October 19 – November 18, 2023
Thursdays & Fridays in October
Thursdays – Saturdays in November
4pm‑8pm
at Brews at the Beach near Neptune’s Kingdom
Indulge in top Bay Area craft beers paired with delicious foods, while enjoying FREE live music.
For Purchase
$36 Beer & Food Flight*
3 Food Items, 3 Beer Tastes (pairing menu)
$24 Beer Flight
4 Beer Tastes
$15 Bites & Brews T-Shirt
$15 Bites & Brews Trucker Hat
$30 Beer & Food Flight*
3 Food Items, 3 Beer Tastes
$20 Beer Flight
4 Beer Tastes
$15 Bites & Brews T-Shirt
$15 Bites & Brews Trucker Hat
*Season Pass Member Special:
Purchase a Beer & Food Flight, show your current Season Pass, and get a FREE Bites & Brews Trucker Hat while supplies last ($15 value).
2023 Food/Beer Pairing Menus
Delicious food and pairings inspired by our Boardwalk chef.
Oct 19-20: “Take it to the Streets”
- Street Dog
- – Death and Taxes, Black Lager, Moonlight Brewing
- Chili & Biscuit Bites
- – Strawberry Buzz, Blonde Ale with Strawberries, Fruition Brewing
- Grilled Nectarine- with Burrata, Honey and Mint
- – Extra Extra Irish Stout, Bare Bottle Brewing
October 26-27: “Mexico”
- Street Taco
- – Somos Cultura, Purple Corn Lager, Fox Tale Fermentation Project
- Corn Fritter with Black Bean Salad
- – Sonic Bloom, IPA, Fox Tale Fermentation Project
- Bionico
- – Blonde Von Tropic, Tropical Blonde Ale, Barebottle Brewing
November 2-4: “lsland”
- Poke Nachos
- – Brut Pear Cider, Pear Cider, Hemly Cider
- Korean Short Rib Manapua
- – Nose Goblin, West Coast IPA, Ghost Town Brewing
- Pineapple & Spam or Pineapple Musubi
- – Knuspring, Festbier, German Lager, Narrative Fermentation
November 9-11: “BBQ”
- Brisket Slider
- – Stratatron, West Coast IPA, Narrative Fermentation
- Chicken and Mashed Potato
- – East Lake, Vienna-style Amber Lager, Fruition Brewing
- Strawberry Shortcake
- – Silence is Golden, Cream Ale, Woodhouse
November 16-18: “Just About Turkey Time Menu”
- Turkey Slider with Cranberry Chipotle Chutney
- – Apricot Lure, Fruited Hazy Double IPA, Fruition Brewing
- Flash Fried Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Fig Reduction
- – Westy McWest Coast, IPA, Narrative Fermentation
- Cranberry Panna Cotta
- – Oak Town, Brown Ale, Calicraft Brewing Co
November 17-19: “Just About Turkey Time Menu”
- Fried Turkey and Stuffing waffle
- – Discretion Brewing, Shimmer Pils, Pilsner
- Mashed Potato ball with ham and cheese
- – Morgan Territory, Bees Better Have My Honey
- Cranberry Panna Cotta
- – Fox Tale Fermentation Project, Fung Shui, Farm House
FREE MOVIES
Thursdays (in Oct. and Nov.)
Saturdays (in Nov.)
Starting at 6:30pm
On Colonnade Stage
Thursday
October 13
Hocus Pocus
Thursday
October 20
Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Thursday
October 27
Shaun of the Dead
Thursday
November 3
A Night at the Roxbury
Saturday
November 5
A Night at the Roxbury
Thursday
November 10
Jaws
Saturday
November 12
Jaws
Thursday
November 17
Rocky
Saturday
November 19
Rocky
FREE LIVE MUSIC
Thursdays & Fridays
6:30pm-7:30pm
On Colonnade Deck
October 19-20
Wendy Estorga
Wendy Estorga is a Santa Cruz area singer/songwriter. She has done everything from touring the U.S. in a pop/rock band to playing solo gigs at coffee shops. You’ll likely hear her play a mix of covers and originals, and hopefully feel like you’ve made a new friend after attending a show.
Learn more.
October 26-27
Dave Matsumura
Dave Matsumura is a singer/songwriter/producer from Santa Cruz. He leads the music ministry at Christian Life Center, and he loves music, surfing and donuts. With deep family roots in Hilo, Hawaii, he enjoys including ukulele in his music sets as well as exploring many other styles and sounds in the music spectrum. You never know what you’ll get, but you’re guaranteed a smile and good vibes.
Learn more.
November 2-3
Asher Stern
Asher Stern is a traveling singer/songwriter based out of Santa Cruz. He creates a lively atmosphere playing a mix of familiar covers and original songs, and uses a loop pedal to add layers of sound with his guitar. Crowds both old and young always appreciate his soulful vibe.
Learn more.
November 9-10
Dave Matsumura
Dave Matsumura is a singer/songwriter/producer from Santa Cruz. He leads the music ministry at Christian Life Center, and he loves music, surfing and donuts. With deep family roots in Hilo, Hawaii, he enjoys including ukulele in his music sets as well as exploring many other styles and sounds in the music spectrum. You never know what you’ll get, but you’re guaranteed a smile and good vibes.
Learn more.
November 16-17
Asher Stern
Asher Stern is a traveling singer/songwriter based out of Santa Cruz. He creates a lively atmosphere playing a mix of familiar covers and original songs, and uses a loop pedal to add layers of sound with his guitar. Crowds both old and young always appreciate his soulful vibe.
Learn more.
November 18
Coffee Zombie Collective
Since 2010, Coffee Zombie Collective has impressed crowds with original songs alongside irreverent acoustic covers of contemporary pop hits.
Learn more.
FIRE PIT RENTALS
Add to the fun with ocean-view fire pits
and/or MyBoardwalk Cards!
Details
- Specific food items are rotated each week, and are inspired by the Boardwalk’s chef. Beers are recommended to compliment the food items, but guests are welcome to mix and match.
- Beer comes in 6-oz. tastes for flights.
- Additional food is available for purchase along the Boardwalk and at Boardwalk Grille.
- IDs WILL BE CHECKED, you must be 21 years or older to consume alcoholic beverages.
- Please don’t drink and drive. Use Uber, Lyft, taxi, or contact a sober driver.
October 13, 2022 – November 19, 2022
Thursdays & Fridays in October
Thursdays – Saturdays in November
4pm‑8pm
at Brews at the Beach
Indulge in top Bay Area craft beers paired with delicious foods, while enjoying FREE entertainment Thursdays and Fridays.
Beer & Food Flight*
3 Food Items, 3 Beer Tastes
Beer Flight
4 Beer Tastes
$15 Bites & Brews T-Shirt
$15 Bites & Brews Trucker Hat
*Season Pass Member Special: Purchase a Beer & Food Flight, show your current Season Pass, and get a FREE Bites & Brews Trucker Hat while supplies last ($15 value).
Pairings
Menu coming soon!
Live Entertainment on Neptune's Stage
Friday Bands 6:30pm-7:30pm
- Schedule coming soon!
Thursday Movies starting at 6:30pm
- Schedule coming soon!
Fire Pits
Add to the fun with ocean-view fire pits and/or MyBoardwalk Cards!
Details
- Specific food items are rotated each week, and are inspired by the Boardwalk’s private event chef Ryan Yates. Beers are recommended to compliment the food items, but guests are welcome to mix and match.
- Beer comes in 6-oz. tastes for flights.
- Additional food is available for purchase along the Boardwalk and at Barbary Coast Restaurant.
- IDs WILL BE CHECKED, you must be 21 years or older to consume alcoholic beverages.
- Please don’t drink and drive. Use Uber, Lyft, taxi, or contact a sober driver.
