The Best Dive Bar in Santa Cruz

Blue Lagoon

We are a daytime bar, and a nighttime Dance Club and Live Music Venue. Happy Hour: 4-9pm $4 Well Drinks and Pints of Anchor Steam NIGHTLY SCHEDULE: Tuesday - 90's Night Wednesday - Live Bands Thursday - 80's Night Friday - Live Bands & DJ's Sat... more

Callahan's

Callahan's is the place to be around Market Street after going for a long motorcycle ride down Highway 9 back into Santa Cruz. Free pool and great happy hour prices also make it a nice break from the craziness of downtown on a Friday or Saturday nigh... more

Jury Room

The tiny central Santa Cruz bar earns its name from its close proximity to the Courthouse, but it's doubtful you'll see any lawmen there having drinks. Tailored to a younger crowd of boisterous partiers, the Jury Room is also home to the local punk r... more

One Double Oh Seven Club

The sign says "Smokers Lounge"—welcome words to a particular slice of the population. And as it happens, that demographic includes a lot of fun people. Outside the Plexiglass wall that defines the smokers' section (and includes the bar itself),... more

Poet & Patriot Irish Pub

A cool little dive bar with a dart board, and ocasionally live music. Cash only.   more

The Asti

The Asti was established in 1937 after being a Speakeasy in the 1920's. Fast forward to today and it is a Santa Cruz staple that always has its fair share of local flavor. Located on Pacific Ave in the heart of downtown, this is one bar in Santa Cru... more

The Castaways

Pleasure Point is the neighborhood that sets the tone for this neighborhood bar. That explains the wall-mounted surfboards, and should serve as a warning that the good-looking crowd is here to par-tay. A makeover a few years back replaced the ratty c... more

The Rush Inn

This bar is a bit out of the way, tucked behind the clock tower off Pacific. Simply put, it is a gamer's delight, with pinball and video game machines lining the walls. Since it's off the beaten path, the drinks are not as overpriced as other bars do... more

Ye Olde Watering Hole

The Watering Hole is an old time dive bar on the west side. Come enjoy great drinks at a happy price, great people, a pool table, or even play some tunes on the juke box. THe Watering Hole consistently televises NFL games during the season and Gia... more

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