Steal the scene at Playhouse, located in the heart of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Playhouse is an ultimate entertainment complex where international DJ talent spin house and dance music to a packed dance floor. Stunning dancers and aerialists complete the experience designed for those who prefer their revelry spiked with risk.-6356 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, www.playhousehollywood.com
Nightlife impresario, Victor Drai, brings Vegas nightlife to Hollywood with Drai’s at the W Hollywood Hotel & Residences. Drai’s Hollywood, the multilevel rooftop bar at the W Hollywood Hotel, features breathtaking views of the city from floor-to-ceiling windows in the penthouse bar and an expansive open air balcony. The VIP lounge offers a private entrance to the party and the stunning décor is a blend of Drai’s signature style and chic W design.-6250 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, www.draishollywood.com
A few blocks away, Mood -- a fashionably upscale Balinese themed ultra lounge -- offers privacy within the party for the celeb set with an elevated VIP area and DJ booth. Luxurious booths hide behind pillars around corners throughout the exotic space, and the dance floor is always packed with stylish trendsetters moving to top 40 and hip-hop dance hits.-6623 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, www.moodla.com
Crimson and Opera are two venues divided by a removable wall. Crimson is the wilder of the siblings, with seductive décor and a rock ‘n’ roll edge. Opera pays homage to the theatre with arched vaulted ceilings, warm woods and expansive dance space. The clubs, open different nights of the week, host a variety of DJs and offer ample space to dance and mingle. -1650 Schrader Blvd., Los Angeles, www.operahollywood.com
Let the white rabbit lead you to Wonderland to experience an Alice in Wonderland themed lounge. Decorated with a taste of the Mad Hatter’s tea party and a hint of heads rolling, Wonderland is an inspired adventure just north of Hollywood Boulevard.-1835 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles, www.wonderlandhollywood.com
Nearby, Les Deux (formerly Les Deux Café) was reinvented by the Dolce Group as a sexy European hideaway in the heart of Hollywood. A featured hotspot on MTV’s "The Hills," the lounge was, at one time, a Hollywood home. The upstairs bedroom hosts a VIP area overlooking the backyard fountain and DJ booth, and the downstairs living space holds the dance floor and full service bar. It’s the perfect place to see and be seen while sampling sweet treats and specialty martinis. -1638 N. Las Palmas Ave., Los Angeles, www.dolcegroup.com/lesdeux
For cocktails in a chic, artistic atmosphere try h.Wood where a stylish and sophisticated crowd gathers to mingle and dance. The sexy décor offers mood lighting from chandeliers and supple leather couches to sink into while sampling signature cocktails. -1738 N. Orange Ave., Los Angeles, www.thehwood.com
For chic, star-studded nightlife head to the Hollywood Roosevelt’s poolside bar, Tropicana. Retro meets modern beside the David Hockney painted pool, an eye-catching piece from the 1960s Pop Art movement, and the surrounding patio bar transformed into a modern oasis with lush palm trees. Also try the Roosevelt’s lobby lounge, Teddy’s and the hotel’s restaurant, Dakota, serving dinner until 11 p.m. weeknights and midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. The innovative menu is strong on steaks and the room itself is pure Hollywood glamour. -7000 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, www.hollywoodroosevelt.com
Twist at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa maintains the hotel’s mid-century décor and features an “Appe...Teasers” tasting menu. Twist is both intimate and accommodating with a menu perfect for sampling and sharing. The Renaissance lives up to its name showcasing art from over thirty-three emerging and established artists, adding to the sophisticate ambiance of Twist’s nightlife experience.-1755 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, www.renaissancehollywood.com
Nightlife visionary David Judaken teamed with designer Dodd Mitchell to present MyHouse. MyHouse, designed to look like a posh home, offers the world-class entertainment of a Hollywood nightclub with the intimacy of a house party. -7080 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, www.myhousehollywood.com
Also in the area, Sky Bar impresario Peter Famulari transformed the Hollywood Athletic Club into his manor themed “counter club,” Boulevard 3. Complete with dance floor, mezzanine, library, garden and balcony VIP suites, the stunning venue with a spacious front courtyard and two reflecting pools and fire place is an elegant must see. -6523 West Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, www.boulevard3.com
Hollywood landmark, The Kress, once the site of the S.H. Kress department store in the 1930s, is now a multilevel venue featuring a restaurant with a Pan-Asian menu by Executive Chef Travis Kamiyama. Mike Viscuso extensively renovated the art deco space giving each level a different atmosphere and crowd. The rooftop VIP lounge offers panoramic views of Hollywood, cabana hideaways, catering and a full service bar. -6608 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, www.thekress.net
The Highlands and Level 3 at Hollywood & Highland Center are modern, expansive night clubs playing a mix of hip hop, top 40 and house. Highlands is a one-of-a-kind nighttime experience featuring some of the best panoramic views in Hollywood, LA's hottest DJ's, sweeping balconies, plush lounges, and beautiful indoor and outdoor dining areas.-6801 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, www.thehighlandshollywood.com
Across from the Legendary Capital Records building, Avalon offers world-class DJs and live music. The building opened as one of Los Angeles' first and most lavish theatres in the late 1920s and was reinvented by Hollywood Entertainment Partners. In their hands, the theatre became a multi-venue complex embodying the glamour of the past while looking to the future of Hollywood. Start your evening downstairs at Honey, Avalon’s delicious restaurant and bar. Following the main floor entertainment, head upstairs to the venue’s VIP lounge, Bardot, to close your evening with a decadent nod to Hollywood’s Golden Age.-1735 Vine St., Los Angeles, www.avalonhollywood.com
For a mix of music and movies try Cinespace, a chic restaurant, lounge and screening room with a stage for live music and glass VIP room. Cinespace offers dinner and a movie in the screening room with movie offerings weekly and a menu of California Cuisine. The open roof outdoor smoking patio and swanky cocktail lounge host DJs playing a mix of popular and alternative dance tracks.-6356 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, www.cinespace.info
