From the archives: March 21, 2003
Cherchez les femmes: Oh yes, it's ladies night, and everyone's got on their party pants. Whether your crew is celebrating a bachelorette, or just hitting the town sans the boys, leave the boys at home, sometimes you need to paint the town pink. From Downtown L.A. to Santa Monica, hit up these high-energy bars and clubs.
On this page:Santa Monica, West Hollywood, Hollywood, Eastside, Downtown.
Santa Monica
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The Penthouse
Read Reviews1111 Second St, Santa Monica, CA 90403 (map)
Upgrade your view to the skyline setting at Santa Monica's latest chic boutique hotel restaurant/bar scene.
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Library Alehouse
Read Reviews2911 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405 (map)
Then, shake the trendy off with a pint of lager at this unprentious watering hole while prepping for the finale.
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Ma'Kai Lounge
Read Reviews101 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (map)
Lounge Luau-style, soaking up the tropical bites, ocean views and serious eye candy.
West Hollywood
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Area
Read Reviews643 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069 (map)
Pop into WeHo's hopping, upscale dance spot of the moment.
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A.O.C.
Read Reviews8022 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (map)
Start with smart conversation over small plates and wine.
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The Spanish Kitchen
Read Reviews826 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069 (map)
Hightail it up La Cienega for superior margaritas.
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Barfly
Read Reviews8300 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069 (map)
Cap it off in style at with late-night noshing and A-list star spotting in this space-age lounge.
Hollywood
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Opera
Read Reviews1650 N Schraeder Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (map)
Then, skirt the velvet rope and hit the dance floor at star-studded hot spot.
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Beauty Bar
Read Reviews1638 N Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 (map)
It's not just that it's pink. And it's not that the famous "manicure and a martini" deal. The dance floor is packed with girls and boys at Cahuenga's still-popular old-school dive.
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Katsuya - Hollywood - SBE
Read Reviews6300 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 (map)
Cold sushi, hot scene: SBE's sexy sushi palace is a solid choice for starters.
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L Scorpion
Read Reviews6679 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (map)
Ready for more? Share ceviche and tamales to soak up the tequila--there are 100 different types to choose from.
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Dakota
Read Reviews7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (map)
End the evening at the Roosevelt Hotel, likely sitting next to the ultimate girls-life-out pair the Sisters Hilton.
Eastside
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Akbar
Read Reviews4356 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029 (map)
Want to let loose on the dancefloor? Need a safe space to shake it? Discover you're not the only ones "out" on the town at this lively Silver Lake bar.
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Mexico City
Read Reviews2121 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (map)
Start off the night with juicy gossip, high-octane 'ritas and and saucy enchiladas.
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4100 Bar
Read Reviews4100 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026 (map)
Channel your best dolled up geisha, or just rub Buddha's belly for good luck at this Far Eastside hipster hang.
Downtown
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Ciudad
Read Reviews445 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071 (map)
The ladies behind the Border Grill know how to do it: Mojitos, mambo and more make this lively downtown eatery a prime jumpoff.
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The Edison
Read Reviews108 West 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (map)
This former speakeasy is arguably downtown's coolest bar/club/lounge/cavernous space. There's tons of room to take over this subterranean lounge for classic cocktails before a live flapper-style stage show.
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Elevate Lounge
Read Reviews811 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (map)
View from the top: Hightail it over to downtown's hottest new roof bar for DJ-fueled dancing, tropical cocktails and incredible skyline vistas.
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Standard-Downtown Los Angeles
Read Reviews550 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90071 (map)
Wind down at this sure-thing with gussied-up comfort food at the 24-hour coffee shop before calling it a night.















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