Dress codes apply at most places and at some clubs men are routinely patted down.
Downtown Long Beach Nightclubs and Dance Bars (North to South)
The Vault 350
A live music venue set up kind of like the House of Blues with a full stage, a dance floor surrounded by a few tables and booths and more booths on a mezzanine level. The Vault 350 is only open for scheduled concerts and events.350 Pine Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(888) 80-VAULT
www.vault350.com
The Rhythm Lounge
Upstairs in the Pine Square complex, the Rhythm Lounge has two club rooms separated by a bar. One has a live music stage, the other a DJ. The crowds vary with the music from Latin to Reggae to Hip Hop and music showcases. Comedy on Tuesdays.245 Pine Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 435-4288
www.rhythm-lounge.com
Read the Review of Rhythm Lounge
Hush
Popular dance club open Friday and Saturday with different promoters. There's not separate dance floor, just one big open hall with a VIP area upstairs and a narrow smoking patio outside. They plan to expand to a full restaurant by the end of 2007.217 Pine Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 495-3473
www.hushonpine.com
Aladdin Grill and Café
A Lebanese and Mediterranean restaurant that pushes the tables out of the way for dancing to a DJ (Hip Hop with a Middle Easter flair) at 10:30 on Thursday through Saturday. There's hookah smoking on the patio.200 Pine Ave. #A
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 951-1200
Wasabi
This sushi restaurant is one of the longer-running establishments on Pine Avenue at the corner of Broadway. In addition to the restaurant and bar, on Friday and Saturday there's a DJ for dancing upstairs and downstairs. Thursday night Karaoke in the Basement Bar is also popular.200 Pine Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 901-0300
www.longbeachwasabi.com
Club Cohiba
Upstairs dance club with entrance on Broadway at the southeast corner of Pine. Two dance rooms with DJs, a few go-go dancers and wall to wall people. There's a cigar lounge with pool tables off the smaller room.110 E. Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 491-5220
www.cohibalongbeach.com
Smooths
Restaurant and sports bar turns nightclub after 10 pm on Friday and Saturday nights. There are two dance floors, one upstairs and one on the main level with DJs playing hip hop and 80's music.114 Pine Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 437-7700
www.smoothssportsgrill.com
Sevilla Café and Nightclub
At Sevilla you can have dinner with a flamenco show, followed by dancing on a postage-stamp-size floor to a live Latin band, then head upstairs to bust a move with a DJ and go-go dancers in the main club.140 Pine Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 495-1111
www.sevillanightclub.com, www.cafesevilla.com
Read the Review of Sevilla Nightclub.
Mariposa
Restaurant and Latin dance club with alternating bands and DJs. Club is Wednesday through Saturday.210 The Promenade.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 842-9246
http://www.myspace.com/mariposalongbeach
Read the Review of Mariposa Nightclub.
Alegria
Spanish and Latin American Restaurant/bar with flamenco shows Friday through Sunday with live Latin fusion bands between sets. There's enough dance space for four couples to hit the floor comfortably, but who needs comfort when the music is good?115 Pine Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 436-3388
www.alegriacocinalatina.com
Mai Tai Bar
Polynesian-themed bar located above the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company at the south end of the Cyclone Bridge at the Pike. Live island music and a small dance area.97 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 435-1200
www.maitaibar.com/long-beach/about.php
Read the Review of Mai Tai Bar.
V20
Pacific Rim/Sushi restaurant and nightclub. This is the most Hollywood of Long Beach night spots with slick décor and an even slicker crowd, tucked around the back of Bubba Gump at the Pike, across from the Aquarium of the Pacific.81 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
(866) 402-5828
www.v2olongbeach.com
The Basement Lounge
An underground club in the Long Beach East Village Arts District. Dancing to DJs playing Top 40 and hip hop, Thursday through Saturday.149 Linden Ave. B-100 at Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 901-9090
www.basementlounge.com
