Joe's Bar

Joe's Bar sits on State Route 9 in Boulder Creek, deep in the San Lorenzo Valley, and it is as much a part of the mountain landscape as the redwoods around it. This is a classic mountain dive bar where the beer is cold, the regulars know each other by name, and the live music on weekend nights fills the room with exactly the kind of unpretentious energy that you cannot manufacture. Acoustic performers take the stage on Friday, Saturday, Wednesday, and Sunday nights, and the intimate scale of the room puts you close enough to the musician to hear them breathe. The San Lorenzo Valley has its own distinct culture and its own musical identity, and Joe's Bar is one of the best places to experience both.