Must-see nightlife in California

  • Vino Prima

    Santa Cruz

    With dreamy ocean views, this spot pours California boutique wines, including hard-to-find bottles from around Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties.

  • Half Dome Village Peets Coffee Corner

    Yosemite National Park

    Located within the Half Dome Village Pavilion is this little place to grab a coffee and bagel or pastry. Future plans call for a Starbucks.

  • 58 Degrees and Holding Co

    Sacramento

    A wide selection of California and European reds and a refined bistro menu make this a favorite for young professionals on the prowl.

  • Flicks

    San Diego

    Video bar dominated by big screens, plus trivia, karaoke and more. Fun place to play pool, hang out or go for a Sunday NFL beer bust.

  • Old Tavern Bar & Grill

    Sacramento

    This friendly dive stands out from Sac’s many workaday joints with its huge beer selection, tall pours and 1980s-loaded jukebox.

  • Downtown Joe’s

    Napa

    Live music Thursday to Sunday, TV sports nightly and a pet-friendly, riverfront patio. Often packed, usually messy.

  • Temple Coffee Roasters

    Sacramento

    Hip young patrons nurse organic free-trade coffee and chai morning to night in this steel and concrete space.

  • Old Town Saloon

    San Diego

    This one’s for the locals, so be cool. Swill a Bud Light, and play pool at one of four tables.

  • Au Coquelet Café

    Berkeley

    Open late, Au Coquelet is a popular stop downtown for coffee, pastries and late-night studying.

  • Café at Turtle Bay

    Redding & Around

    Cafe in the Turtle Bay Museum Store serving hot and cold drinks and light snacks.

  • The Kraken

    San Diego

    Dive bar with live music, a dance floor and pool tables.

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