Santa Monica
Lounges

Clover-colored, casual hangout that is often full of sports fans, this Irish tavern and gastro pub serves classic Irish favorites and traditional New England cuisine with California flair. Play darts or a round of pool with your friends, try the karaoke,

Big Dean's Oceanfront Cafe, a quintessential beach bar right off the Santa Monica Pier is the best place to be for year round sunshine and beachside fun with a side of fish and chips.

Since 1931, this classic club has been a go-to nightlife spot for locals. Listen to live blues and rock music, watch burlesque dancers, and kick back with a cold one in a relaxed environment.

If you're looking to grab some brews with some cool Brits, the Britannia has got you and your friends covered this weekend.

Part dance club and part hideaway lounge, The Room is a dark, swanky joint with an inexpensive cover charge ($5) and crowd-pleasing DJs who spin a mix of Top 40, pop hits and Old School hip hop.

With a trendy vibe, low light and top-shelf cocktails, this lounge offers an intimate setting to savor the sophisticated bistro cuisine. Candles, chandeliers and a well-dressed crowd help to create an elegant atmosphere.

It's all about the cocktails at this fun beachside hangout. Sip a handcrafted masterpiece in the laid-back maritime setting, and mingle with a posh crowd of locals and party people.

With lovely and unique interior designing to surround your night of drinking and lounging, Bungalow will make you want to move in and never leave.