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Late Night Spots in Santa Cruz

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Late Night Spots in Santa Cruz, California — your guide to kava bars, tea shops, late-night cafes, and sober-friendly social spots open until 9pm or later. Browse 6 listings or jump to a category below.

Late night events in Santa Cruz

Open mic, trivia, live music & sober social nights — updated weekly schedule.

Full weekly calendar → · Open mic nights (1) →

Open mic nights in Santa Cruz

Low-key stages at kava bars, cafes, and tea shops — no bar scene required.

Melo Melo Open Mic

Alcohol-free

@ Melo Melo Kava Bar

1101 Pacific Avenue

Downtown Santa Cruz kava bar — music and poetry welcome.

This week

Thursday

Melo Melo Open Mic

Open Mic Night Alcohol-free

@ Melo Melo Kava Bar

1101 Pacific Avenue

Downtown Santa Cruz kava bar — music and poetry welcome.

Friday

Live at Melo Melo

Live Music Alcohol-free

@ Melo Melo Kava Bar

1101 Pacific Avenue

Local bands and DJs — alcohol-free venue.

What’s open in Santa Cruz?

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Art Bar & Cafe

Art Bar & Cafe

cafe · Open until 10pm

Ferrell's Donuts

Ferrell's Donuts

cafe · Open past midnight

Hidden Peak Teahouse

Hidden Peak Teahouse

cafe · Open until 9pm

1541 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA

Lulu Carpenter's

Lulu Carpenter's

cafe · Open until 9pm

1545 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA

Mr. Toots

Mr. Toots

cafe · Open until 10pm

231 Esplanade

Melo Melo Kava Bar

Melo Melo Kava Bar

kava bar · Open until 12am

1101 Pacific Avenue

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FAQ — late night spots in Santa Cruz

What are late night spots?

Kava bars, tea shops, cafes, and social venues in Santa Cruz with hours showing close at 9pm or later.

Late night cafes vs kava bars in Santa Cruz?

Use our late night cafes and kava bars guides for filtered lists.

Where is open mic in Santa Cruz?

See our open mic calendar (1 recurring nights) or the full weekly events schedule.