Third Street Promenade is one of The 11 Best Places for Dancing in Santa Monica.

1. Third Street Promenade

9.2
1202 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA
Shopping Plaza · Downtown Santa Monica · 284 tips and reviews

Lauren F.Lauren Faretta: Don't go here on the weekends unless you like people bumping into you without saying sorry, pardon me or excuse me as they pay more attention to the interesting ancient old belly dancing lady :)

Lia S.Lia Slusarek: The old dancing lady always smells like old fish and saltwater... I mean, I guess it is near the beach, but...

Abdullah K.Abdullah K: Good for chillin, walking around, having a cup of coffee and shopping. The atmosphere is surrounded with talented people in music, art and dance. Just enjoy 'em.

Pacific Park is one of The 11 Best Places for Dancing in Santa Monica.

2. Pacific Park

8.2
380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA
Amusement Park · Downtown Santa Monica · 45 tips and reviews

KCRWKCRW: Make your KCRW Concert Series experience a full day by using your Fringe Benefits Card at Pacific Park! Ride all day and dance all night! Fun!

Pacific P.Pacific Park: Labor Day Weekend in SaMo has Pharaohs, Dancing, Gems & Lighting Displays! http://inkiesink.com/2012/08/30/labor-day-weekend-in-santa-monica-has-pharaohs-dancing-theatre-gems-lighting-displays/

NmNm: Located on the iconic Santa Monica Pier with panoramic view of the coastline !! Family friendly, Fun & Entertainment destination in LA .. Food, Roller Coaster, Ferris Wheel and much more to enjoy !!

Harvelle's is one of The 11 Best Places for Dancing in Santa Monica.

3. Harvelle's

8.6
1432 4th St (btw Santa Monica Blvd & Broadway), Santa Monica, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Monica · 41 tips and reviews

Amanda C.Amanda Chang: enjoy cool blues music and drop your inhibitions at the door. grab someone close and dance the night away :)

Hesh M.Hesh Meister: Did the "dirty dance" with one of the regulars one very memorable night several years ago. John Lee Hooker Jr. was playing, as I recall. Great club, great atmosphere, great music.

Frank T.Frank TheTank: This is one of the best spots in town (date or no date, don't matter)

Casa Del Mar Hotel is one of The 11 Best Places for Dancing in Santa Monica.

4. Casa Del Mar Hotel

9.1
1910 Ocean Way (at Pico Blvd.), Los Angeles, CA
Hotel · West Los Angeles · 73 tips and reviews

Stacey S.Stacey Soleil: Iam loving the live music and dance floor! Class and sass!

JW N.JW Najarian: Love Casa Del Mar. Right on the Ocean with the best bar view of the beach and the ferris wheel at Santa Monica Pier. Great for drinks and to watch the sunset.

Kevin T.Kevin T: If you see McAdorey, tell him that he. Nah...Just punch him in the face.

Johnny Rockets is one of The 11 Best Places for Dancing in Santa Monica.

5. Johnny Rockets

7.4
1322 3rd Street Promenade (Spc 3-A), Santa Monica, CA
Burger Joint · Downtown Santa Monica · 34 tips and reviews

Heather S.Heather Sullivan: We were treated to an awesome song and dance number when Aretha Franklin's "Respect" came on. Use that nickel wisely!

Lydia B.Lydia Berkennou: The burgers are so yummy and if you are lucky enough, you will see the staff dance. Great atmosphere!

Erie F.Erie Fuentes: Horrible costumer service, the hostess has a bad hungover! Smile, damn it!!! Waitress just come to the table and throw shit on the table... Everybody has bad attitude!!

41 Ocean Club is one of The 11 Best Places for Dancing in Santa Monica.

6. 41 Ocean Club

7.5
1541 Ocean Ave # 150-160 (Colorado Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Lounge · Downtown Santa Monica · 8 tips and reviews

TugbaTugba: Its a nice place to have fun and dance!!! 💃🏻

Dory B.Dory Benami: They don't have makers mark whiskey and I'm like wtf?

KennyKenny: Beautiful outdoor patio.

Santa Monica Pier Twilight Concert Series is one of The 11 Best Places for Dancing in Santa Monica.

7. Santa Monica Pier Twilight Concert Series

8.5
Los Angeles, CA
Concert Hall · West Los Angeles · 11 tips and reviews

Deborah A.Deborah Abib: Very special nights !! I love it :) you listen to good music, sit at the beach and enjoy yourself. The best part : it's free !

Veronica C.Veronica Chavira: This Concert Series is a favorite of mine. Eclectic genres and this series begins in September for 2018. Occurs on Thursday evenings and its a free concert with cultured music and lots of freebies.

Jussi H.Jussi Häyhä: Free thursday concerts on summer.

Philz Coffee is one of The 11 Best Places for Dancing in Santa Monica.

8. Philz Coffee

8.3
525 Santa Monica Blvd (btwn 5th & 6th St), Santa Monica, CA
Coffee Shop · 114 tips and reviews

JessJess: Love their mint mojito and chai drinks! Great drip coffee too, my personal favorite is dancing water!

Naz F. G.Naz F. Gérdabi: Love that there are so many blends of coffee to choose from. Baristas prep your coffee infront of you and then let you taste it before you accept it. Love this place!

ᴡ L.ᴡ Lesinski: Welcome to the anti-Intelligentsia! A coffee shop that focuses on drinkable, non-pretentious, balanced drinks based around blends (instead of regions).

Basement Tavern is one of The 11 Best Places for Dancing in Santa Monica.

9. Basement Tavern

7.7
2640 Main St (at Ocean Park Blvd.), Santa Monica, CA
Speakeasy · Ocean Park · 62 tips and reviews

Tom M.Tom McKeever: Live music and great cocktails. A large amount of outside porch area to escape the basement if you need to. Nobody dances but the live bands are usually really great.

Ryan W.Ryan W: One of my favorite places to grab a drink. Well-crafted cocktails and a decent beer selection. Great atmosphere. Your phone won't work downstairs.

Ingrid B.Ingrid B.: Happy hour everyday food and drinks from 5-8 pm

Capo Restaurant is one of The 11 Best Places for Dancing in Santa Monica.

10. Capo Restaurant

7.8
1810 Ocean Ave (Vicente Terrace), Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 30 tips and reviews

Brittany L.Brittany Leighton: The closest thing I can find to Colombe D'Or in Provence. Amazing food amongst amazing art and a great waitstaff.

Brittany L.Brittany Letto: Highly recommend Veal Scallopini (served original way), the Branzino was so amazing & flaky/crispy, the White corn ravioli w/ black truffles was so rich & delicious! Choc soufflé & volcano for dessert

Doug M.Doug McCracken: Sweet corn ravioli is delicious

Trapeze School Los Angeles is one of The 11 Best Places for Dancing in Santa Monica.

11. Trapeze School Los Angeles

7.8
370 Pier Ave. (at Ocean Blvd.), Santa Monica, CA
Performing Arts Venue · Downtown Santa Monica · 13 tips and reviews

Summer L.Summer Luster: One of my favorite experiences ever!! Great place & great staff!!

Lauren H.Lauren Hartman: Great place to go get over some fears and let go

LaraLara: Everybody should try it!!!!