Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz County, CA
Nightlife in Santa Cruz
Scout analyzed 71 Santa Cruz places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.
Places analyzed
71
Matches
9
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.5 hr
Scout-verified spots
Nightlife
The View Restaurant & Bar (at Chaminade Resort & Spa)
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.
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.
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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