For those willing to stay out late, there are places to go dancing around Los Angeles every night of the week. Here are some favorites in alphabetical order. Most LA clubs have a short shelf life, so check to make sure the club is still open.
1. Exchange LA
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Winner of the 2012 LA Travel Readers' Choice Award for Favorite Los Angeles Dance Club. Exchange LA 618 South Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 627-8070 exchangela.com
2. Avalon
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Address: 1735 N. Vine St., Hollywood
Phone: (323) 462-8270
Neighborhood: Hollywood
Cover: varies
Website: www.avalonhollywood.com
Buzz: A mix of live bands and DJs keep two dance floors writhing. This club is 18+ on Thursday and Friday, and stays open all night Saturday, with a separate after-hours club on Fridays. Check the website for schedule.
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Phone: (323) 462-8270
Neighborhood: Hollywood
Cover: varies
Website: www.avalonhollywood.com
Buzz: A mix of live bands and DJs keep two dance floors writhing. This club is 18+ on Thursday and Friday, and stays open all night Saturday, with a separate after-hours club on Fridays. Check the website for schedule.
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3. Bardot
Address: 1735 N. Vine St., Hollywood, above AvalonPhone: (323) 462-8270
Neighborhood: Hollywood
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Website: bardothollywood.com
Buzz: Lounge with a small dance floor above Avalon, A-list clientele, view of the Avalon dance floor below
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4. Circle Bar
Address: 2926 Main St., Santa Monica 90405Phone: (310) 450-0508
Neighborhood: Santa Monica
Cover: no cover
Website: www.thecirclebar.com
Buzz: West side hot spot popular with the 20-something crowd
5. Club 740
Address: 740 Broadway, LA 90012, entrance from the alleyPhone: (213) 225-5934, (213) 627-6277
Neighborhood: Downtown
Cover: $20
Website: www.740la.com
Buzz: a three-level weekend party club in an elegant old theatre
6. Joseph's Cafe
Address: 1775 Ivar Ave., Hollywood 90028Phone: (323) 462-8697
Neighborhood: Hollywood
Cover: $10-$20 depending on the promoter.
Website: www.josephscafe.com
Buzz: This Greek restaurant cum club is not as IT as it once was, which makes it easier to get in and still plenty wild. Check the website for the party of the night and to get on the Guest List.
7. Vanguard
Address: 6021 Hollywood Blvd.
Phone: (323) 463-3331
Neighborhood: Hollywood
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Website: www.vanguardla.com
Buzz: Something different every night from fashion to aerial artists on LA's largest dance floor
