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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 verified 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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Tramonti
Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 5:30PM
$8 Italian Wine; $6 Beers
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Asti Cafe
Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 7:00PM
$1 off all drinks
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The Crepe Place
Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 6:00PM
$2 off Signature Cocktails
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Makai Island Kitchen & Groggery
Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:00PM
$9 Specialty Tiki Drinks
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Ideal Bar & Grill
Daily 03:30PM - 05:30PM
House Margaritas
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Gilman Brewing - Santa Cruz
Monday - Thursday 3:00PM - 5:00PM
$1 off Gilman Brews
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The Salty Otter Sports Grill
Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:00PM
$5 Drafts; $6 Wells
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Lago Di Como Ristorante
Tuesday - Friday 4:30PM - 6:00PM
$8 Glass Wine; $10 Pizzas
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El Jardin Restaurant
Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:00PM
$5 Wells & Drafts
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Surf City Billiards
Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 6:00PM
$4 Domestic Drafts
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Stonehouse Bar & Grill
Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 6:00PM
$8 Cocktails; $6 Wine
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Rush Inn
Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 7:00PM
$1 off all drinks
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Humble Sea Brewery
Thursday 4:00PM - 7:00PM
$1 off All Drinks
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El Palomar
Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:00PM
$7 Margaritas; $5 Mexican Drafts
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Cafe El Palomar
Monday - Friday 2:00PM - 5:00PM
$5 Happy Hour Drinks
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Kianti's Pizza & Pasta Bar
Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:00PM
$7 Specialty Drinks; $5 Beers
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Hindquarter Bar & Grille
All Day Monday 11:30AM - 8:30PM
$6 House Wine; $5 Drafts
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Callahan's
Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 7:00PM
$1 off all drinks
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Brady's Yacht Club
Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:00PM
$5 House Wells
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Oswald
Tuesday - Friday 4:30PM - 6:00PM
$10 Signature Cocktails
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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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Parish Publick House
Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:00PM
$1 off all Craft Pints
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Shanty Shack Brewing
Monday - Wednesday 3:00PM - 5:00PM
$1 off Full Pints
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Over the Hill Gang Saloon
Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 7:00PM
$1 off all Pours
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Copal
Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:00PM
$5 Wells & Drafts
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El Chino Mexican Restaurant
Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:00PM
$6 Margaritas; $5 Sangria
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Blue Lagoon Cocktail Lounge
Every day 4:00PM - 9:00PM
$6 Well Drinks
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Bad Animal
Tuesday - Friday 4:30PM - 6:00PM
$9 Natural Wine Pours
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The Redroom
Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 7:00PM
$2 off Signature Cocktails
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Solaire Restaurant + Bar
Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 6:00PM
$8 House Wine; $6 Drafts
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Venus Spirits Cocktails And Kitchen
Monday - Thursday 4:00PM - 6:00PM
$10 Signature Gin/Agave Drinks
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Low Tide Bar And Grill
Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 6:00PM
$6 House Wine; $5 Drafts
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VIM Dining & Desserts
Wednesday - Friday 5:00PM - 6:30PM
$10 Signature Cocktails
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5030 Restaurant & Lounge
Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 6:00PM
$8 Signature Cocktails
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Avanti Restaurant
Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 6:00PM
$8 Glass Wine; $6 Drafts
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Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge
Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:00PM
$8 Specialty Cocktails; $6 Wine
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Suda
Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 5:30PM
$7 Specialty Cocktails; $5 Beers
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La Jaiba Brava Restaurant
Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:00PM
$6 Margaritas; $5 Mexican Drafts
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The Castaways
Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 7:00PM
$1 off all drinks
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Hula's Island Grill - Santa Cruz
Monday 12:00PM - 6:00PM, Tuesday - ALL NIGHT, Wednesday - Sunday 3:00PM - 6:00PM
$8 at Happy Hour!
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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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