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Category: Best Nightlife - Santa Cruz Nightlife
Address: 110 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Clouds Downtown is the "see and be seen" spot in Santa Cruz with local politicos, activists, artists, legendary old-timers and flashy newcomers crowding the long cherry wood bar. Enjoy one of their specialty drinks (like a chocolate martini) while admiring the artful collection of martini glasses over the bar. You'll quickly know why locals have...
Category: Best Nightlife - Santa Cruz Nightlife
Address: 320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Kuumbwa ("act of spontaneous creation" in Swahili) Jazz is one of the longest-running jazz clubs on the West Coast. Their weekly jazz series features big names such as Diane Schur and Joshua Redman, as well as up-and-coming local, national, and international acts. Other, independent productions may be bluegrass, world, folk, or gospel, attracting...
Category: Best Nightlife - Santa Cruz Nightlife
Address: 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
An unpretentious music hall just off Highway 1 and a few minutes from downtown, Moe's Alley features live entertainment six days a week . Their motto, "Home of Great Live Music" says it all: blues, reggae, rock, or salsa - there's something for everyone at this friendly, intimate club. There's a large dance floor, an outdoor patio, full bar, and...
Category: Best Nightlife - Santa Cruz Nightlife
Address: 215 Esplanade, Capitola, CA 95010
Stylish surroundings and killer waterfront views welcome thirsty (and hungry) beachgoers to this upscale Capitola restaurant and bar. Local regulars rub elbows with tourists and Silicon Valley escapees at the attractive curved bar or the outdoor beachfront patio. Music lovers can check out their live music on Saturday nights, and the...
Category: Best Nightlife - Santa Cruz Nightlife
Address: 1003 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
A red-carpeted flight of stairs leads to this popular and plush downtown gathering place in the historic Santa Cruz Hotel. The cozy fireplace and art- glass lamps cast a warm glow on the students and young professionals jostling for space at the bar and comfy seating areas. Microbrews and specialty drinks star along with small plates with happy...
Category: Best Nightlife - Santa Cruz Nightlife
Address: 105 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Wine (and food) lovers will appreciate this combination of wine bar, restaurant, and retail wine shop tucked away on a side street in downtown Santa Cruz. This sophisticated establishment has gained a following among locals and out-of-towners alike for its fine selection of local, national and international wines - many of them rare or hard to...
Category: Best Nightlife - Santa Cruz Nightlife
Address: 923 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Follow the local hipsters, singles, and UCSC students on Pacific Avenue and it's likely you'll end up at this Santa Cruz institution before the night is over. Known for being the Last Bar Standing on any given pub crawl, "The Blue" has been chosen as the "Best Dance Club" by locals for the past two years. Two dance floors, drink specials, and...
Category: Best Nightlife - Santa Cruz Nightlife
Address: 1011 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
"The Cat" is one of Monterey Bay's oldest and best known nightclubs, featuring live music ranging from the famous (Neil Young, No Doubt, Pearl Jam) to the funky (AC/DSHE, Bowling for Soup.) With three separate rooms to choose from, you could hear a local jug band in the ferny front atrium, dance at a head-banging concert in the 5,000 square feet...
Category: Best Nightlife - Santa Cruz Nightlife
Address: 2218 East Cliff Drive , Santa Cruz, CA 95062
You can party with a view at this local restaurant and lounge at the mouth of the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor. A favorite with local yachties and singles as well as visitors, the upstairs lounge features live entertainment almost every night of the week. Dance to live music, laugh on comedy night, and enjoy a cocktail under the stars on the heated...
The Poet & The Patriot Irish Pub
Category: Best Nightlife - Santa Cruz Nightlife
Address: 320 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
A true Irish pub known for its dart boards and eccentric collection of local characters, The Poet is a popular local gathering place hidden behind a parking lot half a block from Pacific Avenue. A great selection of beers and local wines, friendly bartenders and live music are some of the reasons to look for this hard-to-find pub. Order a...
