Monterey Bay Area Nightlife

Numbers are in the 831 area code.
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A LITTLE ROMANCE

Roy’s
The Inn at Spanish Bay, Pebble Beach
(831) 647-7500
The music of a bagpiper strolling the links at Spanish Bay every evening at sunset is one of many enjoyable features of Roy’s. Adding to the romance is a large outdoor terrace with open-pit fireplaces, spectacular ocean views, delicious appetizers, and a full bar with tropical drinks.

COMEDY CLUBS

Planet Gemini
625 Cannery Row, Monterey
(831) 373-1449
The nightclub features national headlining comedians and doubles as a dance club, offering salsa music on Sunday nights and old-school hip-hop and R&B Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights.

JAZZ CLUBS

Cibo Ristorante Italiano
301 Alvarado St., Monterey
(831) 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.

Cypress Inn
Lincoln at Seventh St., Carmel
(831) 624-3871
Relax in the cozy comfort of the “living room” of this beautifully remodeled hotel and listen to the dulcet tones of soft jazz music Thursday through Sunday, 6-9 p.m. Full bar.

Hyatt Regency Monterey
1 Old Golf Course Rd., Monterey
(831) 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.

The Jazz and Blues Company
San Carlos near Sixth St., Carmel
(831) 624-6431
KRML Radio (1410 AM) presents live jazz performances on most weekends in its studio in the Eastwood Building. This is a fun venue if you like jazz and/or want to know more about radio, media, and recording.

Lobby Lounge
The Inn at Spanish Bay, Pebble Beach
(831) 647-7423
Brazilian jazz Thursday through Sunday and jazz piano Tuesday and Wednesday. A warm, comfortable lobby lounge with a large fireplace and breathtaking views of The Links at Spanish Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

Los Laureles Lodge
313 W. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley
(831) 659-2233
Jazz and swing Friday and Saturday nights.

Sandals Lobby Lounge
Monterey Beach Resort (Best Western)
2600 Sand Dunes Dr., Monterey
(831) 394-3321
Jazz and R&B, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

Terrace Lounge
The Lodge at Pebble Beach
(831) 624-3811
Enjoy Jan Deneau jazz Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; Dino Vera and David Kempton jazz/R&B Monday through Wednesday in this beautifully remodeled lounge overlooking the 18th green of Pebble Beach Golf Links and Carmel Bay.

LATE-NIGHT COFFEEHOUSES

The Works
667 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove
(831) 372-2242
A variety of live music on Saturday nights at this coffeehouse/bookstore.

Juice ’n’ Java
599 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove
(831) 373-8652
Jazz on the weekends, with open mike night on Fridays.

LIVE MUSIC

Baja Cantina
7166 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel
(831) 625-2252
This lively place features automobile memorabilia covering every inch of the walls. Enjoy gourmet Mexican cuisine and, during the summer months, dine on the huge outdoor patio. Stay to hear live classic rock on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings in the summer.

Embassy Suites’ Cypress Lounge
1441 Canyon Del Ray Blvd., Monterey,
(831) 393-1115
After enjoying a great buffet in the Pacifica Café restaurant, listen to the sounds of great jazz or R&B. Friday, features Grammy-nominated Dennis Murphy, and Saturday features Neal Banks.

Monterey Live
414 Alvarado St., Monterey
(831) 646-1415
A new, state-of-the-art performing arts venue in the heart of Monterey features live music, theater, dance, and comedy, seven days a week. Enjoy the excitement of “big city” theater-style club. Only 100 tickets are sold each night, so reservations are recommended. Full bar and appetizers available.

The Forge in the Forest
Junipero at Fifth St., Carmel
(831) 624-2233
Relax on a heated patio and enjoy cocktails with the music of local combos, Friday and Saturday evenings. Dinner and full bar.

Bixby’s Southwest Grill
The Barnyard Shopping Village, Carmel
(831) 626-1814
Wednesday through Saturday evenings at this fresh new place could include hors d’oeuvres or small-scale Tex- Mex dinners accompanied by the soothing sounds of an acoustic guitar. The full bar specializes in top-shelf tequilas and Mexican beer.

Anton & Michel
Mission between Ocean & Seventh streets, Carmel
(831) 624-2406
Friday and Saturday nights, enjoy cocktails and listen to the classical guitar of Peter Evans.

Jack London’s Bar & Grill
West side of Dolores between Fifth and Sixth streets, Carmel
(831) 624-2336
Enter Su Vecino Court and follow your nose to this Carmel “institution” where, on Friday from 5-7 p.m., you can enjoy live “soulful blues” music. The only place in Carmel serving dinner after midnight every night.

PIANO BAR

Mission Ranch
26270 Dolores St., Carmel
(831) 625-9040
The historical Mission Ranch, owned and restored by Clint Eastwood, is a popular meeting place for professional singles. Three fireplaces and panoramic views give it a special ambiance. The piano bar has nightly entertainment from 8-11:30 p.m.

POOL PALACES

Easy Street Billiards
511 Tyler St., Monterey
(831) 333-0825
Twelve tournament-sized tables, fine selection of tap and imported beers. Weekly pool tournaments. Familyfriendly atmosphere.

PUBS

Mucky Duck
479 Alvarado St., Monterey
(831) 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
(831) 625-8535
A happy mix of golfers, locals, tourists, and celebrities. Casual but classy, offering a generous selection of microbrewery beers and an extensive wine list. Famous for the Tap Room burgers, roasted prime rib, and other hearty fare. An excellent choice for dinner or a late-night supper.

SPORTS BARS

Characters Sports Bar & Grill
Monterey Marriott Hotel,
350 Calle Principal, Monterey
(831) 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
(831) 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.