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A PCB party day, hour by hour.
A sample day built around the free-drink windows and the 11 PM cutoff.
18+ to enter / 21+ to drink, valid photo ID required
Most "how to spend a day" posts are vague. This one uses the real times PCB lists. The structure is ours, so move it around. The times are not.
What times matter on a card day?
From PCB's card page:
- 3 to 5 PM: free drinks on 6 days (Ultimate and Platinum), beer and a pre-mixed liquor option, 21+ with valid photo ID.
- 8 to 10 PM: free drinks on 7 nights, same rules.
- Until 11 PM: Platinum gets free entry. Ultimate is free all night. The Fred's Card is free 8 to 10 PM at Fred's only.
- Wednesdays, 1 to 5 PM: Beach Blast at Señor Frog's.
What does a sample day look like?
| Time | Plan |
|---|---|
| Late morning | Sleep in. Water. Real breakfast. |
| Noon to 2 PM | Beach or pool. Sunscreen first. |
| 2 to 3 PM | Eat. Charge your phone. |
| 3 to 5 PM | Drink window if you are 21+ with ID. Otherwise keep the beach going. |
| 5 to 7 PM | Shower, nap, outfit check. |
| 7 PM | Dinner. A full meal, not snacks. |
| 8 PM | Head to the party. Arrive for the drink window if it applies to you. |
| 8 to 10 PM | Free-drink window at card parties (21+). Pace yourself. |
| Before 11 PM | Platinum entry cutoff. Be inside by then. |
| After that | Dance, rest, repeat. Walk home in a group. |
Where do the afternoon windows happen?
PCB's local discounts page lists venue-level windows: free drinks 3 to 5 PM Sunday to Thursday at Hammerhead Fred's, and 3 to 5 PM on Friday at Señor Frog's. Check that page before you plan a specific afternoon.
What changes on a Wednesday?
Wednesday is a different day. Beach Blast runs 1 to 5 PM, so lunch comes first and your afternoon is the party. Platinum and Ultimate get it free, with drinks and food included. Then you can rest before an evening party. Read the Beach Blast playbook.
What if you are not drinking?
The day works the same. Skip the drink windows, keep the food and water, and arrive for the music. 18+ gets you in. The free-drink windows are for guests 21+ only.
What is the biggest mistake?
Skipping dinner. Going from beach to party on snacks makes the second half of the night hard. Eat a real meal around 7 PM. DoItForBreak's day vs night parties post has the bigger picture.
What does a Wednesday look like, hour by hour?
A sample Wednesday with Beach Blast in the middle:
- Late morning: breakfast and water.
- 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM: a real lunch, sunscreen and a bag check (ID, card, phone).
- 1 to 5 PM: Beach Blast at Señor Frog's, free for Platinum and Ultimate, with drinks and food included.
- 5 to 7 PM: back to the room. Shower, eat, rest.
- 8 PM onward: an evening party if you still have the energy, or a quiet night if you do not.
Skipping the evening is not failing. The card is valid every night of your week.
Party day questions.
What time do the free drinks run?
PCB lists 3 to 5 PM on 6 days and 8 to 10 PM on 7 nights for Ultimate and Platinum, beer and a pre-mixed liquor option, 21+ with valid photo ID.
When does Platinum entry end?
Platinum gets free entry until 11 PM. Ultimate gets free entry all night.
Is this an official schedule?
No. The times come from PCB's card page. The structure is our own sample.
Does Beach Blast fit into this plan?
Yes. It runs 1 to 5 PM on Wednesdays at Señor Frog's, so swap it in for your afternoon.
18+ to enter / 21+ to drink, valid photo ID required. Details on card levels, prices and parties come from pcbclubcard.com; check it for the latest.
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Get in free with the PCB Club Card
The times in this plan come from the card. The PCB Club Card gets you into the parties, with no blackout dates in your week.
Official details and prices: pcbclubcard.com. 18+ to enter / 21+ to drink, valid photo ID required.
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