The Venice/Santa Monica area is one of the most popular parts of Los Angeles county to meet single people. You’ll find lots of young, beautiful, successful men and women in their 20’s and 30’s here. So, check out my list of the top ten places to meet single people in Santa Monica and Venice. Oh, and by the way, most of the places on this list do not have a cover charge.
The Bungalow
Located on the grounds of the Miramar Hotel at the corner of Wilshire and Ocean, The Bungalow simply can’t be beaten when it comes to the sheer number of young beautiful people who go there almost every night. This outdoor bar/lounge has a laid-back atmosphere that is a welcome change from Hollywood club snottiness, even though you might see a celebrity or two here. The beach house vibe makes even casual attire acceptable, but I suggest dressing up anyway.
Go early on the weekends, as a line forms at about 9:30 PM and the place gets packed. The crowd is young, mostly 20’s and 30’s. This is easily the hottest place to meet young attractive single people in Santa Monica.
The Lincoln
The Lincoln is a bar with an earthy vibe similar to the Bungalow. Go on a Friday or Saturday night to find it packed with very attractive, but casually dressed, young people who are friendly as long as you are not a jerk.
As a bonus, they sometimes serve hot dogs in the patio – perfect for late-night munchies!
The Victorian / Basement Tavern
The Victorian is one of the most picturesque properties on Main Street. The patio and first-floor bar are usually teeming with young single people on weekend nights. Don’t miss the live band downstairs in the Basement Tavern. It’s hot, sweaty, and loud, but after you meet someone you can bring them upstairs for better conversation.
Locals Nights at the Santa Monica Pier
While the epic Twilight Concerts on the pier were killed off during COVID, in its place we have a scaled-down event called Locals Night, featuring “live music entertainment, local art installations, and exclusive offers to local businesses”.
Main Street (Santa Monica and Venice)
I’ve already mentioned a few Main Street venues, but I also should mention Main Street itself, which is crowded with single bar-and-restaurant-hoppers on any given weekend night. How’s your “street game”?
Urth Caffe (Santa Monica)
For those of you not into bars, this coffeehouse is usually packed with young people on a given night. Meet someone in line or approach someone at a table if they are not on a date already. Urth Caffe is located on Main and Hollister.
Casa del Mar (Santa Monica)
If you are into a slightly older crowd, then you might want to check out the exquisite lobby and bar of Casa del Mar. Located right off the Strand, it has a great view of the carousel on the pier. Grab a drink and enjoy live music on the weekends.
The Viceroy Hotel (Santa Monica)
The hip Viceroy Hotel on Ocean Avenue has a cool bar and a great poolside lounge. It used to be one of the hottest spots in town for singles, but now it’s kind of hit-or-miss. There is sometimes a DJ on weekends. Sometimes there are private events that occupy some of the spaces.
Erewhon / Whole Foods / Trader Joe’s
I have a friend who has actually gotten multiple dates at the Whole Foods on Lincoln and Rose. The Ehrewhon on Wilshire usually has more young singles than most bars on a Friday night!
Maybe you wouldn’t think of a supermarket as a typical singles’ “hot spot”, but consider this: the people at these higher-end supermarkets are affluent, health-conscious, fit, and often attractive. Go right after work to find the highest concentration of single people grabbing dinner.
Walk a Dog at Palisades Park
There are tons of young, fit, beautiful people who work out, jog, and walk at Palisades Park. Bring a cute dog and you’ll at least strike up a conversation with another dog owner!
Where Else?
What did I miss? Let me know the best places you’ve found in Venice and Santa Monica to meet single people in the comments below.
Before you leave, check out these tips on how to meet more people when you go out. – Brian
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