a premier gaming experience that complements the high-charged thrill of our electric karts.

    High-Quality Menu | Paddock Lounge

    Adults eating and drinking at the Paddock Lounge.

    Step off the track and into a dining experience that sets a new standard for entertainment centers. Unlike the typical snack bars found at other venues, the Paddock Lounge at K1 Speed San Diego is a true restaurant-style eatery focused on quality and flavor. We believe an amazing day of fun deserves equally amazing food, so we’ve left the heat-lamp hot dogs and stale popcorn behind.

     

    Our menu is crafted to impress, featuring delicious options that stand far above the usual family entertainment center fare. Enjoy a juicy, perfectly cooked burger, share a gourmet pizza made with high-quality ingredients, or choose from a selection of savory appetizers that are ideal for the whole group. We see delicious, restaurant-quality food options as an essential part of the premium experience. Here, you can count on a satisfying meal that makes your visit a complete, top-tier outing from start to finish.

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    Our Racing Options

    We have a number of different ways to experience indoor go-kart racing at our San Diego location. By far our most popular is our Arrive & Drive option. With this package, individuals of all ages* can come in anytime and experience the thrill of indoor karting, without the need to schedule a reservation. Simply show up and start racing – it’s that easy! Our Arrive & Drive races are for best lap time, allowing individuals to race for the win regardless of where they slot in the starting order, providing for a fair and evenly matched playing field.

     

    For groups of 8 or more people, we also offer a range of go-kart racing packages. These packages are great for groups, as they provide exclusive use of the track during your heats, reserved race times, and even a podium celebration for the winners! Perhaps best of all, our race packages are structured after a Formula One or FIA GT race weekend – rather than race against the clock, you race against each other for position! Whoever passes the checkered flag first wins!

    Our Karts

    If you’ve visited our K1 Speed Carlsbad location, then you know just how impressive our all-electric karts are. However, if you’ve never made the trek up north, or are new to the sport of indoor go-kart racing, you’re in for a surprise! The karts at our San Diego location features 20hp electric motors, providing them with superior performance to gas-powered alternatives. Around our roughly one-quarter-mile indoor kart track, they can reach speeds approaching 45mph! You can rest assured, whether you drive a Porsche every day or a bicycle, you will not be disappointed in the performance!

    Parties

    Adults celebrate on the podium at K1 Speed during a retirement party

    Our indoor go-kart racing location in downtown San Diego is uniquely equipped to handle a wide range of parties. If you are planning an adult birthday party, teen birthdayskid’s birthday partybachelor or bachelorette partycorporate event, or team building exercise, let us help. Our race packages are tremendous fun and our location is a world-class entertainment venue – suffice to say, we can provide an unforgettable experience! Why would you bother with anything else?

    Accommodations

    We have developed our San Diego indoor go-kart racing location with your needs in mind. If you and your friends are coming in on a Friday night or Sunday afternoon to take part in our Arrive & Drive program, you’ll find a spacious lounge, complete with black leather couches, plasma televisions, our Paddock Lounge eatery, and a collection of authentic racing memorabilia. We want you to feel like K1 Speed is the place to go to for karting!

     

    If you are planning a party for multiple people, you will find a variety of private room rentals available, of varying sizes, as well as an extensive list of catering options. Your satisfaction is important to us at K1 Speed, and we have done everything possible to accommodate your needs and those of your party. If you are planning a large gathering, we are confident you won’t find a better option than our San Diego karting location! Experience indoor go-kart racing today! This location is in downtown San Diego, near the Gaslamp Quarter and East Village.

    Fun place to drive your heart away.
    Josie R.
    Josie R.
    04:17 03 Sep 25
    The staff was awesome for accommodating my 2 children on the spectrum they loved the Chula Vista location this will be their favorite K1 for now on.
    Luis C.
    Luis C.
    21:35 02 Sep 25
    Joseph did a great job checking us in ( A party of 6). He took his time and explained why it was taking so long to get us in the queue. This was our first time here, from the beginning to end to how clean and professional the staff was, We will be back, and tell a friend about this establishment.
    Chee A.
    Chee A.
    19:17 01 Sep 25
    My first time to do this very fast electric go cart racing. It was my son’s 54th birthday and it was free for him and reasonably priced for me. It definitely wasn’t a cruise, because you’re goto get passed very quickly. Instructions were great and staff very friendly. I’m going to do this again for my 80th birthday on September 29th for FREE.👍
    Wayne Strickland, S.
    Wayne Strickland, S.
    21:04 31 Aug 25
    Team building event at K1. This was a first for me and I will say that I had a blast!
    James S.
    James S.
    05:10 31 Aug 25
    Loved the place. The ride and experience was amazing.Special thanks to Geymi. She is really kind and helpful!Definitely visiting again!!
    Vivekanand S.
    Vivekanand S.
    04:13 25 Aug 25
    Perfect place to unwind! I usually come here. Thank you.
    Charie H.
    Charie H.
    12:39 20 Aug 25
    Fun for family, team building events or just for fun!
    D V.
    D V.
    13:12 19 Aug 25
    Went during Comic-con for Sonic. First time to K1. The people who helped me were helpful and informative. Had a great experience!
    chai H.
    chai H.
    06:34 13 Aug 25
    Amazing had a great time with the kids in the jr races !!
    jackie K.
    jackie K.
    20:42 12 Aug 25
    Great experience kids loved it
    laura R.
    laura R.
    23:10 11 Aug 25
    We had a lot of fun they were fast
    Marvin B.
    Marvin B.
    02:42 10 Aug 25

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