Castaways

3623 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz
(831) 465-8200

Recent Reviews

Lori Oliphant

Laura tends bar here but she shouldn't be. So rude and dismissive.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 1

Brian B.

Place is amazing and the guy that owns the place rocks!!! If you're in Santa Cruz and need a good spot for drinks The Castaways is your spot!

Melissa H.

Why did it take me this years old to realize what amazing tiki drinks Castaways has?!?! I strongly feel this is the most underrated bar in town. $12 gets me a Mai Tai that is hands-down the best (arguably over the ones in Hawaii) and is made with high-quality rums and fresh lime juice - no crappy fillers where I'm hung over the next day. Easy going vibe, rad bartenders, pool tables, music & won't break the bank. Great hidden secret and has been my spot since I had my first drink there 8 months ago. Also recommended: piranha for 2 (or one :))

Stiff Johnson

GentlemenThis place has the finest assortment of young hot females that come here to dance when the DJ is spinning.Hot Cougar bartenders1 bartender has her kid with the stroller so you know she gets downGood crowd, Great drinks, hot chics

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

K Takahara

Lame outdated dive bar with terrible overpriced drinks.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Omni Torch

Cool dive bar.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Matthew Sai

Nice tiki themed bar with a solid tiki cocktail menu. Drinks were good. We happened to be there on Wednesday night when they were serving hot wings. The wings were delicious, with my favorite being the jerk chicken. Great night

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

J Vargas

Small local bar. Drinks were good, bartender was nice.

Service: 5

Cali Coaster

Really friendly bartenders, cool music system

Kayla V.

Clean, laidback spot with excellent service from the bartender. There's pool tables, darts, and a small couch lounge area as well. Not sure why it's rated so low

Luis H.

I haven't had any food but the staff is friendly and the ambience is on point! Also the price is good! Definitely recommend

Harrison M.

Super cool dive bar! Cheap well drinks, friendly locals, and two pool tables. The waitress was very friendly as well!

Ely Berns

One of my favorite bars on the east side! Two pool tables, great drinks, and amazing bartenders. The wings are flames if you catch them on a night they have them, and Amanda is a true gem of a bartender.

James Stanchfield

Jennifer is a good nugget, and a fun bartender.

Jeffrey Hoxsie

My local Watering Hole this place is the bomb. Great service cold beer and fun.

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