It's been a while since this 18,000-seat, acoustically challenged space was the city's go-to arena: the venue housed some of Guns n' Roses' most infamous concerts, but the...
3900 Manchester BoulevardThis slick, semi-circular mid-sized room serves a wide array of major pop, R&B and Latin acts, from mellow to loud. The sterile setting and sometimes frigid air-conditioning...
100 Universal City PlazaThis pleasant, open-air, 6,000-seat theatre stages big summer shows by acts such as the Kings of Leon and Norah Jones. The 'stacked' parking means getting out of the car park...
2700 N Vermont AvenueA surprisingly sleek place four blocks from the Pacific, Santa Monica's self-styled home of the blues also offers a little funk and jazz. The comfortable bar/lounge setting is...
1432 4th StreetPart of the corporate regeneration of Downtown, this slick, 7,100-capacity hall opened in late 2007. The sound system is fantastic and the seating is plush; offerings range...
777 Chick Hearn CourtStill one of LA's best clubs, the Troubadour has a rich musical history: Randy Newman got his start here, and Elton John made his US debut on its stage in 1970. Still, the...
9081 Santa Monica Boulevard