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Venue · Santa Cruz, CA
The Catalyst Events & Tickets
- Nov13FriTickets
9:00 PM
- Nov14SatTickets
- Nov15SunTickets
9:00 PM
- Nov18WedTickets
9:00 PM
- Feb5FriTickets
9:00 PM
- Mar6SatTickets
8:30 PM
About The Catalyst
The Catalyst is a nightclub located at 1011 Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz, California. The club has hosted big-name artists such as Neil Young, Pearl Jam, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Emmylou Harris, Phish, Iggy Pop, and Nirvana. The Catalyst was also a venue where local bands could achieve popularity. Some of the local band in the 1970s were Snail, Oganookie, and Jango.
Getting there
🚉 Public transport
- Beach Station (Santa Cruz)Train station1.2 km · 20 min walk
🅿️ Parking
- Elm Street Parking LotCar park50 m · 1 min walk
- Calvary Church ParkingCar park140 m · 2 min walk
- Front/Cathcart Parking LotCar park160 m · 3 min walk
- Pearl Alley Parking LotCar park180 m · 3 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
🛏️ Hotels near The Catalyst
Check prices ↗- Pacific Blue InnHotel390 m · 6 min walk
- Hotel St. GeorgeHotel500 m · 8 min walk
- Hotel SolaresMotel520 m · 8 min walk
- Hinds Victorian Guest HouseGuest house530 m · 9 min walk
- Surf City Inn & SuitesMotel540 m · 9 min walk
- El View LodgeMotel540 m · 9 min walk
🛏️ Hotels near The Catalyst
Check prices ↗🍽️ Eat & drink nearby
- Hula's Island Grill & Tiki RoomRestaurant · regional30 m · 1 min walk
- LúpuloPub · tapas60 m · 1 min walk
- Mariposa Coffee BarCafé · cuban70 m · 1 min walk
- Melo Melo Kava BarBar70 m · 1 min walk
- The Buzz SushiRestaurant · sushi80 m · 1 min walk
- Surf City BilliardsBar80 m · 1 min walk
- Kianti's Pizza and Pasta BarRestaurant · italian90 m · 1 min walk
- Blue LagoonBar90 m · 1 min walk
Artists & teams coming to The Catalyst
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The Catalyst: FAQs
What's on at The Catalyst?
The Catalyst has 6 upcoming events. Next up: Andre Nickatina on Friday, November 13, 2026.
Where is The Catalyst?
The Catalyst is located at 1011 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060.
What is the nearest station to The Catalyst?
The nearest station is Beach Station (Santa Cruz) (Train station), about 1.2 km from The Catalyst.
Which hotels are closest to The Catalyst?
The closest places to stay are Pacific Blue Inn (390 m), Hotel St. George (500 m), and Hotel Solares (520 m).
Where can I park near The Catalyst?
Public car parks near The Catalyst include Elm Street Parking Lot (50 m), Calvary Church Parking (140 m), and Front/Cathcart Parking Lot (160 m).