Two venues. One vision. Farm-to-table dining meets the best nightlife on the central coast.
Pleasure Point · Pacific Avenue · Since 2009
2012
Süda founded
2009
Motiv founded
4.9★
OpenTable · 445 reviews
#1
Nightclub every year
Süda
Heart of Pleasure Point.
The name means "heart" in Estonian. Since 2012, Süda has been a community anchor — where farm-to-table meets coastal California soul.
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Farm to Table
Grown in Corralitos. Served in Pleasure Point.
Chef Partner James Mann sources hyper-fresh, local ingredients — including herbs and produce from Süda's own garden plot. Sustainable seafood. Locally sourced meats. Bold, seasonal flavors.
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Weekend Brunch
Crème Brûlée French Toast.
Friday through Sunday starting at 10 AM. The reason locals line up on Saturday morning.
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The Space
Fire pit patio. Industrial chic.
Cement floors, steel fixtures, coastal touches. Outdoor patio with heaters and a central fire pit for year-round vibes. Lively without being loud.
Vegan & gluten-free options crafted with the same care. Every plate tells the story of Santa Cruz.
Motiv
Inspired culture. Pacific Ave.
Voted Santa Cruz's best nightclub every single year since 2009. Music. Art. Food. Community. All under one roof.
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The Club
Best DJs. Best bartenders.
From Top 40 to House — DJs from all over bring the energy. Two full-service bars with craft cocktails. Quick, friendly bartenders. Safe, welcoming atmosphere.
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Hidden Upstairs
Ulterior. The speakeasy.
A hidden lounge above the dance floor. Full-service bar, intimate atmosphere, craft cocktails — for those who want the quality without the bass. Santa Cruz's best-kept secret.
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More Than a Club
Art. Politics. Community.
Art shows, benefits, political forums, social events. Motiv pushes everyone's creative threshold. College Night every Thursday.
The Kitchen
Yellowtail Sushi Tacos · Bolognese Pasta · Fresh Tapas Selection · Rotating Small Plates
Full food service. Fresh appetizers and entrées that hold their own against any restaurant in town.
The Bar
Farm to glass.
California spirits. Herbs grown on-site. Seasonal menus that shift with what the land gives.
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The Süda 75
Basil, cucumber & lavender riff on a French 75 — gin, cucumber basil vodka, lemon, bubbly
"The theme at Süda is farm-fresh, sustainable foods and staying local. We try to bring that home in the liquor domain as well."
Tristan Hickenbottom, Bar Manager
The Story
Built over 15 years.
2009
Motiv opens on Pacific Ave
A bar, dance club, and cultural hub. Voted best nightclub in year one — a title it never gives up.
2012
Süda opens in Pleasure Point
Mike Pitt and Daniel Voskoboynikov create a farm-to-table restaurant with an industrial-chic space and serious cocktail program.
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Ulterior opens upstairs
A hidden speakeasy above Motiv. Full bar, lounge vibes, craft cocktails for those who know.
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The Corralitos garden
Süda grows its own herbs and produce. Farm-to-glass cocktails with California-made spirits and seasonal ingredients.
Built by Mike Pitt.
Co-owner alongside Daniel Voskoboynikov at Süda. Over 15 years shaping Santa Cruz hospitality — from late-night dance floors to farm-to-table brunch. All rooted in community.