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 Impressive to say the least when you think of the staggering number of ridiculously named drinks a bartender has to remember how to make.  I asked him to make a Moscow Mule, which I don't feel like is a common request, and he recited the ingredients back to me off the top of his head.  Either way it was a good time with the live music.  I think the crowd was a little bit older than me (they were mostly in their 40s and above I'd say), but since it was my first time there I don't know if that's normal or not.  They played some great tunes and had all the ladies (and a few guys) dancing by the end of their set. Woooooweeee!  What a great dive!  I went a watched a coworker sit in to play with the regular band at Neptune's and had a rockin' good time. Just don't take him up on too many of his creations and expect to motor up PCH. I guarantee it will be a memorable experience, and be sure to say hello to Juan for me. Afternoons are my favorite for sports watching, but they do get some decent live bands on weekend evenings.ĭon't be afraid of the exterior biker bar look, or the scruffy appearance of some of the regs. The place is a true living historic icon, and all should visit at least once. This used to be on my weekend bicycle circuit before old age and laziness kicked in, and Juan still remembers my drink of choice after all of these years. Everyone loves Juan in Sunset Beach where he is pretty much a rock star. Juan is a master mixologist, and likes to try out his creations on the regulars, compt of course. Dad, a former chef at a now defunct local seafood joint, does the cooking, and Juan mans the bar and handles the front of the house. Present day it is owned by Juan and his dad. As opposed to some doubters it really did happen as I was there. Yep, a complete wedding ceremony with preacher, best man, and bridesmaids. Yeah, you may want to read that sentence again. The now legendary event was when they had a wedding ceremony for the two stuffed beavers that sat on one end of the boat hull that acted as the bar. And if they did, would seldom write anyone up on a DUI. Kids, those were the days when it was sorta ok to drink and drive, as the cops rarely pulled anyone over. My favorite times to visit back in the day was Halloween (incredibly wild), and St Patricks Day (epic). Then, as well as present day, mostly older. An interesting crowd of mostly friendly hard drinking folks. Lot's of regulars just like now, and apparently some of the same from 30 years ago. He had the place overly decked out with guns and various other munitions. The then owner was a retired military officer, US Navy I believe. When I first moved to OC (late 70's) this was a favorite of a then coworker. Oh lord where do I start with this review.