Ultimate Singles Guide

Updated: July 30, 2004

If the thought of shopping hand-in-hand for dishware and coordinating outfits with the same person (for the rest of your life) sends chills down your spine, you're not alone. Check out our guide to L.A.'s best singles scenes, whether you're a player, a rocker or something in between.

On this page:For Party Types, For Trendy Types, For Rockin' Types, For 30-Something Types, For Gold-Digging Types, For Sporty Types, For Artsy Types.

For Party Types

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Baja Cantina
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    311 Washington Blvd, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 (map)

    Panama City, here you come! If you're into Spring Style-fraternizing any weekend of the year, this Westside spot should do the trick.

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average Roof Bar at the Standard Downtown
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    550 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90071 (map)

    With constant weekend party nights and a sweeping view of downtown, this fun standard never goes out of style.

  3. 3 3 Star Rating: Average LAX
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    1714 Las Palmas Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (map)

    Looking to land a fling? DJ AM's still-popular haunt attracts a fun crowd of younglings looking for something not-so-serious.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Beauty Bar
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    1638 N Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 (map)

    Cahuenga's 'tude free favorite may be pink on the inside, but weekend nights bring wild girls and boys shaking it on the dance floor.

For Trendy Types

  1. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average Holly's
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    1651 Wilcox Ave, Hollywood, CA 90028 (map)

    Tengu and Nacional owners launch sexy VIP lounge for Hollywood celebrity party circuit.

  2. 6 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. 7 3 Star Rating: Average Mood
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    6623 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (map)

  4. 8 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Goa Restaurant Llc
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    1615 Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 (map)

    Glamour-drenched late-night supper club continues the Cahuenga Corridor invasion.

For Rockin' Types

  1. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended The Viper Room
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    8852 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

  2. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended The Roxy Theatre
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    9009 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

    With bands to die for and everyone dressed to kill, this is one of the Sunset Strip's most lethal and legendary lounges.

  3. 11 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Troubadour
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    9081 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

  4. 12 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Spaceland
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    1717 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (map)

  5. 13 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Temple Bar
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    1026 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (map)

For 30-Something Types

  1. 14 4 Star Rating: Recommended The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge
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    1760 N Vermont Ave, Hollywood, CA 90027 (map)

    Perennial Los Feliz lounge keeps 50's supper-club glamour alive for a faithful hipster crowd.

  2. 15 3.5 Star Rating: Average Cozy's Bar & Grill
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    14058 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 (map)

  3. 16 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Library Alehouse
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    2911 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405 (map)

For Gold-Digging Types

  1. 17 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Four Seasons Hotel at Beverly Hills
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    300 S Doheny Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (map)

  2. 18 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)

    Where Hollywood suits sip trendy spirits and seal movie deals.

  3. 19 3.5 Star Rating: Average Skybar
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    8440 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

For Sporty Types

  1. 20 4 Star Rating: Recommended Yankee Doodles (Santa Monica)
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    1410 Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (map)

    Santa Monica sports bar is perfect for watching a game, or flirting during commercials.

  2. 21 4 Star Rating: Recommended Lucky Strike
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    6801 Hollywood Blvd, Ste 143, Hollywood, CA 90028 (map)

  3. 22 3.5 Star Rating: Average Busby's Restaurant Bar
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    3110 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404 (map)

  4. 23 3.5 Star Rating: Average Crunch Fitness
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    8000 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046 (map)

    Dazzling WeHo gym for those who like a party vibe while they sweat.

  5. 24 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Runyon Canyon Park
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    Franklin and Fuller Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (map)

For Artsy Types

  1. 25 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Bergamot Station Arts Center
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    2525 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404 (map)

    The Westside's cultural elite gather for group openings at this artistic epicenter for contemporary creations.

  2. 26 4 Star Rating: Recommended M Bar and Restaurant
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    1253 N Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90038 (map)

    Italian eatery unintentionally becomes a hip comedy club for Uncabaret events, open mikes and the energetic crowds who love them.

  3. 27 4 Star Rating: Recommended Boe Restaurant
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    403 N Crescent Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (map)

    Friday nights in summer find throngs of singles sampling wines and mingling on the gorgeous patio.

  4. 28 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Book Soup
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    8818 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069 (map)

    Everyone from Dave Eggers to Paris Hilton has participated in readings at this Sunset Strip institution--talk about a conversation starter.

  5. 29 3.5 Star Rating: Average Edendale Grill
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    2838 Rowena Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039 (map)

    The super-cool, long bar at this Silver Lake favorite is the perfect place to witness Eastsiders on the make.