Need a place to kick back and watch the big game this Sunday? Look no further than City on a Hill’s guide to find an ideal spot on- or off-campus to watch the Super Bowl.
Motiv
Where: 1209 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz (map)
When: 2 p.m. to midnight
Looking for the after-party? Go no further than the super-chic Motiv, which offers an opportunity to get down after the game. DJs and leather chairs will provide a hip atmosphere for those looking for a good time during and after the match-up. A huge sound system, two 55-inch HD screens and a 99-inch HD projector will surround the dance floor, which is sure to be crowded with all sorts of partygoers and football fans.
99 Bottles
Where: 110 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz (map)
When: 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
99 Bottles is a downtown Santa Cruz restaurant where you can find alcoholic beverages for those of age, but without the bar atmosphere. On Super Bowl Sunday they will be offering food that corresponds to the regions from which the Colts and Saints hail (Indianapolis and New Orleans, respectively). It doesn’t just stop with the food — the establishment will also have beers that correspond to the teams. With this special menu and a big-screen TV on the upper floor, 99 Bottles is sure to be a winner for local football fans this Sunday.
Rush Inn
Where: 113 Knight St., Santa Cruz (map)
When: 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.
This is the quintessential “dive bar” in Santa Cruz — simple with no frills. However, for the Super Bowl they will be spicing things up with their Salsa Cook-off. First-prize winner gets $25, second place wins $15, and third place gets $10. It’s sure to be a heated competition, much like the game. The Rush Inn will also offer great bar food, cheap beer prices and a pool table for some good old-fashioned bar fun.
Crown Fireside Lounge
Where: Crown College
When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
If you’re down to walk up those killer stairs and appreciate a wondrous spread of Costco food, Crown’s Fireside Lounge will play host to a handful of rowdy kids watching the Saints vs. Colts game on Sunday. Tabitha Chirrick, a second-year student associated with the college, explained it would be just a casual gathering. “We’re going to get together, buy some food and watch the Super Bowl,” she said. “Come have fun, eat food and watch football. It’s open to everybody, but I expect mostly Crown kids.”
Stevenson Event Center
Where: Stevenson College
When: 3 to 7 p.m.
Stevenson residents are welcome to head over to the Stevenson Event Center to watch the big game in an event sponsored by the Stevenson Student Council. The spacious room and oversized projection screen make for the perfect location to gather and watch the Super Bowl. A large viewing space allows for a sizeable crowd, but the audience is intimately related through college affiliation — thereby giving students a family atmosphere that feels like a home away from home.
