3 Best Bars in The Monterey Bay Area, California

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We've compiled the best of the best in The Monterey Bay Area - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Catalyst

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

1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, USA
831-713–5492

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Cibo

An Italian restaurant and event venue with a big bar area, Cibo brings live jazz and other music to downtown five nights a week.

301 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, USA
831-649–8151

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Moe's Alley

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

1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, CA, 95065, USA
831-479–1854
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Closed Mon.

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