Santa Monica · Los Angeles County, CA
Nightlife in Santa Monica
Scout analyzed 64 Santa Monica places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.
Places analyzed
64
Matches
5
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.5 hr
Best neighborhoods for nightlife
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
Scout-verified spots
Wilshire Montana
The Bungalow Santa Monica
Sprawling, retro-style space with a handsome bar, a surf-themed billiards room, a patio & more.
Sunset Park
TR!P Santa Monica
Ocean Park
Circle Bar
Boisterous party destination since 1949 with a sleek bar, DJs & a small, lively dance floor.
Venice
The Venice West
Downtown
Harvelle's
Storied music club presenting blues, jazz, R&B, hip-hop, spoken word, burlesque & more since 1931.
No reservation needed
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Staying over in Santa Monica?
Hotels, resorts and vacation rentals across Santa Monica — book the stay and make a full weekend of it.
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