Although unlimited in genre and number, nightlife venues around Los Angeles close fairly early- patrons get kick out around 2AM. If you intend to go out on the town, we suggest an early start, around 10PM. Luckily, you can pick from a wide variety of hotspots, depending entirely on your mood and your ability to travel a bit. If you're staying across town, in Santa Monica for instance, and feel the need to dance at a nightclub, then a little travel time may be in order. And of course, don't drink and drive! So, call a cab or find yourself a designated driver and check out some of La2Day's favorite nightclubs, bars, and lounges. For more on after hours hotspots, check out our Nightlife Section.

LA2DAY's Top 5 Favorite Hotspots:

1) The Sky Bar at The Mondrian Hotel
8440 Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90069
323.650.8999
Mondrian Hotel Online

2) The W Hotel Lounge
930 Hilgard Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310.208.8765
The W Hotel Online

3) The Standard Downtown
550 South Flower St. corner of sixth
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213.892.8080
The Standard Online

4) Beauty Bar
1638 North Cahuenga Boulevard
Hollywood, CA
323.464.7676
Beauty Bar Online

5) The Kress
6608 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323.785.5000
The Kress Online

If you don't feel like driving around looking for hotspots, just go down the Sunset Strip on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood between Fairfax and Doheny Avenue. Park your car ($10) and walk around. It's the main area for enjoying the nightlife in Los Angeles with a wide choice of venues, bars, and even karaoke for those of you who need to let loose.