As one of the busiest cities in the world for nightlife and the weekend club scene. Los Angeles has a diverse array of bars and clubs. Dance clubs are popular nightspots and can be found in Hollywood, Westwood, Santa Monica and all the beach cities. Latin music is popular in Los Angeles dance clubs, played at high volume in palatial settings.
The downtown Mayan, which used to be a theater, hosts all kinds of entertainment, from salsa dancing to wrestling. Club nights take place on Fridays and Saturdays and each floor of the building takes on a different theme, such as tropical music, Spanish rock, '80s, disco and house. The Mayan Theatre is open every evening and usually has theme nights during the week.
Mayan Theatre
1038 S. Hill St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015-1614
213-746-4287
mayanclub.com
The Whisky A Go Go club is on Sunset Boulevard and has featured in movies and TV shows. The club has staged live music and been a regular hangout for celebrities since the 1960s. The music is a diverse array of dance, rock, hip-hop and reggae. Monday night showcases local bands, with free admission. The club is available for rent for private parties and premieres.
Whisky A Go Go
8901 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-652-4202, ext.15
whiskyagogo.com
Club 740, in downtown L.A. on South Spring Street, has three floor levels with a view of the stage. Available VIP rooms and supreme bottle service provide a hangout for celebrities and artists such as Usher, Missy Elliot, Sean Paul and the Black Eyed Peas. All levels have a bar, and glass walls show a view of South Broadway. Dancers are cooled with a cryogenic jet-blast system and a light show enhances the stage dancers.
Club 740
753 S. Spring St.
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-225-5934
740la.com
