Bud's at La Playa

Bud's at La Playa A community where jade hunting and drunken poetry readings are popular pastimes. And Bud’s is an ode to its legends.

Host to painters, musicians, writers, and all the poly-hyphenates in between, Carmel is a gathering place unlike anywhere else.

Start with a drink. The rest tends to figure itself out.
05/30/2026

Start with a drink. The rest tends to figure itself out.

The hardest part of the night? Deciding where to begin.📸
05/23/2026

The hardest part of the night? Deciding where to begin.

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Drinks with a garden view. 🌱🍸
05/16/2026

Drinks with a garden view. 🌱🍸

Wander in for a special Fadeaway Session on Sunday, May 17. In the low glow of Bud’s intimate listening room, & take t...
05/15/2026

Wander in for a special Fadeaway Session on Sunday, May 17. In the low glow of Bud’s intimate listening room, & take the stage at 7PM with a close-knit set of songs by Dylan, The Beatles, Bowie, and more. As the evening unfolds, Seagreen Serenades of (((folkYEAH!))) carries the night onward on vinyl. Neighbors, travelers, and curious listeners are invited to settle in and stay awhile.
Explore upcoming sessions — link in bio.
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Some memberships come with perks. This one comes with a key—and a very good pour.
05/15/2026

Some memberships come with perks. This one comes with a key—and a very good pour.

Turn up and tune into the moment. Fadeaway Sessions drift into Bud’s on May 14th with a vinyl set from of and , brough...
05/12/2026

Turn up and tune into the moment. Fadeaway Sessions drift into Bud’s on May 14th with a vinyl set from of and , brought to us by our kindred spirits, (((folkYEAH!))). Needle drops at 6PM. Locals, travelers, and wayward audiophiles — all are welcome.⁠
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See Fadeaway Sessions show dates & more—link in bio.👆⁠
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The best nights at Bud’s don’t start with a plan—just a full table and nowhere else to be.⁠⁠⁠📸
05/08/2026

The best nights at Bud’s don’t start with a plan—just a full table and nowhere else to be.⁠
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Not every legend is behind the bar. Some come with fries.⁠⁠⁠📸
05/01/2026

Not every legend is behind the bar. Some come with fries.⁠
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Where the light softens and the records spin. Fadeaway Sessions return to Bud’s on April 30th with Tyler from .records.c...
04/28/2026

Where the light softens and the records spin. Fadeaway Sessions return to Bud’s on April 30th with Tyler from .records.ca on vinyl, alongside our kindred spirits at (((folkYEAH!))). Needle drops at 6PM. Drift in and let the sound carry you.⁠
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See Fadeaway Sessions show dates & more — link in bio.⁠ ☝️⁠
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A full room, a low hum, and the kind of night that builds one round at a time.⁠⁠⁠📸 .friday
04/24/2026

A full room, a low hum, and the kind of night that builds one round at a time.⁠
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Address

Camino Real At Eighth Avenue
Carmel, CA
93921

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 10pm
Tuesday 3pm - 10pm
Wednesday 3pm - 10pm
Thursday 3pm - 10pm
Friday 3pm - 10pm
Saturday 3pm - 10pm
Sunday 3pm - 10pm

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+18312936100

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