Cabana Club

1439 Ivar Ave, Hollywood, CA 90028 323-463-0005

Description: HOLLYWOOD. For club-goers looking for an escape from city life, Cabana Club is just the ticket. The extravagant back patio features a reflecting pool, scaled-down waterfalls, requisite palm trees, and private cabanas with bottle service and spa treatments available. No appeal is lost in the club's interior, where VIP areas, a gilded bar, and a two-tier dance floor kept busy by DJs await. Live music gets the crowd moving on some nights when rock and hip-hop acts take the stage.
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Circus Disco

6655 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038 323-462-1291

Description: HOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT. Seven spacious areas comprise this club, which can accommodate up to 1800 people. A patio, VIP lounge, disco room, and "bungalow" ensure that everyone finds a place to dance and relax. Some of the best DJs in LA spin techno, salsa, and disco in the main room, and a secondary dance floor above the bar features hip-hop. The highlight of the week is Saturday night's Spundae, when celebrity DJs spin tunes into the wee hours.
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El Floridita

1253 Vine St #3, Los Angeles, CA 90038 323-871-8612

Description: HOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT. Folks hankering for a taste of old Havana find sanctuary at this traditional Cuban supper club. Order a mojito (a heady combination of rum, mint, and lime juice), or try the best sangria in all of Los Angeles. A terrific salsa band inspires even non-dancers, and free mambo lessons mean there's no excuse to be a wallflower. Make reservations for dinner, and you're assured entry to the club without paying a cover charge.
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Harvelle's

1432 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401 310-395-1676

Description: SANTA MONICA. Small, dark, and handsome, Harvelle's is one of LA's favorites for live blues. The striking black-and-white décor complements the music, and highlights the stage with its deep red curtain backdrop. Regular special events are always popular, so you may want to arrive early to secure a seat. Whether you prefer the cutting edge sounds of new artists or more traditional riffs from established musicians, you're sure to hear something great!
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LAX

1714 N Las Palmas Ave, Hollywood, CA 90028 323-464-0171

Description: HOLLYWOOD. No need to pack your bags for a trip to this impossibly hip, airport-themed club ­ just bring your best moves, and dress to impress. Lines are notoriously long to enter the celebrity hangout, but those who do gain entrance agree that the modern, sleek decor and seamless mix of hip-hop and house are worth the wait. Check out the serene jellyfish tank and airplane window-shaped mirrors before hitting the dance floor; co-owner DJ AM and other celebrity spinners provide the tunes.
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Little Temple

4519 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 323-660-4540

Description: SILVER LAKE. Sister to Santa Monica's Temple Bar, this hip hangout features both live performers and DJs, not to mention an eclectic mix of tunes ­ from hip-hop to house, Latin to reggae. The emphasis is on good beats, usually chilled, low-key ones that complement Asian-inspired decor and an oversized bed where patrons drink and lounge. A small dance floor in front of the stage is a reminder of more frenzied nights ­ call ahead to see who's scheduled if you're in the mood for something to move to.
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Mood

6623 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 323-464-6663

Description: HOLLYWOOD. Offering Balinese-themed sensory overload, this ultra-hip club attracts young Hollywood and crowds of star-gazers. Nationally-renowned DJs take over the booth most nights and keep the dance floor full of gorgeous guys and girls. Hip-hop, R&B, and rap are the genres of choice. Meanwhile, singles on the prowl congregate at the stunning wooden bar, lit by candles and accented by Balinese carvings. Queue early and get ready for a unique evening.
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Rumba Room

1000 Universal City Walk #208, Universal City Walk, Universal City, CA 91608 818-622-1222

Description: UNIVERSAL CITY. Yes, Virginia, there are still places where people get dressed up to go dancing. The Rumba Room rocks seven nights a week with gorgeous couples shaking it to the strains of salsa, rock, pop, or whatever the deejays feel like spinning. On weekends, live bands take to the stage and keep the crowds moving. Smart-casual to trendy attire; dress code is strictly enforced on weekends.
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Sky Room

40 S Locust Ave, Breakers Hotel, Long Beach, CA 90802 562-983-2703

Description: LONG BEACH. Remember those glamorous dining room scenes in old movies, where everyone dressed for dinner, and suave men and beautifully dressed ladies chatted over cocktails and waltzed between courses? That is exactly the kind of experience you can have at the Sky Room. After pre-dinner cocktails, the perfect starter course is a foie gras torchon with fig marmalade, brioche, and seared frog legs. Follow with an elegant entrée, perhaps Muscovy duck breast with figs and a crisp polenta cake, or Cote de Boeuf with roasted potatoes and artichokes. For the full experience, dessert is a must ­ white chocolate cheesecake with strawberry compote and chocolate almond soufflé are equally superb. Through the week, a pianist plays classic favorites, while a seven-piece orchestra provides the music on Saturday nights.
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The Derby

4500 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 323-663-8979

Description: EAST HOLLYWOOD. For 20 years, this place was home to Hollywood's famous Brown Derby and was the place to be seen if you were anybody at all. Its distinctive domed ceiling was covered up during the '60s when the building was a restaurant. Today though, the lofty space has been exposed anew, and the 1930s-era decor hearkens back to what might be called Hollywood's heyday. Music ranges from swing (with dance lessons) to rare grooves, alternative, goth, reggae, and jazz. A fun, unpretentious hangout.
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The Mayan

1038 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90015 213-746-4287

Description: DOWNTOWN. Built in 1927, The Mayan was originally a live theater showcase. Today, it hosts some of LA's hottest salsa parties and regularly books salsa, merengue, and Rock en Espanol bands. Architectural drama is a given in the building, which boasts a stunning Mayan theme (surprise!). Striking elements include sculpted walls, stone statues and masks, and a lively color scheme. The club enforces a strict dress code, so wear your most stylish dancing gear. When Latin tunes aren't in play, expect funk, disco, house, and retro rhythms.
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Ultra Suede

661 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 310-659-4551

Description: WEST HOLLYWOOD. All walks of life are welcome at this upbeat, primarily gay and lesbian club. A crowded dance floor fills up quickly with 20-somethings moving to disco, rap, hip-hop, and R&B. TVs and light effects enliven the space, and patrons looking for a change of pace head to the quieter back lounge, where they sit and sip cocktails. Theme nights are popular and include "Club Metro" on Wednesday, featuring a funky blend of R&B and reggaeton. The occasional stage show or live music performance adds diversity to the line-up. Call to find out what will be offered when you're around.
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