The Dirty Dozen: 12 Spots for Singles in L.A.

1624 Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (map)

NIGHTLY ... FOR NOW: The slalkarazzi's club of the moment is a prime mating ground for Angelenos craving one of those Hollywood nights. It'll take some effort parking anywhere near the Cahuenga Corridor, getting in--even with lots of armcharms, paying for pricey drinks, yada yada, but once you've "arrived"--spotting your prey is easy. Get it while it's still hot. Tick-tock.

2375 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039 (map)

POST-SHOW, PRE-TACO TRUCK: Silver Lake's ridiculously quirky watering hole consistently draws the creative dirty hairs like no other Eastsider. Anyone looking for the fountain of youth, or a youthful companion to drink PBR with, will be in heaven ... A heaven so hip(ster), it hurts a little.

60 N Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 (map)

DINNER AND DRINKS: Paul Rudd and Jason Segel had their first "man date" here in "I Love You, Man," and it wasn't just for the tacos. Venice's perfect mix of beachy casual and luxe hippie has been the aphrodisiac of choice for horny Westsiders for years. (It's true.)

442 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

LAST CALL: Fairfax Village's kid brother has always been a favorite Mid-City spot for kicking off--or winding down--a night out. People looking for fun without a lot of fuss would do well to end up here at closing time. We just dropped a dime on The Dime.

7383 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 (map)

HAPPY HOUR ONWARD: Proving that a cool, laidback and 'tude-free neighborhood bar can actually work in West Hollywood, The Idiot is packed and rowdy most week and weekend nights. Sort yourself out at the bar with one of their tasty brews and scan the crowd for a fellow fool. There you have it, guv'nah.

6145 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (map)

WEE A.M. HOURS: It's not just early birds who catch worms at Hollywood's famously packed final pit stop. Night owls still wide-eyed after flitting around town all night catch a few, too. The still-drunk, still-lively crowd has not given up on love (or something like it) just because they're eating pancakes. And who knows? Maybe the worms are really caterpillars that will turn into butterflies.

6400 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (map)

IN-STORE PERFORMANCES: So the indie record store is still alive and well in L.A.--newbies like Origami Vinyl definitely maintain their own professional-appreciator subcultures--but Hollywood's beloved Amoeba still attracts throngs of like-minded music-lovers for in-store performances. There's also the possibility of browsing peeps while they browse EPs. Could be very telling, actually.

8654 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

THREE-HOUR LUNCHTIME: Even innocent civilians cruising through Sunset Plaza cannot avoid the spectacle of the sceney outdoor tables at this industry and wannabe-industry Frenchie. All eyes on the patio may be shaded, but trust that they are checking everything--and everyone--out.

747 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069 (map)

WEEKENDS/SUNDAY BRUNCH: The patio gets especially festive on weekend afternoons when the "Bloody Mary Bar" is open for business. A major relief from the more high-octane clubs on La Cienega's Restaurant Row, there's plenty of time to while away an afternoon meeting new people on the porch.