Our guide to Santa Cruz Nightclubs and Music Venues provide the vacation traveler with valuable information on local entertainment.
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Santa Cruz
Blue Lagoon
Lounge / Music / Dancing
923 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 423-7117
Bocci’s Cellar
Lounge / Music / Dancing
140 Encinal St., Santa Cruz (831) 454-9030
Live Entertainment, Food in Santa Cruz, CA Bocci ball, billiards, large Jenga, large dice, live bands and DJ’s are all available.
Catalyst
Lounge / Music / Dancing
1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz (831) 427-1795
The Catalyst is the ultimate college hangout! Because of its large stage and dance floor, the Catalyst is able to showcase some of the great music groups that come to Santa Cruz.
Crow’s Nest
Lounge / Music / Dancing
Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor (831) 476-4560
This is a very popular watering hole for both the working professional and seasoned traveler.
Ideal Bar & Grill
Lounge / Music / Dancing
106 Beach St., Santa Cruz (831) 423-5271
Ideal Bar & Grill is located in beautiful Santa Cruz, directly adjacent to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the Municipal Wharf. Open for Breakfast, Lunch, Sunday Brunch, & Dinner. Come feast on a Maine Lobster on Wednesday Nights and enjoy our Prime Rib Special on Friday Nights. We offer happy hour Monday thru Friday, 3pm-6pm. Brunch is served Saturday & Sunday 8am-3pm.
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Music
320 Cedar, Santa Cruz (831) 427-2227
Kuumbwa Jazz provides opportunities for residents and visitors in the Santa Cruz area to enjoy and appreciate the full spectrum of jazz music through live performance and education. We present extraordinary regional, national and international musicians and provide educational programs for people of all ages.
Moe’s Alley
Lounge / Music / Dancing
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz (831) 479-1854
Moe’s Alley features the best in live entertainment. From Blues to Salsa, Rhumba to Reggae, we have something for everyone to enjoy. Our spacious music hall, friendly staff, full bar, outdoor patio, and best of all great live music, create an unforgetable experience.
Poet and Patriot Irish Pub
320 E Cedar St., Santa Cruz (831) 426-8620
Rosie McCann’s Irish Pub & Restaurant — Pub / Music / Dancing
1220 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz (831) 426-9930
Red Restaurant and Bar
Elegant dining & lounging with seasonal shared plates, craft cocktails, a whiskey menu & live music.
Major rating websites rate the Red Restaurant and Bar 3.5 to 4.3 stars out of 5.
Address: 200 Locust St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: (831) 425-1913
Website: https://www.redrestaurantandbarsc.com/
Red Room — Bar & Grill
This local favorite is a vintage lounge that attracts working professionals, tortured artists, college students and professors.
Major rating websites rate the Red Room 3.5 to 4.1 stars out of 5.
Address: 1003 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: (831) 426-2994
Website: https://m.facebook.com/pages/The-Red-Room/111558892217087
Seabright Social (Seabright Brewery)
Pub / Music / Dancing — The brewery gets a nice mix of people ranging form college students to working professionals and tourists. Live music is available on Friday nights.
Address: 519 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz
Phone: (831) 426-2739
Website: https://seabrightsocial.com/
Capitola
Margaritaville
231 Esplanade # 101 Capitola, CA 95010 (831) 476-2263
Magaritaville offers fresh sustainable contemporary Mexican seafood in afirst class casual environment with panoramic oceanviews.
Zelda’s On The Beach
203 Esplanade, Capitola (831) 475-4900
Zelda´s on the Beach is located in the quaint Capitola Village, overlooking beautifulCapitola Beach. Open for Breakfast, Lunch, Sunday Brunch, & Dinner.
Aptos
Mediterranean Bar
265 Center St., Aptos (831) 688-7004
Severino’s Bar & Grill
7500 Old Dominion Ct., Aptos (831) 688-8987
Severino’s Bar and Grill is acclaimed for its appealing atmosphere and delicious food, a favorite with the locals and travelers alike.
Santa Cruz Mountains
Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek, Felton
Brookdale Lodge
Currently being remodeld. Should reopen Fall 2015
Restaurant and Motel
11570 Highway 9, Brookdale (831) 338-6433
Henflings Firehouse Tavern
9450 Hwy 9, Ben Lomond (831) 336-8811
Henfling’s Tavern – San Lorenzo Valley’s hot-spot for great live music, full bar with several brews on tap, and The Henfling’s Grill, offering an excellent selection of appetizers, entrees, And Now, Pat’s Pit BBQ every Monday, All Day!
Joe’s Bar
Music
13118 Central Ave., Boulder Creek (831) 338-9417