L.A.'s Westside Bars

by iheartcs - 25 Reviews - 7 Lists

Updated: January 17, 2003

Hollywood take notice: Beach dwellers no longer have to cross the La Cienega Divide for decent barhopping. From underground hip-hop clubs to posh hotel lounges, Westsiders are keeping it cool and local.

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  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Carbon
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    9300 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 (map)

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Cameo Bar
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    1819 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (map)

    Viceroy's stylish bar oozes Hollywood chic, but sexy poolside cabanas keep it Santa Monica cool.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Barcopa
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    2810 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405 (map)

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Zanzibar
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    1301 5th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (map)

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Chloe
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    1449 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (map)

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended The Penthouse
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    1111 Second St, Santa Monica, CA 90403 (map)

    From the fireside leather wingback chairs-for-two to the large oval bar, this is where the moneyed set comes for some serious social buzz and the best views in all of Santa Monica.

  7. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Air Conditioned Supper Club
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    625 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 (map)

  8. 8 3.5 Star Rating: Average Main On Main
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    2941 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90405 (map)

    Former Mor Bar dance club morphs from a Moroccan-themed space into a swanky Santa Monica lounge for young Westsiders.

  9. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Saints & Sinners
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    10899 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA 90034 (map)

    Bigfoot Lodge owner launches swinging '70s-themed nightclub with early neighborhood/industry bar scene and live, late-night DJs.

  10. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended The Veranda Bar at Casa Del Mar Hotel
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    1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405 (map)

    This is where Hollywood suits sip stiff drinks and seal movie deals while overlooking the Pacific.