http://losangeles.citysearch.com/roundup/39474 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. en Copyright 2003 Tue, 14 Jan 2003 10:44:27 -0800 http://images.citysearch.com/roundup/1d/5f/39474r1.jpg http://losangeles.citysearch.com/roundup/39474 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles 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. Santa Monica, CA http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/46312905/santa_monica_ca/bar_chloe.html Tue, 14 Jan 2003 10:44:27 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles 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. Santa Monica, CA http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/44705390/santa_monica_ca/the_penthouse_at_the_huntley_hotel.html Tue, 14 Jan 2003 10:44:27 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Viceroy's stylish bar oozes Hollywood chic, but sexy poolside cabanas keep it Santa Monica cool. Santa Monica, CA http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/35192462/santa_monica_ca/cameo_bar.html Tue, 14 Jan 2003 10:44:27 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles The Room's back-alley, beat-driven blueprint for success gives this Westside lounge an underground feel with mass appeal. Santa Monica, CA http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/35709970/santa_monica_ca/barcopa.html Tue, 14 Jan 2003 10:44:27 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Former Mor Bar dance club morphs from a Moroccan-themed space into a swanky Santa Monica lounge for young Westsiders. Santa Monica, CA http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/46306948/santa_monica_ca/main_on_main.html Tue, 14 Jan 2003 10:44:27 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Funky Culver City dance club with a cool underground vibe. Culver City, CA http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/35702357/culver_city_ca/carbon.html Tue, 14 Jan 2003 10:44:27 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles This is where Hollywood suits sip stiff drinks and seal movie deals while overlooking the Pacific. Santa Monica, CA http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/11424551/santa_monica_ca/the_veranda_bar_at_casa_del_mar_hotel.html Tue, 14 Jan 2003 10:44:27 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Popular San Diego bar opens its second Westside branch, with boldly styled supper club in Venice's former El Marquez space. Venice, CA http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/44516123/venice_ca/air_conditioned_supper_club.html Tue, 14 Jan 2003 10:44:27 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles A Moroccan-themed makeover and dynamic DJs have spiced up this former Santa Monica dive bar. Santa Monica, CA http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/35685885/santa_monica_ca/zanzibar.html Tue, 14 Jan 2003 10:44:27 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Bigfoot Lodge owner launches swinging '70s-themed nightclub with early neighborhood/industry bar scene and live, late-night DJs. Culver City, CA http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/41865279/culver_city_ca/saints_sinners.html Tue, 14 Jan 2003 10:44:27 -0800 http://losangeles.citysearch.com/roundup/37736 Tue, 14 Jan 2003 10:44:27 -0800 http://losangeles.citysearch.com/roundup/38438 Tue, 14 Jan 2003 10:44:27 -0800 http://losangeles.citysearch.com/roundup/37722 Tue, 14 Jan 2003 10:44:27 -0800