The Castaways

Had a great fourth of July with the exception of having met the bar tender at this establishment. Myself and 6 other went after we had enough fun with the fireworks. while seated at the bar an older gentlemen had an issue and fell flat on his face, the second time he fell he hurt my friend by twisting her ankle. The bar tender made a noise and gesture I thought could have meant she was going to intervene with the obviously over intoxicated gentleman, I stepped in and proceeded to tell him he was cut off. that's when the bar tender Leah Regan stopped me and proceeded to curse at me while telling me she was buying him another shot. she was to say the least extremely rude and extremely offensive. after consulting with my friends which are all locals they told me not to worry she is just really drunk. obviously being drunk at work while working and encouraging people to drink way beyond a safe manner is absolutely un expectable. needless to say I will not give this bar my business again.

My girlfriend and I were visiting her hometown of Santa Cruz , And decided to grab a drink with some of her high school friends. What a mistake it was to choose this bar. The sec we walked in the door we were harassed by drunks . While sitting at the bar I was harassed by some alcoholic local, who was very obviously high on meth, and trying to pick a fight with me. He Repeatedly used vilger and racist language toward us.
I'm 31 years old and I'm no longer interested in bar fights, and believe me I've had my share. So we left without finishing Our drinks.

If You're looking for unfriendly bar full of alcoholic locals that will harass you and your girlfriend this is your place

I love Santa Cruz and have fond memories of spending time in my 20s but this bar really lowered my opinion of this city

Came here on a weekday during Happy Hour. Good, cheap drinks, friendly bartender and local crowd. Not pretentious or fancy, but just a simple place to get a drink and relax. The bathroom walls are a chalk board for people to graffiti on with chalk- brilliant idea!!!

I'll be back for sure.