Monterey Nightlife
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Note: The After Dark nightclub closed in January, 1999.
The Lighthouse Bar & Grill closed in 2007.
The only gay bar near Monterey is Franco's Norma Jean (see
below)
Dakota
1209
Pacific St. in downtown Santa Cruz.
Dancing 7 nights a week.
Full bar. I haven't been here in years, but it's still there
apparently. Many younger lesbians dancing up a storm.
Franco's Norma Jean
10639
Merritt St., Castroville 831/633-2090
A friendly place celebrating Castroville's first Artichoke Queen,
Marilyn Monroe. Mostly Latino. Only open Saturdays. Excellent
DJs spinning everything from techno to tajana. Very popular
among locals. Pool table, full bar. Open Sat., 8 p.m. - 2 a.m.
$5 cover.