Blue Lagoon
Bar · Santa Cruz
About Blue Lagoon
En Blue Lagoon, en plena Pacific Avenue, te damos la bienvenida a un espacio vibrante donde disfrutar de la mejor música en vivo, con bandas y DJs que harán de tu noche una experiencia inolvidable. Nuestra variada carta de cervezas, vinos y cócteles está pensada para acompañar cada ritmo y conversac...
En Blue Lagoon, en plena Pacific Avenue, te damos la bienvenida a un espacio vibrante donde disfrutar de la mejor música en vivo, con bandas y DJs que harán de tu noche una experiencia inolvidable. Nuestra variada carta de cervezas, vinos y cócteles está pensada para acompañar cada ritmo y conversación. ¡Ven a descubrir por qué somos el lugar de encuentro favorito de la ciudad!
What Customers Say About Blue Lagoon
Blue Lagoon is a popular, versatile bar known for its lively atmosphere, live music, and diverse crowd. It's praised for friendly staff, good prices, and being an LGBTQ+ safe space. Some reviewers mention occasional issues with specific bartenders and security.
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Tip: Happy hour until 9pm with $5 drinks. Check for live music and themed nights like goth night on Sundays.
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Blue Lagoon is located in Santa Cruz, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
Historical Heritage
- Edificio Octágono (A 461m) — edificio histórico ubicado en Santa Cruz, California, EE-UU Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
- Veterans Memorial Building (A 658m) — historic building in Santa Cruz, California, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
- mission de santa cruz (A 909m) — mission in Santa Cruz, California Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
Museums
- Museum of Art and History (A 430m) — museum in Santa Cruz, California
Parks & Gardens
- Laurel Park (A 294m) — park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
- Mike Fox Park (A 416m) — park in the United States of America
- Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park (A 796m) — park in the United States of America
Other Points of Interest
- Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium (A 488m) — concert hall in Santa Cruz, California
- Hotel Paradox (A 794m) — hotel in Santa Cruz, California
- Casa del Rey Hotel (A 887m) — building in Santa Cruz, California
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Blue Lagoon Santa Cruz Reviews
This bar has long been a downtown Santa Cruz favorite, and it’s easy to see why it’s stood the test of time. The drinks are consistently well made, the prices are fair, and the bartenders really know their craft—they can mix just about anything you ask for. There’s a classic, reliable vibe that keeps people coming back again and again. If you’re looking for one of the best spots in town to grab a drink and enjoy great service, this place never lets you down.
This is the must go to place when in Santa Cruz. The place is always live on the weekend. We love going here and having a really good time. Cheers 🍻
Great place, great bartenders, diverse crowd. LGBT+ safe space. Fun live shows, 2 dance floors, free goth nite every Sunday nite after 9pm. Come and get a drink or come to dance or rock out!
Monica and The Blue Lagoon Bar: A Santa Cruz Gem Nestled in the heart of Santa Cruz at 923 Pacific Ave, The Blue Lagoon is a versatile venue that effortlessly transitions from a laid-back daytime bar to a vibrant nighttime hotspot. Open daily from 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM, this establishment offers an array of entertainment options, including dance nights, live music performances, and comedy shows. One of the standout features of The Blue Lagoon is its generous Happy Hour, which runs until 9:00 PM, offering patrons $5 well drinks and pints—a testament to its commitment to providing value and a welcoming atmosphere. The bar's ambiance is further enhanced by its diverse clientele, reflecting Santa Cruz's inclusive and eclectic spirit. Whether you're in the mood to dance the night away, enjoy live performances, or simply relax with friends over a few drinks, The Blue Lagoon caters to all. Monica, one of the bar's esteemed staff members, exemplifies the friendly and attentive service that patrons have come to appreciate. Her warm demeanor and dedication to ensuring guests have a memorable experience contribute significantly to the bar's inviting environment. In summary, The Blue Lagoon, with its dynamic entertainment offerings, attractive drink specials, and exceptional staff like Monica, stands out as a must-visit destination in Santa Cruz.
Great space with four separate rooms: pool room, bar, dj space, and live bands. Good to go watch music and play music. Friendly and fast staff.
Something for everyone here! Pinball, claw machine, pool, live bands, and dance floor with DJ. Rarely a cover charge unless its to see local bands. They take card and cash, but no tabs! Bar seating is also limited.
Dive Bar, dance club, concert venue. Killer spot to hang out. A few jerk bartenders (the dudes) but more than made up for by the Tattoo'ed Valkyrie who ended up taking care of us. Made some great memories.
First time had a good time got to see some bands play sleeping brass is so good look forward to going back
This bar has long been a downtown Santa Cruz favorite, and it’s easy to see why it’s stood the test of time. The drinks are consistently well made, the prices are fair, and the bartenders really know their craft—they can mix just about anything you ask for. There’s a classic, reliable vibe that keeps people coming back again and again. If you’re looking for one of the best spots in town to grab a drink and enjoy great service, this place never lets you down.
Great place, great bartenders, diverse crowd. LGBT+ safe space. Fun live shows, 2 dance floors, free goth nite every Sunday nite after 9pm. Come and get a drink or come to dance or rock out!
Monica and The Blue Lagoon Bar: A Santa Cruz Gem Nestled in the heart of Santa Cruz at 923 Pacific Ave, The Blue Lagoon is a versatile venue that effortlessly transitions from a laid-back daytime bar to a vibrant nighttime hotspot. Open daily from 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM, this establishment offers an array of entertainment options, including dance nights, live music performances, and comedy shows. One of the standout features of The Blue Lagoon is its generous Happy Hour, which runs until 9:00 PM, offering patrons $5 well drinks and pints—a testament to its commitment to providing value and a welcoming atmosphere. The bar's ambiance is further enhanced by its diverse clientele, reflecting Santa Cruz's inclusive and eclectic spirit. Whether you're in the mood to dance the night away, enjoy live performances, or simply relax with friends over a few drinks, The Blue Lagoon caters to all. Monica, one of the bar's esteemed staff members, exemplifies the friendly and attentive service that patrons have come to appreciate. Her warm demeanor and dedication to ensuring guests have a memorable experience contribute significantly to the bar's inviting environment. In summary, The Blue Lagoon, with its dynamic entertainment offerings, attractive drink specials, and exceptional staff like Monica, stands out as a must-visit destination in Santa Cruz.
Great space with four separate rooms: pool room, bar, dj space, and live bands. Good to go watch music and play music. Friendly and fast staff.
Something for everyone here! Pinball, claw machine, pool, live bands, and dance floor with DJ. Rarely a cover charge unless its to see local bands. They take card and cash, but no tabs! Bar seating is also limited.
Dive Bar, dance club, concert venue. Killer spot to hang out. A few jerk bartenders (the dudes) but more than made up for by the Tattoo'ed Valkyrie who ended up taking care of us. Made some great memories.
First time had a good time got to see some bands play sleeping brass is so good look forward to going back
Cool & safe bar, would be intoxc here again. appreciate it for a intresting friday night f
I've never bothered trying to get food here, but for drinks and local punk and metal shows this is the spot! Also great for LGBT themed events!
Nice bar. Good people and they have a small stage and area for live music
Love this place, food is so good, restaurant is clean, amazing customer service, and the food has a lot of flavor. Thank you.
Awesome party spot. With DJs and live shows. You should check it out.
Nice vibes friendly staff would come here without a doubt again!
Well, it’s definitely a college student bar, but the staff was kind and friendly as heck. If you’re looking for a spot to dance with your group of friends then this is absolutely the place for you. Music is great and also another lgbtq+, gay-friendly bar.
When I'm in Santa Cruz I have to stop at this place! Definitely not what you call a fancy bar, and I love it that way. Great prices, good vibes, & great people! I can drink and dance the night away with absolutely no worries here, Blue lagoon I'll see you soon!
I've never bothered trying to get food here, but for drinks and local punk and metal shows this is the spot! Also great for LGBT themed events!
Nice vibes friendly staff would come here without a doubt again!
Love this place, food is so good, restaurant is clean, amazing customer service, and the food has a lot of flavor. Thank you.
Awesome party spot. With DJs and live shows. You should check it out.
Nice bar. Good people and they have a small stage and area for live music
This was my first time at the Blue lagoon hanging out with some friends and we had cocktails a very nice bar excellent bartenders.
LOVE the blue. $5 drinks from the tap and well until 9pm. Two free pool tables and usually a concert in the back room.
Well, it’s definitely a college student bar, but the staff was kind and friendly as heck. If you’re looking for a spot to dance with your group of friends then this is absolutely the place for you. Music is great and also another lgbtq+, gay-friendly bar.
When I'm in Santa Cruz I have to stop at this place! Definitely not what you call a fancy bar, and I love it that way. Great prices, good vibes, & great people! I can drink and dance the night away with absolutely no worries here, Blue lagoon I'll see you soon!
Love this bar. The bartenders are all amazing. My only criticism is that it’s the straightest gay bar I’ve ever been to. Would love a proper gay bar in SC. Loads of potential. Not gay enough.
Love this bar. The bartenders are all amazing. My only criticism is that it’s the straightest gay bar I’ve ever been to. Would love a proper gay bar in SC. Loads of potential. Not gay enough.
Back in the 90s it was a wonderful,fun warm,inviting place. Today it's dark, bleak and in despair. I ordered Kahlua cream out of cream.
Update: I am not sure who was managing last night but there many issues. 1) the sound guy fried the bands amp. 2) they stopped doing tickets sales even though it was a full house. The bands was only laid $17 dollars each.... Awesome time! Glad this place sticks to the basic principles. Great vibes! Looking for7171ward to coming here again.
Some girls spilled my best friends drink while she was in the restroom and the bartenders blamed my friend and said that we’re cut off. I told them politely if my friend could get a new one and they said. “no you’re cut off”& took a picture of me! My friend left a tip and we were being nice.They treated us very badly probably cause we were the only latinos there and they didn’t treat the other people that way the ones that dropped my friends drink. Never coming back worse experience at a bar.
I was attacked in the dance area by a group of young women taking a video of it and for whatever reason I was the one that got removed. I used to go there all the time but I won't be going back. I don't feel safe there anymore.
Some girls spilled my best friends drink while she was in the restroom and the bartenders blamed my friend and said that we’re cut off. I told them politely if my friend could get a new one and they said. “no you’re cut off”& took a picture of me! My friend left a tip and we were being nice.They treated us very badly probably cause we were the only latinos there and they didn’t treat the other people that way the ones that dropped my friends drink. Never coming back worse experience at a bar.
I was attacked in the dance area by a group of young women taking a video of it and for whatever reason I was the one that got removed. I used to go there all the time but I won't be going back. I don't feel safe there anymore.
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923 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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