Girls Night Out

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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

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended The Penthouse
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    1111 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.

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Library Alehouse
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    2911 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.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Ma'Kai Lounge
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    101 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (map)

    Lounge Luau-style, soaking up the tropical bites, ocean views and serious eye candy.

West Hollywood

  1. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Area
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    643 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069 (map)

    Pop into WeHo's hopping, upscale dance spot of the moment.

  2. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended A.O.C.
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    8022 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (map)

    Start with smart conversation over small plates and wine.

  3. 6 3.5 Star Rating: Average The Spanish Kitchen
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    826 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069 (map)

    Hightail it up La Cienega for superior margaritas.

  4. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Barfly
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    8300 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

  1. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Opera
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    1650 N Schraeder Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (map)

    Then, skirt the velvet rope and hit the dance floor at star-studded hot spot.

  2. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Beauty Bar
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    1638 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.

  3. 10 3 Star Rating: Average Katsuya - Hollywood - SBE
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    6300 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 (map)

    Cold sushi, hot scene: SBE's sexy sushi palace is a solid choice for starters.

  4. 11 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended L Scorpion
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    6679 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.

  5. 12 3.5 Star Rating: Average Dakota
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    7000 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

  1. 13 4 Star Rating: Recommended Akbar
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    4356 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.

  2. 14 3.5 Star Rating: Average Mexico City
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    2121 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (map)

    Start off the night with juicy gossip, high-octane 'ritas and and saucy enchiladas.

  3. 15 4 Star Rating: Recommended 4100 Bar
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    4100 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

  1. 16 4 Star Rating: Recommended Ciudad
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    445 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.

  2. 17 4 Star Rating: Recommended The Edison
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    108 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.

  3. 18 3 Star Rating: Average Elevate Lounge
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    811 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.

  4. 19 3.5 Star Rating: Average Standard-Downtown Los Angeles
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    550 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.