Dimly lit locals hangout, stay for dinner. Shadowbrook 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola, 475-1511. Exquisite garden, plenty of atmosphere. New redwood bar with indoor waterfall. Sir Froggy's Pub 4771 Soquel Drive, Soquel, 476-9802.
Party starts early here.
Skinny McDoogle's 3910 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz, 476-4442. Pleasure Point bar. Now caters to young music scene. Zelda's 203 Esplanade, Capitola, 475-4900. Dinner, music and a view.