Salsa by the Sea
Overview:
Salsa By The Sea is a free, weekly outdoor salsa dancing event held next to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, by the Ideal Bar & Grill. The event runs all year long (except when it rains) and the start time depends on the season (later in the summer, earlier in the winter). Some weekends are “Bachata by the Sea”, with more bachata music played than salsa.
Details:
| Event: | Outdoor Dance Party |
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| Date: | Every Sunday | |
| Time: | 3-7pm (depends on weather) | |
| Cost: | Free | |
| Instructors: | N/A | |
| Address: | Ideal Bar & Grill 106 Beach Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Get Directions via Google Maps  |
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| Contact: |
 Event Facebook Page |
Important: Event times are subject to change. Always double check with the event organizer before making plans.
Our Review:
Salsa by the Sea is one of my favorite events to go to during the summer months, and we usually make a day out of it, hanging out on the beach working on our tans during the day, then dancing on the Boardwalk during the afternoon.
Parking can be a little tough to find, and dancing on the wooden planks of the Boardwalk can be a little tough, but this one of my favorite outdoor salsa events, and well worth the drive over the Santa Cruz mountains.
Also, as I learned this the hard way I'll just say that the deck is old and prone to splinters, so don't dance barefoot. Ladies don't bring your nice heels either since those could easily get caught in the cracks - tennis shoes or slippers are your best bet here.
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4 people found this review helpful
Dancing salsa on an outdoor deck by the sea, what could be better? wear old shoes and bring sunblock!
1 person found this review helpful
This is an event that I cherish! I tell people all over the USA about this wonderful community dance jam. Donny, the man who started this event and recently passed on , had a great vision to bring the latin dance community together to celebrate
dancing by the beech into the sunset.(RIP Donny….you sweetheart of a dude) Pura Vida!!! see all ya all on da dance flor!
Doug Dirt
Great way to practice or learn some sweet salsa moves! Under the gorgeous Santa Cruz sun and picturesque beachfront view, SBTS is the best free thing for anyone who is up for a good time.
Great local event in that santa cruz does not attract the dancer of some years back????? however this event has survived (remember the days when even theCrows Nest had salsa two or more times a week ?????????
I love this event! I wish it could go on all night