The Monterey Bay Area

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  • 1. Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill

    Brewpubs/Beer Gardens

    Housed in an historic Beaux Arts building that dates back to 1916, this craft brewery lures locals and visitors alike with a full bar and 20...

    Housed in an historic Beaux Arts building that dates back to 1916, this craft brewery lures locals and visitors alike with a full bar and 20 craft beers on tap, decent gastropub menu, beer garden, and shaded sidewalk patio.

    426 Alvarado St., Monterey, California, 93940, USA
    831-655–2337
  • 2. Barmel

    Bars/Pubs

    Al Capone and other Prohibition-era legends once sidled up to this hip nightspot's carved wooden bar. Rock to DJ music and sit indoors, or head...

    Al Capone and other Prohibition-era legends once sidled up to this hip nightspot's carved wooden bar. Rock to DJ music and sit indoors, or head out to the pet-friendly patio. Some menu items pay homage to California's early days, and you can order Spanish tapas and wines from the adjacent Mundaka restaurant, which is under the same ownership.

    San Carlos St., between Ocean and 7th Aves., Carmel, California, 93921, USA
    831-626–3400
  • 3. Catalyst

    Dance Clubs

    This huge, grimy, and fun club books rock, indie rock, punk, death-metal, reggae, and other acts. ...

    This huge, grimy, and fun club books rock, indie rock, punk, death-metal, reggae, and other acts.

    1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, California, 95060, USA
    877-987–6487-tickets
  • 4. Cibo

    Live Music

    An Italian restaurant and event venue with a big bar area, Cibo brings live jazz and other music to downtown from Tuesday through Sunday. ...

    An Italian restaurant and event venue with a big bar area, Cibo brings live jazz and other music to downtown from Tuesday through Sunday.

    301 Alvarado St., at Del Monte Ave., Monterey, California, 93940, USA
    831-649–8151
  • 5. Crown & Anchor

    Bars/Pubs

    An authentic British pub, downtown Crown & Anchor has 20 beers on tap, classic cocktails, and a full menu, including 18 daily specials available...

    An authentic British pub, downtown Crown & Anchor has 20 beers on tap, classic cocktails, and a full menu, including 18 daily specials available in the restaurant and heated patio until midnight.

    150 W. Franklin St., Monterey, California, 93940, USA
    831-649–6496
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  • 6. Kuumbwa Jazz Center

    Live Music

    The center draws top performers such as Lee Ritenour, Chris Potter, and the Dave Holland Trio. A café serves meals an hour before most shows. ...

    The center draws top performers such as Lee Ritenour, Chris Potter, and the Dave Holland Trio. A café serves meals an hour before most shows.

    320–2 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, California, 95060, USA
    831-427–2227
  • 7. Moe's Alley

    Live Music

    Blues, salsa, reggae, funk: delightfully casual Moe's presents it all (and more). ...

    Blues, salsa, reggae, funk: delightfully casual Moe's presents it all (and more).

    1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, California, 95065, USA
    831-479–1854

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  • 8. Mulligan Public House

    Bars/Pubs

    A sports bar with seven TV screens, 12 beers on tap, and extensive menu packed with hearty American pub food, Mulligan usually stays open until...

    A sports bar with seven TV screens, 12 beers on tap, and extensive menu packed with hearty American pub food, Mulligan usually stays open until midnight.

    5 Dolores St., at Ocean, , California, 93923, USA
    831-250–5910
  • 9. Peter B's Brewpub

    Brewpubs/Beer Gardens

    House-made beers, 18 HDTVs, a decent pub menu, and a pet-friendly patio ensure lively crowds at this craft brewery in back of the Portola Hotel...

    House-made beers, 18 HDTVs, a decent pub menu, and a pet-friendly patio ensure lively crowds at this craft brewery in back of the Portola Hotel & Spa.

    2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, California, 93940, USA
    831-649–2699
  • 10. Turn 12 Bar & Grill

    Bars/Pubs

    The motorcycles and vintage photographs at this downtown watering hole pay homage to nearby 11-turn Laguna Seca Raceway. The large-screen TVs...

    The motorcycles and vintage photographs at this downtown watering hole pay homage to nearby 11-turn Laguna Seca Raceway. The large-screen TVs, heated outdoor patio, happy-hour specials, and live entertainment keep the place jumpin' into the wee hours.

    400 Tyler St., at E. Franklin St., Monterey, California, 93940, USA
    831-372–8876
  • 11. Jack London's

    Bars/Pubs
    Closed Permanently

    Among the few Carmel restaurants that serve food late, this publike hangout, also open for lunch, is a good stop for a beer or cocktail or to...

    Among the few Carmel restaurants that serve food late, this publike hangout, also open for lunch, is a good stop for a beer or cocktail or to watch sports on TV. On most weekends Jack London's hosts live music. The weekday happy hour (from 4 to 6) is a bargain.

    Su Vecino Court, Dolores St., between 5th and 6th Aves., Carmel, California, 93921, USA
    831-624–2336

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