L.A.'s Westside Bars
By Tara de Lis, Los Angeles Editor
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 local.
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Bar Chloe
1449 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA
Reminiscent of a classic Parisian saloon but with the casual atmosphere of beachy Santa Monica, this signless bar is just steps away from the tourist-laden Promenade scene. -
The Penthouse at the Huntley Hotel
1111 Second St, Santa Monica, CA
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. -
Cameo Bar
1819 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Viceroy's stylish bar oozes Hollywood chic, but sexy poolside cabanas keep it Santa Monica cool. -
Barcopa
2810 Main St, Santa Monica, CA
The Room's back-alley, beat-driven blueprint for success gives this Westside lounge an underground feel with mass appeal. -
Main On Main
2941 Main St., Santa Monica, CA
Former Mor Bar dance club morphs from a Moroccan-themed space into a swanky Santa Monica lounge for young Westsiders. -
Carbon
9300 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA
Funky Culver City dance club with a cool underground vibe. -
The Veranda Bar at Casa Del Mar Hotel
1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA
This is where Hollywood suits sip stiff drinks and seal movie deals while overlooking the Pacific. -
AIR CONDITIONED Supper Club
625 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA
Popular San Diego bar opens its second Westside branch, with boldly styled supper club in Venice's former El Marquez space. -
Zanzibar
1301 5th St, Santa Monica, CA
A Moroccan-themed makeover and dynamic DJs have spiced up this former Santa Monica dive bar. -
Saints & Sinners
10899 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA
Bigfoot Lodge owner launches swinging '70s-themed nightclub with early neighborhood/industry bar scene and live, late-night DJs.
