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Happy Hours in Santa Cruz, California

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Santa Cruz posts 50 California bars on the happy hour map with 50 listed deal windows. Drafts top the named discounts at 15 listings, with 9 wells in the mix. Most spots open at 4 PM and close by 6 PM. Weekday coverage hits 47 bars with 2 weekend shifts on the board.
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Brady's Yacht Club
Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:00PM
$5 House Wells
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The Salty Otter Sports Grill
Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:00PM
$5 Drafts; $6 Wells
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Avanti Restaurant
Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 6:00PM
$8 Glass Wine; $6 Drafts
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Restaurante Los Pinos
Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:00PM
$5 Margaritas; $4 Beers
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Oswald
Tuesday - Friday 4:30PM - 6:00PM
$10 Signature Cocktails
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Jury Room
Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 7:00PM
$1 off all Pours
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The Point Kitchen and Bar
Monday - Thursday 4:00PM - 8:30PM, Friday 4:00PM - 9:00PM
$5 Wells & Drafts
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The Crepe Place
Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 6:00PM
$2 off Signature Cocktails
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Front & Cooper
Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 6:00PM
$10 Craft Cocktails
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Venus Spirits Cocktails And Kitchen
Monday - Thursday 4:00PM - 6:00PM
$10 Signature Gin/Agave Drinks
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Shanty Shack Brewing
Monday - Wednesday 3:00PM - 5:00PM
$1 off Full Pints
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Parish Publick House
Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:00PM
$1 off all Craft Pints
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Olitas Cantina & Grill
Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:00PM
$8 Margaritas; $6 Mexican Drafts
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Gilman Brewing - Santa Cruz
Monday - Thursday 3:00PM - 5:00PM
$1 off Gilman Brews
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Hula's Island Grill - Santa Cruz
Monday 12:00PM - 6:00PM, Tuesday 12:00PM - 12:00AM, Wednesday - Sunday 3:00PM - 6:00PM
$8 Pupus & Tiki
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5030 Restaurant & Lounge
Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 6:00PM
$8 Signature Cocktails
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Lago Di Como Ristorante
Tuesday - Friday 4:30PM - 6:00PM
$8 Glass Wine; $10 Pizzas
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Copal
Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:00PM
$5 Wells & Drafts
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Low Tide Bar And Grill
Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 6:00PM
$6 House Wine; $5 Drafts
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El Palomar
Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:00PM
$7 Margaritas; $5 Mexican Drafts
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Mission West
Friday - Saturday 2:00PM - 2:00AM
$2 off all Craft Drafts
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One Double Oh Seven Club
Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 7:00PM
$5 Wells; $4 Domestic Beers
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Solaire Restaurant + Bar
Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 6:00PM
$8 House Wine; $6 Drafts
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Rosie McCann's Irish Pub
Monday - Friday 5:00PM - 7:00PM
$5 Wells & Drafts
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VIM Dining & Desserts
Wednesday - Friday 5:00PM - 6:30PM
$10 Signature Cocktails
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Blue Lagoon Cocktail Lounge
Every day 4:00PM - 9:00PM
$6 Well Drinks
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Humble Sea Brewery
Thursday 4:00PM - 7:00PM
$1 off All Drinks
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Ideal Bar & Grill
Daily 03:30PM - 05:30PM
House Margaritas
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Cafe El Palomar
Monday - Friday 2:00PM - 5:00PM
$5 Happy Hour Drinks
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The Castaways
Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 7:00PM
$1 off all drinks
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Rush Inn
Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 7:00PM
$1 off all drinks
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Asti Cafe
Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 7:00PM
$1 off all drinks
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Suda
Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 5:30PM
$7 Specialty Cocktails; $5 Beers
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Bad Animal
Tuesday - Friday 4:30PM - 6:00PM
$9 Natural Wine Pours
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Kianti's Pizza & Pasta Bar
Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:00PM
$7 Specialty Drinks; $5 Beers
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Stonehouse Bar & Grill
Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 6:00PM
$8 Cocktails; $6 Wine
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Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing
Monday - Thursday 3:00PM - 5:00PM
$1 off House Brews
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Hindquarter Bar & Grille
All Day Monday 11:30AM - 8:30PM
$6 House Wine; $5 Drafts
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Over the Hill Gang Saloon
Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 7:00PM
$1 off all Pours
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El Chino Mexican Restaurant
Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:00PM
$6 Margaritas; $5 Sangria
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Happy hour FAQs — Santa Cruz

What time does happy hour start in Santa Cruz?

Most spots start at 4 PM and run until 6 PM.

How many bars in Santa Cruz have happy hour?

50 bars, with 50 carrying verified deal times.

What's the most common happy hour deal in Santa Cruz?

Drafts lead at 15 listings, followed by 9 wells.

Are weekend happy hours common in Santa Cruz?

Not really — 47 weekday windows versus only 2 on weekends.

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