You’re never far from an Arsenal bar in California! There are a dozen Arsenal supporters clubs to choose from in the Golden State, and we feature all of them on this page. Meet Arsenal supporters up and down the Pacific coast, share in the excitement of watching a game in an official Arsenal soccer bar, and have some fun in the warm California sun.
A Guide to Arsenal Supporters Clubs and Soccer Bars in California
There are so many Arsenal supporters clubs in California that we’ve had to list them in two sections – Northern & Southern California. And if you’re traveling outside of the state you can see our full list See our full list of Arsenal supporters clubs in other states in the USA
Arsenal Clubs in Northern California
Sacramento Gooners
The Sacramento Gooners are the most Northerly of the numerous California Arsenal bases. Get up early so you can catch a game with them at Henry’s Lounge Sports Bar every weekend. The bar also houses an arcade with some great old pinball machines.
North Bay Gooners
Sun, sea, and Arsenal on TV are all you need when you’re in Santa Rosa in the beautiful Sonoma County with the North Bay Gooners. The club was formed in 2016 and meets to watch live Arsenal games at the qaunt British Pub The Goose & Fern in downtown Santa Rosa where you can enjoy the best fish & chips in town.
Bay Area Gooners
This Arsenal club has an interesting history hosting the many Gooners in the San Francisco area. It was founded by Mark Barbeau in 2006 when he located a bar that was tended by a fellow Gooner named Patrick Dunphy (who sadly passed in 2019). That collaboration helped to grow one of the largest Arsenal fan groups in America. Maggie McGarry’s in North Beach is heaving on Arsenal matchdays, so get there early.
Silicon Valley Gooners
Formerly known as the South Bay Gooners, this California Arsenal club now has a new hipster-friendly monicker, It’s still based in San Jose where they gather to watch Arsenal at Jack’s Bar. Enjoy the sunshine in the expansive, but not expensive beer garden while watching Arsenal games outdoors. You know the way. Follow the Silicon Valley Gooners on Bluesky.
The Fresno Gooners
Early mornings, brew, great people, and the Arsenal. How could life get any better? That’s the question posed on the Fresno Gooners Facebook page. We don’t have the answer but you can meet up with Central California-based Arsenal fans at Spokeasy Pub in laid-back Fresno where you can find your inner Gooner.
Arsenal Bar in Fresno – Spokeasy Pub
Santa Barbara Gooners
Further down the Pacific Coast Highway, you will find more sun-baked Arsenal fans at The Press Room in downtown Santa Barbara.
“Santa Barbara is a high tourist destination, so we may get a lot of passing through Gooners who visit the pub for a match,” explains founder John Felts. “You will always meet a lot of Germans, British, and other nationalities traveling through.”
We’ve had no reports of Santa Barbara’s celebrity Gooner, Prince Harry, lurking around in shades and a red cap on Saturday mornings, but surely it’s just a matter of time? Don’t forget to check our soccer tv guide to find out when is the next Arsenal match on.
Arsenal Bar in Santa Barbara – The Press Room
Gooners Groups In Southern California
Arsenal Los Angeles
The Fox & Hounds in The Valley is one of the most established soccer bars in California, and indeed the nation. This famous West Coast soccer pub has been showing live soccer in Studio City since Herbert Chapman was manager. They’ve been home to Arsenal Los Angeles since 1998 before Arsenal America was founded.
The club has some cool Arsenal Los Angeles tee shirts you can check out on their website. They are also the only California Arsenal supporters group that doesn’t include the word ‘Gooners’ in their name, so we commend them on their originality.
Arsenal Bar in The Valley – The Fox & Hounds
Los Angeles Gooners
A short hop over the Hills brings you to the original Los Angeles area Arsenal club. The Los Angeles Gooners watch Arsenal games over in Culver City at Joxer Daly’s. It’s a good spot for celebrity Gooner spotting, considering its proximity to some major film studios.
Arsenal Bar in Los Angeles – Joxer Daly’s
Beach City Gooners
The advantage of early morning EPL matches on the West Coast is the opportunity to spend the rest of the day sunbathing. The Auld Dubliner where the Long Beach Arsenal fans gather to watch games is conveniently located between Santa Monica and Huntington Beach, offering miles of golden Pacific Coast beaches. Take a day trip to Catalina Island if you’re feeling inspired by the result.
Arsenal Bar in Long Beach – The Auld Dubliner
Orange County Gooners
The next stop on our tour is Orange County, home to a large community of ex-pat Arsenal fans. The Orange County Gooners were formed in 2010 and meet at Chapter 1 in Santa Ana (housed in an ex-bookstore) for every Arsenal match. The club also gets together with the other regional Arsenal clubs in California to host events.
Arsenal Bar in Santa Ana – Chapter 1
North County Gooners
North County Gooners are one of two Arsenal groups in the San Diego area. Based in Carlsbad, the club watch games at Grubby’s. Enjoy Gunners games under the palm trees with a plate of great Mexican food.
Arsenal Bar in San Diego – Grubby’s
San Diego Gooners
Finally, we reach the southernmost of the California Arsenal fan groups and one of the closest to Mexico that we’ve found so far. Tijuana is a day trip over the border, but if you’re planning to stay Stateside for the match then you should head to the Bluefoot Bar – The North Bank of North Park.
Arsenal Bar in San Diego – Bluefoot Bar
Some Arsenal games are on too early for the soccer bars in California to show. Here is our guide on how to watch Arsenal games on TV and streaming in the U.S.
