Hula's Island Grill & Tiki Room is one of The 15 Best Places with a Happy Hour in Santa Cruz.

1. Hula's Island Grill & Tiki Room

8.3
221 Cathcart St (btwn Pacific Ave & Cedar St), Santa Cruz, CA
Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 80 tips and reviews

Lizzy L.Lizzy Lapp: Hula's Happy Hour is amazing! Bottomless Mimosa's for $10 in 5 different flavors.

Clara G.Clara Gudel: Lilikoi margarita, shrimp rolls...mmm and Tuesday nights mean happy hour.

KillerStellaKillerStella: The Mai Tai was one of the best I've had. Happy Hour is great with $5 tiki drinks and $5 Pupus

Crow's Nest Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places with a Happy Hour in Santa Cruz.

2. Crow's Nest Restaurant

8.3
2218 E Cliff Dr (at 5th Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
American Restaurant · Eastside · 112 tips and reviews

Chris C.Chris Cromwell: happy hour on wednesday comes with great views and prices. go with the nachos!

Emerald R.Emerald Reilly: Best happy hour In Santa Cruz.,awesome view. Get the crab cakes!

Nadine S.Nadine Schaeffer: Great happy hour upstairs

El Palomar Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places with a Happy Hour in Santa Cruz.

3. El Palomar Restaurant

7.5
1336 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 58 tips and reviews

Jose Antonio L.Jose Antonio Lopez Arquelladas: Simply the best Mexican restaurant that I've tried. The burritos are really big and the Camaron's one it's really good. A happy hour from Mon. to Fri.!

Morgan C.Morgan C.: Love this place! Wonderful service, great food, excellent happy hour deals, and did I mention Wonderful service! Fresh smelling place - restaurant and bar, gorgeous and clean.

Marek M.Marek Minecki: Standard Mexican food but very well done... happy hour margaritas and $2 street tacos are a great way to start the evening.

Rosie McCann's Irish Pub & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places with a Happy Hour in Santa Cruz.

4. Rosie McCann's Irish Pub & Restaurant

8.4
1220 Pacific Ave (at Walnut St), Santa Cruz, CA
Pub · Downtown Santa Cruz · 32 tips and reviews

Damon S.Damon Shanle: Fantastic happy hour ($2 off beers/other drink specials/great appetizer deals). And happy hour lasts until 6:30, so you get a few extra minutes to enjoy it!!

J. Adam M.J. Adam Moore 😜🔫: Happy Hour extends during evening NFL games. HALF PRICE SNACKS!

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: Vegans & vegetarians: order the bloody Mary without worsteshire sauce. Who needs anchovies/sardines in their drink? Also, happy hour extends into NFL games on Monday night. Enjoy in the back room

Akira is one of The 15 Best Places with a Happy Hour in Santa Cruz.

5. Akira

8.1
1222 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, Santa Cruz, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Eastside · 25 tips and reviews

Sasa R.Sasa RA: Akira rocks! Delicious food, excellent service, fair prices and an awesome selection of well crafted veggie rolls! One of my favourite sushi spots in Santa Cruz. Also... 2 happy hours every day!

Hexxy S.Hexxy Spex: The sparkling sake is the best cold sake I've ever had. A little fruity and reasonable during their happy hours. Go during happy hour. Cheap small plates, chill vibe, delicious and funky sushi.

Sarah R.Sarah R: Great happy hour. Love the pork gyoza.

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing is one of The 15 Best Places with a Happy Hour in Santa Cruz.

6. Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

8.0
402 Ingalls St Ste 27 (btw Fair Ave and Swift Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Brewery · Westside · 34 tips and reviews

John G.John Gelbius: $3 brews during happy hour.

Shaina P.Shaina Prasad: Great amber ale & seasonal pilsner!! Definitely worth a try. Qualifying pints $5 during happy hour! Take a day out- many other breweries/wineries nearby

Anton S.Anton Shuster: Awesome space. They've got a cute tap room with a brass tree in the middle. The new patio often has shows and food.

Pacific Thai Santa Cruz is one of The 15 Best Places with a Happy Hour in Santa Cruz.

7. Pacific Thai Santa Cruz

7.7
1319 Pacific Ave (btwn Church & Walnut), Santa Cruz, CA
Thai Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 16 tips and reviews

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: Happy hour decompression time

Pacific Thai Santa CruzPacific Thai Santa Cruz: Happy Hour: 3-6pm (Monday- Thursday) & Lunch Specials Hours: 11:30am-2:30pm (Monday-Friday)

Christine C.Christine Coffey: This is the best place to find Boba Tea. They have many different and delicious flavors. If you are brave try the taro or avocado flavor! Read more.

Seabright Brewery is one of The 15 Best Places with a Happy Hour in Santa Cruz.

8. Seabright Brewery

7.7
519 Seabright Ave (at Murray St), Santa Cruz, CA
Brewery · Eastside · 50 tips and reviews

Adam B.Adam Byrne: Happy Hour is Monday thru Friday. To say the least it's worth it to come out. Patio seating with super cheap beer and appetizers. A must!

Cristina B.Cristina B.: Beer is good but not amazing. Fun place and great happy hour deals!

Eric M.Eric Mitchell: Dog friendly patio, beer, and delicious burgers. What else do you need?

Parish Publick House is one of The 15 Best Places with a Happy Hour in Santa Cruz.

9. Parish Publick House

8.2
841 Almar Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Dive Bar · Westside · 25 tips and reviews

Shannon M.Shannon Miller: Happy hour $3 select drafts 4-6p and 11p-12a

Paul G.Paul Griffith: Santa Cruz is an early town, which is fine with me. But if a late night nosh--or a late night hang--is what you need, this is the place. Warm, inviting, great burgers, great beer selection--home run.

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the Deep Fried Pickles

West End Tap & Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places with a Happy Hour in Santa Cruz.

10. West End Tap & Kitchen

8.0
334 Ingalls St Ste D, Santa Cruz, CA
Gastropub · Westside · 32 tips and reviews

Ashley B.Ashley Bruno: Happy hour is great, but get there early. Try the brussel sprouts and flatbread.

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: 🍷 4 oz of wine for $5 (from the tap) is not fantastic. It's best to roll through at happy hour where wine is $3

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: Vegans can order the homemade veggie 🍔. The bread comes from Kelly’s bakery & likely has butter in it. Order your burger w/lettuce wrap instead. Go for lunch when they have kimchi & BBQ condiment

515 Kitchen & Cocktails is one of The 15 Best Places with a Happy Hour in Santa Cruz.

11. 515 Kitchen & Cocktails

8.2
515 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA
Lounge · Downtown Santa Cruz · 56 tips and reviews

ᴡ K.ᴡ Killam: Pretty decent happy hour, good service

Danielle O.Danielle Olsen: If your mind wanders, let it lead you here.....Quiet Village (one of the best cocktails on the menu).

Lauren L.Lauren Langone: Polenta Benedict is DELICIOUS!

Vino Locale is one of The 15 Best Places with a Happy Hour in Santa Cruz.

12. Vino Locale

8.3
55 Municipal Wharf Ste B, Santa Cruz, CA
Wine Bar · 5 tips and reviews

Scott C.Scott Camp IV: Best bar in the world!

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: Join the xfinity wifi here using certificate from wifi.xfinity.com

Jodi M.Jodi Massey: Great service! Fabulous selection!

Stagnaro Bros. is one of The 15 Best Places with a Happy Hour in Santa Cruz.

13. Stagnaro Bros.

7.3
59 Municipal Wharf (at The Pacific Ocean), Santa Cruz, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

Lauren L.Lauren Langone: Freshest oysters on the half-shell...great happy hour!

Morgan C.Morgan C.: Happy Hour : Mon - Fri 3pm - 6pm

Lauren L.Lauren Langone: The sampler plate + martinis + fresh oysters on the half shell will make you feel like you're in Mad Men.

Red Restaurant and Bar is one of The 15 Best Places with a Happy Hour in Santa Cruz.

14. Red Restaurant and Bar

7.9
200 Locust St (Cedar), Santa Cruz, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Cruz · 10 tips and reviews

Steph M.Steph M: It's all about the Flux In-Capicitator. Yummy!

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: Try the Jean Grey. It's earl grey infused gin with simple syrup and a sugary rimmed martini glass.

Marcus S.Marcus Soldate: Get there early, because the lounge will get packed quickly. Dining area is usually open, and the food is delicious, largely portioned, and affordably upscale.

Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta is one of The 15 Best Places with a Happy Hour in Santa Cruz.

15. Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta

7.6
2415 Mission St (Swift St), Santa Cruz, CA
Pizzeria · Westside · 14 tips and reviews

SarahSarah: Yummy square pizza! They have a pizza lunch special. Their BBQ chicken and Asian inspired pizzas are bomb, too.

Brad H.Brad Haeger: Jalapeño, pineapple, and bacon on a square crust... Chew, swallow and repeat!

Danny S.Danny Skitsko: All you can eat pizza on Tuesdays!!