From the dark ambiance to the fish tanks, the lagoon feel is always present. With billiards, a full dance floor with stage, and plenty of seating, the Blue Lagoon makes it quite easy to lose track of time. With daily $3 drink specials and a happy hour, inebriation is only an ATM stop away. Winning the best dance club in the Goodtimes two years running, Blue Lagoon is a great place to boogie the night away.
Located on Mission Street in Santa Cruz, Burgers, as its name suggests, specializes in hamburgers. The restaurant serves grass-fed beef and also packages food in 100% recycled boxes, cups, glasses and silverware. The menu features creatively-named burgers, like the Spicoli, the Hank Williams, the Chuck Norris and the Notorious BIG. Toppings include bacon, American cheese, avocado, jack cheese, extra patties, artichokes, chili and much more. It also has an extensive beer list, which includes beers such as Duvel, Kwak, LeffeBlond and Orval.
Step inside the swinging saloon doors of this casual bar for a taste of the old West. You aren't likely to find any real cowboys around here, but you might get an idea of what it was like to be one. The bar is filled with old-style relics, like the buffalo head, and the roulette wheel that went around the horn before arriving in Santa Cruz. Don't expect any wi-fi here; just cold beer and cocktails. Clean and friendly, and strictly for adults.
This well-kept and friendly pub serves reputable food and around 100 kinds of beer. Dishes include deep-fried "Dixie" dill pickles, a roast beef and brie sandwich and beer-battered salmon fish and chips. The pub consists of one long, rectangular room with barrel tables lining one side. Happy hour halves the cost of appetizers and brings drafts to $3, and runs 4- 6pm during the week, 11pm - midnight on Saturdays and all day Sunday. At night, the pub is dimly lit and often has live music.
Red Restaurant and Bar is located upstairs in the historical building that once housed the Santa Cruz Hotel. The neon sign is still there to guide you to its location at the corner of Cedar and Locust streets. The original woodwork and stained glass with bright red lights, colorful pillows and comfortable furniture adorn the locale. The restaurant serves regular dinners and small plates of American and Mediterranean cuisine made from organic ingredients whenever possible. Enjoy dishes such as, Truffle Mac-n-Cheese, a burger with caramelized onions, an artisan cheese plate, with or without cured meats, and a salad of grilled figs, prosciutto, arugula, basil and cheeses.
Bocci's Cellar is a restaurant that features an eclectic menu, a cozy atmosphere, live music and bocce games. A covered outdoor patio is available for private parties. Popular dishes include roasted portobello mushrooms topped with tomatoes and mozzarella, blackened chicken, teriyaki steak with wasabi rice and braised New England lamb shanks. Desserts are made fresh daily.
Tucked away on Walnut Avenue, Soif is an excellent choice for a romantic evening or a sophisticated but relaxed dinner. Soif offers a fine dining experience and rotating menu with an emphasis on a skillful pairing of food and wine. The restaurant has an extensive wine list, and bottles may be purchased to take home as well. Try a meal prepared by chef Santos Majano, and experience the right way to be thirsty.
With both a dining area and a dance floor with live DJs and various performances, Rosie's has been keeping SC entertained for over 10 years. With great service and a quality menu of both food and beverages, anyone can enjoy a stop at Rosie's.
Moe's Alley is Santa Cruz's premier venue to see and hear your favorite blues performers. The place also book bands that play salsa, rhumba and reggae. The music hall is small enough that any seat in the house provides a good view of the stage, or you can get up and dance the night away on the dance floor that leads right up to the stage. For certain shows on Moe's outdoor patio, customers can order food provided by Conscious Creations, which specializes in dishes made with local organic ingredients.
The Seabright Brewery concocts a wide selection of original micro-brewed recipes. Among the brewery's signature selections, seasonal beers are consistently introduced throughout the year. Its handcrafted beers have garnered the brewery prestigious accolades, including an unparalleled local reputation. Stop by for a taste, or come with friends to enjoy another local delight that sets Santa Cruz culture apart from the rest.
The brewery is also a Seabright neighborhood hotspot. Chill out inside, or enjoy the beachy evening weather on the patio. Every Friday night from 6:30 to 10:30pm, patrons can even enjoy free live music. Seabright Brewery showcases free art shows too, so be sure to check out its online calendar, or call for more details. Local bands and artists are well supported and loved at the brewery.
Customers can always expect those infamous Seabright Brewery beers fresh from the tap. The Seabright Brewery is even a family-friendly restaurant for lunches and dinners. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy hanging out while watching the game on one of its large-screen televisions.