If you're into golf, you'll want to visit the Californian seaside town of Monterey. You'll find over two dozen golf courses within a ten mile radius of Monterey, with several of those courses right in town. The closest courses to town include 18-hole par 72 Del Monte Golf Course, 18-hole par 69 Monterey Pines Golf Course and the 18-hole par 71 Laguna Seca Course. As a waterfront town and home to a legion of young adults at the Defense Language Institute, Monterey has quite a lively night life. Check out one of Monterey's night clubs if you're looking for live music, comedians, a game of pool or just a place to dance.
Monterey Live
Monterey Live is primarily a live music venue, showcasing acts from practically every music genre---from rock to soul to blue grass---as well as performances by comedians. The on-site Live Wired Café features a full-service bar and serves up a range of typical pub fare, including sandwiches, wraps and snack foods such as calamari, potato skins and fried shrimp.
Even though it's a "night" club, Monterey Live occasionally puts on afternoon performances so you can catch a show and grab a coffee rather than a cocktail.
Monterey Live
414 Alvarado St.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 373-5483
montereylive.org
Planet Gemini
Planet Gemini is strictly a dance and comedy club, featuring performances from local and national comedians every Friday and Saturday night. If dancing is more your style, head to the club on a Wednesday night for Banda night, featuring Latin music and dancing, or on a Thursday night for live country music. Tuesday's Italian night features live Italian music and an Italian dinner menu with spaghetti, chicken Alfredo and chicken parmesan, plus a selection of wines and desserts.
Planet Gemini
2110 Fremont St.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 373-1449
theplanetmonterey.com
Blue Fin Cafe and Billiards
Renovated and reopened in June 2009, the Blue Fin Café and Billiards is a modern night club with a wide selection of entertainment options. The multi-room club features a large billiards area with 11 tournament regulation pool tables. Club Play is the club's live band performance venue and dance floor, featuring a range of live musical talent. Even when there's no live entertainment, you can head to Club Play for their DJ Dance Party on Friday and Saturday nights.
If dancing, live music and pool aren't enough, you can also grab a full meal from the kitchen, engage in a beer pong tournament or catch a live comedy act on Thursday nights.
Blue Fin Café and Billiards
685 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 717-4280
bluefinbilliards.com
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