Monterey Peninsula: Drinking and nightlife
Monterey has always been better known as a sleepy, romantic getaway than as a hub of hip nightlife, but the Monterey Jazz Festival in mid-September (tel 1-800/307-3378, ) is the oldest continuous jazz festival in the world and draws crowds from afar.Crown and Anchor 150 W Franklin St, Monterey tel 831/649-6496. All your English favorites, from fish'n'chips to bangers'n'mash, at this unpretentious local pub, best known for its wide selection of brews.
Franco's Norma Jean Club 10639 Merritt St, Castroville tel 831/633-2090. On the route to Santa Cruz, this disco serves up Latin, house and techno to local trendies.
Lighthouse Bar & Grill 281 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey tel 831/373-4488. Friendly gay pub where the locals hang out, with a pool table and Sunday "beer bust" starting at 2pm.
The Mucky Duck 479 Alvarado St, Monterey tel 831/655-3031. Sip a 20oz Guinness around the fire, at the bar or at a table on the patio out back. Occasional live folk, Celtic and rock music; DJ on the back patio.
Planet Gemini 625 Cannery Row, Monterey tel 831/373-1449. Mixed music and comedy venue usually with cheap cover. Closed Mon.
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