The Echo features a DJ spinning music from hip hop to rock every night; however, the best nights are Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The club also has a live band that plays every night (check the online calendar for events and times).
If you have the munchies, Two Boots is right next door and offers pizza, sandwiches and salads. A full bar with an extensive drink menu is available for guests 21 and up.
The Echo
1822 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
213-413-8200
attheecho.com
The Ruby has a fun, relaxed atmosphere with go-go dancers dancing on boxes and three rooms with different music every night from 10pm-2am. Patrons can choose between hip hop, '80s and or techno music. The club does have three bars available to guests 21 and up.
The Ruby
7070 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323-467-7070
No website
Medusa Lounge is open Wednesday-Saturday, 8pm-2am. The club ofers many red-cushioned lounge chairs and benches. A live DJ spins music from 8pm-10 pm, and then special guest DJs show up later in the night. The club has an upscale dress code policy: Men cannot wear sandals, sports apparel or anything with offensive language on it; women cannot wear any clothing with offensive language or images.
Food options include chicken strips, nachos, shrimp and salads. The lounge also is available for large private parties and alcoholic beverages are available for guests over 21.
Medusa Lounge
3211 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
213-382-5723
medusaloungela.com
The best time to hit this club, which has a 1,500 sq.-ft. dance floor, is Friday or Saturday between 9pm and 2am. The club has free tacos and chocolate-covered strawberries for all guests.
The live DJ plays mostly hip hop. There also are go-go dancers and an upper- level balcony with tables that overlook the dance floor. Bars are available for guests 21 and up.
Boulevard3
6523 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323-466-2144
boulevard3.com
One location, three options: music, comedy and burlesque. This laid-back, dimly lit club has two rooms: one with live music ranging from rock to blues; the other with a DJ who plays some oldies and a variety of hip hop.
Check the website for dates and times for the burlesque and comedy shows because the dates change often. A bar is available for guests over the age of 21.
Three Clubs
1123 Vine St.
Hollywood, CA 90038
323-462-6441
threeclubs.com
California law prohibits smoking indoors at all clubs in Los Angeles. Most venues do, however, have outdoor patios where patrons can smoke.
