Monterey Bay Nightlife

All phone numbers are in the 831 area code, unless otherwise noted.

A LITTLE ROMANCE

Roy’s
The Inn at Spanish Bay, Pebble Beach
647-7500
The music of a bagpiper, who strolls The Links at Spanish Bay every evening, is one of many enjoyable features of Roy’s. Adding to the romance is a big fireplace, lovely ocean views and a full bar, including 18 brands of single-malt scotch.

COMEDY CLUBS

Planet Gemini
625 Cannery Row, Monterey
373-1449
The nightclub features national headliner comedians and doubles as a dance club, offering salsa music on Sunday nights and old-school hip-hop R&B Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

JAZZ CLUBS

Cibo Ristorante Italiano
301 Alvarado St., Monterey
649-8151
The carefully arranged live music menu brings you an exciting, danceable mix of jazz, R&B, funk, reggae and Latin beats, six nights a week. Dinner and full bar.

Hyatt Regency Monterey,
1 Old Golf Course Rd., Monterey
372-1234
Enjoy elegant seating around the lobby fireplace or in the spectacular outdoor cabaret area overlooking the 17th green of the Pebble Beach Company’s Del Monte Golf Course. Afternoon light-fare menu and great appetizers. Live jazz or jazz jams on most weekends.

Jazz & Blues Co.
The Crossroads, Highway 1 and Rio Rd., Carmel
624-6431
KRML Radio presents live jazz and blues performances throughout the week.

Lobby Lounge
The Inn at Spanish Bay, Pebble Beach
647-7423
Brazilian jazz Thursday through Sunday and jazz piano Tuesday and Wednesday. Wonderful view from the lounge.

Los Laureles Lodge
313 W. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley
659-2233
Jazz and swing nights Friday and Saturday.

Sandals Lobby Lounge
Monterey Beach Resort (Best Western)
2600 Sand Dunes Dr., Monterey
394-3321
Jazz and R & B, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Terrace Lounge
The Lodge at Pebble Beach
624-3811
Jazz trio on Friday and Saturday in this beautifully remodeled lounge.

LATENIGHT COFFEE HOUSES

Bookworks
667 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove
372-2242
Acoustic guitar music Friday evenings at this coffeehouse/ bookstore.

Juice ’n’ Java
599 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove
373-8652
Jazz on the weekends, with open mike night on Fridays.

LIVE MUSIC

Cypress Lounge at Embassy Suites
1441 Canyon Del Ray Blvd., Monterey
393-1115
The sounds of great jazz featuring Grammy-nominated Dennis Murphy every Friday, following the buffet in the Pacifica Café restaurant.

Monterey Live
414 Alvarado St., Monterey
646-1415
A performing arts venue with music and performances on most evenings, with popular international entertainers. Full bar and appetizers available.

PIANO BARS

Mission Ranch
26270 Dolores St., Carmel
625-9040
The historical Mission Ranch, purchased and restored by Clint Eastwood, is a popular meeting place for refined singles. Three fireplaces and panoramic views give it a special ambiance. The piano bar has nightly entertainment.

POOLSIDE PALACES

Easy Street Billiards
511 Tyler St., Monterey
333-0825
Thirteen tournament-sized tables, fine selection of tap and imported beers. Weekly pool tournaments with cash prizes. Family-friendly atmosphere.

Blue Fin Café & Billiards
685 Cannery Row, Monterey
375-7000
This Cannery Row venue sports 19 pool tables in 12,000 square feet, a full bar with numerous specialty beers on tap, a plentiful menu of sandwiches and appetizers, live music and dancing.

PUBS

Mucky Duck
479 Alvarado St., Monterey
655-3031
Popular club offering DJ dance music, with alternate karaoke, classic rock and trivia nights. Offers dozens of international beers on tap and 30 bottled beers. Pub menu includes British favorites.

Tap Room
The Lodge at Pebble Beach
17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach
625-8535
Hosts a mix of golfers, locals, tourists and celebrities. Casual but classy, offering a generous selection of microbrewery beers and music.

SPORTS BARS

Characters Sports Bar & Grill
Monterey Marriott Hotel
350 Calle Principal, Monterey
649-4234, ext. 1116
TV screens abound in this classic sports bar, featuring 16 beers on tap and an extensive menu.

Knuckles Historical Sports Bar
Hyatt Regency Monterey
1 Old Golf Course Rd., Monterey
372-1234
State-of-the-art satellite TV system supported by centerpiece big screen and 16 color monitors. Voted No. 1 sports bar in Monterey two years in a row. Two-fisted burgers, freshly made pizza, sandwiches and salads. Open early during football season and special events. Pool tables and video games and always free popcorn and peanuts.

CLASSES

Culinary Center of the Monterey Peninsula
625 Cannery Row, Monterey
333-2133
Executive Chef/Owner Mary Pagan, as well as chefs from the best local restaurants, teach evening cooking classes for the masses. From “reality cooking” for singles to American regional cuisine; northern Italian to Cajun and Creole, even vegan cooking classes are offered in this beautiful kitchen-on-the-bay. Visit the Web site for schedule.