What a special place in Santa Cruz for live music. We caught the group Sambada and had a blast! If…read moreyou are visiting check out their schedule of live music. The vibe is awesome.

I went for Halloween and it was so much fun!! People's disco is where it's at. Unfortunately a lot…read moreof people didn't get in, so you have to show up a little before 8 if you want to go. I loved that there's an outside and inside area, it's super fun in both areas. The drinks were a little expensive, but strong. I can't wait till next month!!

Handstand twerking on a Thursday night? Only if you're hiking the PW Trail, maybe. But if you enjoy…read morea mix of Smokey, Juvenile and Afroman while you catch a buzz, this is a lovely location to do it. Thank you Jo for providing an atmosphere to reset my nervous system and remember who I am when I'm not pretending to be what society wants. Chips available for some simple snacking while you drink. LOVELY.

If I could transplant this place into my town, I would steal it in a heartbeat…read more There is everything in this place - EVERY thing - you have the main large bar area as you enter, a dance floor with small stage in the back, a small pool room (2 tables) on the right and then past that another room with band stage and dance floor. And they do goth nights on Sundays (weee!). The cue sticks are crap, but who cares? It's a fun space to roam around and make your own party. Grab some friends and go have some fun - you could seriously lose a few hours here and in all the good ways.

Saturday night and stopped in at Tempo bar & Lounge. Customer sevice was lacking and would have…read moreappreciated some suggestion on thier cocktail drinks available . Tempo was not my vibe will leave this ambiance for the younger routier crowd.

Bottle party and live music plus bubble gum in the bathroom drinks taste perfect can't go wrong…read morewith a beer.

First off this place is absolutely the best place in Santa Cruz. Not only does the establishment…read moreoffer an amazing place to dance and hang out with friends, they also push people to step up their dress, and they play the newest and upcoming music. The employees are all helpful and are constantly doing their job well. The upstairs is also amazing, giving a more trendy ambience with room to sit down and have a drink. For those who hate on this place for having to dress smart casual, or not having the security guards remember your name, you might want to try put a club in LA. I'm sure you'll change your mind and see that MOTIV is an exceptional business. Yes, not everyone will be happy, and people will always complain, but in reality this is a great local business. And on a side note if you think Rosie McCann's one DJ who plays the same top 40 music every night that you listen to on KDON is better than the DJs and MOTIV you should probably reconsider your taste in music.

The bouncer there Ryan was actually the weirdest most perverted person I've ever met and I've never…read morefelt that uncomfortable with someone. He would not let me and my friends into the club until he was done flirting with my friend and talking about her body and to top it off as we were leaving he grabbed her butt. I will never ever be going back.

Great experience at the Vinyl room! Our bartender Naun was incredible and very attentive. The…read moredrinks he made were delicious, and the vibes and music were amazing. Would definitely come back

It's my first time at the Vinyl Room but definitely not my last. From the ambiance, the drinks, the…read morestaff, the service, all so great. Special shoutout to Thiago for the top tier service! Thank you so much!

Lousy drinks for a retirement toast a few weeks ago. Definitely not returning anytime soonread more

this place is so trashy! the bartenders are always drinking on the job or doing coke in the…read morebathroom. everyone is always too drunk and there are constant fights

Easy to work with, wonderful driver (thank you, Gio!), such a fun way to get around the Bay!read more

Rented a medium size party bus for a bachelor party. On time, clean, and always nearby and quick…read morefor whenever we needed pick up during our night. Dontaye was a fantastic driver, accommodating, and kind. Can't recommend enough for a night out with a large group.

Make-Out Room has a lot of character and such a chill, laid-back vibe. It's a great spot whether…read moreyou're coming with friends or on a date. The atmosphere feels fun and unpretentious, and it's the kind of place you can actually relax and enjoy yourself. They have live music, and I think they even host a salsa night, which adds to the energy and keeps things interesting. It's just a really cool bar to hang out at without feeling overly crowded or try-hard. Overall, a solid spot with personality. I'd totally recommend coming here with your friends if you're looking for a fun, easygoing night out.

I went to Make Out Room on Wednesday May 6, 2026 9:55pm'sh for karaoke. A friend of mine that…read moreworks at Rudi's told me that m.o.r. has karaoke every first and third wednesdays. It's better than I expected with the kj, bartenders, and the crowd. Yes, I did meet my fellow karaoke friends here also. I bought modelo and sierra nevada ipa hazy $6 each and two jameson shots $11 each, reasonable prices. I sang three songs, wait times wasn't bad. I probably go again on the third wednesday.

The ambience, food, staff and everything else is super amazing here but what makes Deja Blue stand…read moreout against all the other jazz places is their unique event center. The event center is the perfect place for birthday parties, conferences, meetings or any type of large get together. I really recommend it if you're trying to host something big!

After supporting one of my Pastor friends, we decided to come to a restaurant we've never been…read morebefore. We searched up places near us, and this place had 4 stars. I will just say this was a very disappointing experience. When we arrived, no one was there. When the greeter did come, she hesitantly approached us and handed us a paper printed menu in a dark, empty restaurant, which immediately felt off to us. When our food was served, several items were served cold and lacked flavor. The catfish was barely seasoned and watery, while the chicken had this "special" barbecue sauce but no taste, the Mac and cheese was straight from a box, and was gummy like, and the greens tasted super watered down. The cornbread was extremely hard, and there were white particles floating in the water. Even basic items like the salt container were unusable, sticking to the container. The owner spoke with our group and hyped the restaurant up, but the food and overall experience did not match what was coming out of his mouth. I also noticed everyone else received cornbread with their meal while I did not. Assuming it came with the meal (since me and my brother ordered the exact same thing) I was later charged an extra $6 for it without being informed. Based on the food quality and overall experience, I won't be returning. If zero stars were an option, that's what I'd give.