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Kava Bars in California

All 18 we list, across 15 cities — 7% of every kava bar in the directory nationally.

18
kava bars
15
cities
7%
of the US total

Where they actually are

Sacramento has the most at 3, and the state's top three cities hold roughly 33% of the total. That's a relatively even spread, so there's a reasonable chance of finding one within reach of most parts of the state.

California cities

Sacramento · 3San Diego · 2Santa Monica · 1Los Angeles · 1Huntington Beach · 1Roseville · 1Rancho Cordova · 1Redondo Beach · 1Carlsbad · 1Davis · 1Long Beach · 1Ventura · 1Santa Cruz · 1San Bruno · 1Oakland · 1
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18 venues

PILA KAVA — alcohol-free kava bars in Sacramento, CAPhoto: PILA KAVA
Alcohol-Free

PILA KAVA

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Kava Bars · Sacramento, CA

PILA KAVA is a kava bar in Sacramento, CA — kava is a South Pacific root drink served in a bar setting, with no alcohol involved. It closes at 9pm. It rates 5…

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Kava Bar — alcohol-free kava bars in San Bruno, CAPhoto: Local Lens
Alcohol-Free

Kava Bar

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Kava Bars · San Bruno, CA

A kava bar — a bar built around kava, the traditional South Pacific root drink, served alongside other non-alcoholic botanicals. It's on 630 San Mateo Ave. We…

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Melo Melo Kava Bar — alcohol-free kava bars in Oakland, CA
Alcohol-Free

Melo Melo Kava Bar

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Kava Bars · Oakland, CA

Melo Melo Kava Bar is a kava bar in Oakland, CA — kava is a South Pacific root drink served in a bar setting, with no alcohol involved. It closes at midnight.…

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Before you go

Kava bars are quieter than bars, the drink is earthy and numbs your mouth slightly, and the effect is calm rather than intoxicating. Our guide covers what it's like.

Kava is not risk-free: it has been associated with liver problems, particularly alongside alcohol or certain medications, and it isn't recommended in pregnancy. If you take regular medication or have a liver condition, ask a doctor rather than a bartender. Nothing here is medical advice.

7 of these 18 have their alcohol policy corroborated against Google's business data — what our checks mean. Some venues calling themselves kava bars also serve beer, so it's worth checking. Tell us if we've missed one.

Common questions

How many kava bars are there in California?

We list 18 across 15 cities — 7% of every kava bar in our national directory. There's no official register, so treat this as what we've found and checked rather than a definitive count.

Which California city has the most kava bars?

Sacramento, with 3. The top three cities hold about 33% of the state's total, so the scene is concentrated rather than spread evenly.

Do kava bars serve alcohol?

Most serve none at all, which is the point. Some do also serve beer, and we've found venues describing themselves as kava bars while holding a licence — so check before you assume.

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