For those who left west of the 405 (or “West of Lincoln”), it can be quite a hassle to partake in the nightlife of West Hollywood or elsewhere. But not to worry – Santa Monica is a fun place to be, with a diversity of fun bars with great crowds.

1.) The Bungalow
101 Wilshire Boulevard
thebungalowsm.com

2.) Basement Tavern at The Victorian
2640 Main Street
basementtavern.com

3.) Penthouse at The Huntley Hotel
1111 2nd Street
thehuntleyhotel.com/penthouse

4.) The Misfit
225 Santa Monica Boulevard
themisfitbar.com

5.) Brick+Mortar
2435 Main Street
brickandmortar-brg.com/home

6.) Father’s Office
1018 Montana Avenue
fathersoffice.com

7.) Suite 700 at Hotel Shangri-La
1301 Ocean Avenue
shangrila-hotel.com/mobile-site/home