Last night, at The Penthouse...

What I like about living in the west side of L.A., is that there's endless amount of places to go on a Saturday night within distance. Last night, my friends and I went to The Penthouse in Santa Monica. It is a dining lounge at The Huntley Hotel that is situated a block down from the Santa Monica beach.
Truthfully, I've never stayed here for a night but, their 360 degree view of the Santa Monica city is pretty cool. You can dine here if you'd like but, my friends and I come here on a Saturday night out. The place basically turns into a lounge after dinner hours over the weekends and usually, they have a dj spinning hip-hop and R&B music. It can get crowded like it was last night but, the drinks are good and the crowds are a mix of locals and tourists.

There are other places in the area that I recommend to see if, you are seeking for something else.

1.) The Bungalow: it is right around the corner from The Huntley but, they usually have lines starting at 6pm. No joke! It is the hottest hang out spot in the area so, be prepared to wait in line.

2.) Hotel Shangri-La: this is a few blocks down Ocean Ave. from The Bungalow. This place also has a beach view on their rooftop. Compare to The Huntley, you have the option of staying indoors or outdoors. Although, the space is smaller and does not have a dance floor. Try to come here before 10:30pm on a Saturday night as, they too have a line and a limit in the number of people they will allow upstairs.

3.) Head over to Main St. There are plenty of bars to see that are next to each other which, you can find along this street. This is a good area to bar hop.