Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz County, CA
Live music in Santa Cruz
Scout analyzed 71 Santa Cruz places and surfaced the ones that actually fit live music.
Places analyzed
71
Matches
20
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.5 hr
Scout-verified spots
Food & Drink
The Abbey Coffee Lounge
Coffee & pastries served in a laid-back, shabby-chic hangout with local art on display & live bands.
Food & Drink
Chocolat
Organic American bistro fare plus various truffles & hot cocoas in a charming space with a patio.
Nightlife
The View Restaurant & Bar (at Chaminade Resort & Spa)
Food & Drink
Makai Island Kitchen & Groggery
Lively bar & grill for seafood, steaks & pastas in a marine-inspired space with a rotating bar.
Family
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach.
Food & Drink
Crow's Nest Restaurant
Seaside restaurant with exposed beams & views serves an extensive menu of casual American fare.
Seabright
La Posta Restaurant - Santa Cruz
Inventive Italian dishes crafted from local & seasonal ingredients in a cozy setting.
Food & Drink
Humble Sea Brewing Co.
Place to sample the brewery's main beers & seasonal releases, with nautical accents & a patio.
Nightlife
The Redroom Cocktail Lounge
Casual bar offering specialty cocktails, rare whiskeys, bourbons & tequilas, plus outdoor seating.
Nightlife
Ideal Bar & Grill
Bustling room & bar with American entrees including steamed clams plus cocktails such as margaritas.
Nightlife
The Catalyst
A mix of well-known musical acts play at this happening nightclub with bands, DJs & a full bar.
Wellness
Maitreya Retreat Spa
Arts & Culture
Rio Theatre
Veteran music venue (1949) with 685 seats, hosting comedians & indie bands with Americana leanings.
Nightlife
The Sand Bar - Capitola
Relaxed haunt featuring bar grub & daily breakfast, plus live music nights in cozy, seaside digs.
Nightlife
Henflings of Ben Lomond
Nightlife
Beer Thirty Bottle Shop & Pour House
Low-key, dog-friendly beer garden & eatery serving an array of pub grub, bottles & local brews.
Nightlife
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Concert hall dedicated to bringing jazz to the community through performances & education.
Food & Drink
Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing
This microbrewery makes organic beers & serves them in a dog-friendly taproom with eats & a garden.
Sports & Recreation
DeLaveaga Golf Course
Public hilltop 18-hole course with a tricky 10th hole, 2-level driving range & well-stocked shop.
Nightlife
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Mission-style resort on 300 acres, offering upscale rooms & suites, plus a spa, a pool & 2 eateries.
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