Monterey, California is down the street from Pebble Beach, the preeminent golf resort in the United States. The facility is home to The Links at Spanish Bay, Spy Glass, Del Monte and Pebble Beach Golf Links, host of the 2010 U.S. Open Championship and ranked America's best public course by Golf Digest for 2009/2010. After an unforgettable day on the course, golfers can hit some of the night clubs in Monterey.
Blue Fin Cafe & Billiards
The Blue Fin Cafe & Billiards features live music every Friday and Saturday night. The club also has a DJ-led dance party from 9 to 11:30 p.m. each Saturday and a salsa night at 9 p.m. Thursday. Salsa lessons are provided before the dancing begins. The Blue Fin Cafe serves appetizers, salads, burgers and sandwiches. Featured entrees include fresh grilled salmon, a 10-oz. ribeye steak and chicken enchiladas. Brunch is served Sunday morning in the cafe. The club has 11 pool tables, more than a dozen beers on tap and a full bar. The club is open from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday.
Blue Fin Cafe & Billiards
685 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 717-4280
bluefinbilliards.com
Planet Gemini
Planet Gemini features stand-up comedy, dining, dancing and live music under one roof. The nightclub has a stand-up act from 9:15 to 10:45 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Thursday nights are all country with dance lessons at 7:30 p.m. followed by live music or a DJ. The club also holds an Italian night with live music and wine and food specials. Wednesday night is banda (traditional Mexican brass music) night at the club and Sunday is salsa night, with a weekly dance contest.
Planet Gemini
2110 N. Fremont St.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 373-1449
theplanetmonterey.com
London Bridge Pub
Music ranging from bluegrass and folk to eclectic acoustic and classic rock is on tap at the London Bridge Pub. Live music is played each Friday and Saturday night and trivia night is held on Tuesday. The nightclub has two outdoor heated patios that overlook the harbor and beach. Nine flat-screen televisions are on the premises, showing various sporting events. The menu includes appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrees such as fresh fish. Happy hour is held from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
London Bridge Pub
256 Figueroa St, Wharf #2
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-0581
lbpmonterey.com
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Brendan O'Brien is a professional journalist in Milwaukee, Wis. He has worked for several news organizations, newspapers such as the "Milwaukee Journal Sentinel" and trade magazines during his 15-year career. He is currently a freelance writer who works for several publications.
