VidaSalsera.com
--  last updated on 5/7/08
Updates:  Air Conditioned Supper Club on Tuesday nights

If you see any errors or missing information, please let me know at dena@vidasalsera.com  Thanks!

  See Google map for some of these clubs HERE compliments of Aaron
 
 
MONDAY CLUBS
"La Otra Salsa" at The Derby, in Hollywood - 4500 Los Feliz Blvd, Hollywood CA 90027 http://www.savethederby.org/19690.1.60550/History_of_the_Derby.html Starting June 2nd, 2008!  7-9 dance classes, 9 pm to 2 am live music with Carlos Velasquez.  $10 cover charge.  21 and over   
   
El Floridita, in Hollywood - http://www.elfloridita.com - I'm listing it first because 'Floriditas' is most famous on Monday nights, when you better show up early or you'll have to stand outside in line.  This restaurant/club is also great on 'Cuban' Fridays [my favorite], as well as Saturdays.  The place is small, not exactly cheap if you go for dinner, but the food is good, and the 'mojitos' are great.  If you skip dinner and go for entertainment only, the cover charge is $10.  Parking is tricky unless you valet... [but not impossible... heh]  
   
"Tumbao" inside Zanzibar, in Santa Monica - http://www.2umbao.com - Salsa dura on Monday nights. Dance class by Christian Oviedo.
   
Club Sachi, in Long Beach - http://www.sachibar.com/ - 6400 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach 562-252-8434 - Salsa on Monday  
   
Club Palm Terrace - 531 N. Fairfax, Los Angeles 323-653-7820 - Salsa on Monday - Class by Alex da Silva  
   
Nicholby’s Night Club - http://www.nicholbys.biz/ - 410 E. Main St, Ventura, CA 805-653-2320 - Salsa on Monday  
   
TUESDAY CLUBS  
Air Conditioned Supper Club, in Venice, CA - 625 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA - Free cover for dancing - $7 for dance class.
   
La Choza Restaurant -http://www.myspace.com/csulbsalsa  7402 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach, CA - Free parking - No cover or $5 for dance class
   
Mama Juana's, in Studio City - http://www.mamajuanas.com - Restaurant/Club. If I must be honest, I hardly ever go.  It's a little too far for me, a little too crowded.  But in all fairness, it is one of the most popular place these days.  If you check their website you'll see that they're open for live Salsa basically every day of the week.  One of the few places out there dedicated full time to 'tropical' music with its variations.  Tuesday  
   
Steven's Steakhouse, in City of Commerce - http://www.stevenssteakhouse.com/ -  Salsa every day of the week. Tuesday  
   
Cock N' Bull - 2947 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica - Many On-2 dancers here. Tuesday  
   
King King, in Hollywood - http://www.kingkinghollywood.com - Great on Tuesday nights.  Timba and Salsa with live music and DJ Saoco. Dance class from 9 to 10 pm.  This is a very cool place, I wish I lived closer to Hollywood!  
   
PCH Club @ Golden Sails Hotel - 6285 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach Tuesday  
   
Borderline Bar & Grill -http://www.borderlinebarandgrill.com/ - 99 Rolling Oaks, Thousand Oaks 805-446-4435 Tuesday  
   
Tia Juanas - http://www.tiajuanas.com/  - 14988 Sand Canyon, Irvine 949-551-2998 Tuesday  
   
WEDNESDAY CLUBS  
   
J Restaurant & Lounge - http://www.jloungela.com 1119 S. Olive St., Los Angeles 213/746 7746 - "Salsa in the City" night. Class from 8 to 9 pm.  Live music after until 1 am.  
   
Club Danzon,  (Ureni Restaurant and Banquet Hall) 1345 Vermont Ave; Los Angeles CA 90027- Inter/adv Salsa and bachata lessons by guest instructors... 8:30pm-9:30pm.  Beginners salsa lessons with Mr. Cal Pies Felices. Music by Dj Micky and dj Cal: Salsa, Mambo, Rumba, Bachata and Cha Cha . Valet parking.  Located, between Sunset and Fountain (next to Travel Lodge hotel) Classes are $5 Cover: $5.  21 and over with ID.  
   
Mariposa, 135 Pine Ave, downtown Long Beach - Salsa, Merengue, Bachata on Wednesday with DJ Johnny Rey - Free Salsa lesson at 8 pm with Tony Cordero - FREE - 21 and over -  
   
The SouthVillage, in Bellflower - http://www.thesouthvillage.com - No cover charge all night - 16728 bellflower blvd bellflower ca 90706
  562-804-0200 - with DJ Ronald "El Timbalero"
   
La bodeguita de Pico, http://www.labodeguitadepico.com - Live Cuban music on Wednesday and Friday and Saturday - $10 cover charge / No cover charge with dinner
   
Cafe Sevilla, in Long Beach - http://www.cafesevilla.com/LongBeach/ -  A branch of the Sevillas from San Diego and Riverside, this club is hip, spacious, with a great dance floor.  Salsa on Wednesday nights.  Live music. $12 cover charge plus $7 parking.  
   
Mama Juana's, in Studio City - http://www.mamajuanas.com - Restaurant/Club. If I must be honest, I hardly ever go.  It's a little too far for me, a little too crowded.  But in all fairness, it is one of the most popular place these days.  If you check their website you'll see that they're open for live Salsa basically every day of the week.  One of the few places out there dedicated full time to 'tropical' music with its variations. Wednesday  
   
Steven's Steakhouse, in City of Commerce - http://www.stevenssteakhouse.com/ -  Salsa every day of the week. Wednesday  
   
Monsoon Café -  1212 3rd St Promenade, Santa Monica 310-576-9996 Wednesday  
   
Cohiba Club & Cigar Lounge - http://www.cohibalongbeach.com/ 110 E. Broadway, Long Beach 562-491-5220 Wednesday  
   
El Floridita, in Hollywood - http://www.elfloridita.com -  The place is small, not exactly cheap if you go for dinner, but the food is good, and the 'mojitos' are great.  If you skip dinner and go for entertainment only, the cover charge is $10.  Parking is tricky unless you valet... [but not impossible... heh]  Wednesday  
   
Hush Lounge - http://www.hushlounge.com/ - 185 E. Santa Clara St, Ventura 805-648-1462   Wednesday  
   
Stargazer - http://www.stargazerrestaurant.com/  6501 Fallbrook Ave, West Hills 818-704-6633 Wednesday  
   
THURSDAY CLUBS  
Mama Juana's, in Studio City - http://www.mamajuanas.com - Restaurant/Club. If I must be honest, I hardly ever go.  It's a little too far for me, a little too crowded.  But in all fairness, it is one of the most popular place these days for Thursday nights, and if you check their website you'll see that they're open for live Salsa basically every day of the week.  One of the few places out there dedicated full time to 'tropical' music with its variations.  
   
Cafe Sevilla, in Riverside - Salsa on Thursday night.  http://www.cafesevilla.com/Riverside/ . with DJLuis Pachanga - To be in the DJs VIP call  909-452-6551
   
Steven's Steakhouse, in City of Commerce - http://www.stevenssteakhouse.com/ -  Salsa every day of the week. Thursday  
   
Silhouette Jazz Café - 245 E. Olive St, Burbank 818-556-5299 Thursday - Class with Mike and Christina.  Music by DJ Pod Timba - $8 cover charge
   
Zabumba Brazilian Club and Restaurant, in Culver City - http://www.zabumba.com - Timba and contemporary Cuban dance music by D.J. Saoco on Thursday and Sunday.  Forget crazy turns and flips and uncomfortable outfits and join the crowd at Zabumba for some hard core dancing that will send you home soaked in sweat!  Great music, great people, tile floor -so tennis shoes are just fine  
   
 

Habana Cabana - Free Salsa class at 8:30pm, open dancing from 9:30 to 11:00pm. With Asdruval “Astro” Alarcon. - $4.00 Mojitos, Margaritas, and Sangrias after 8:00pm. - 18552 Beach Blvd Huntington Beach CA 92648 . 714-968-1133 - Cost: FREE - Thursday and Sunday

 

   
Vasilios, in Downey - http://www.vasiliossalsaclub.com - This club has been at this location for many years.  According to its manager, Carmelo, the nights for Salsa are Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  
   
FRIDAY CLUBS  
Cuban Bistro, in Alhambra - http://www.cubanbistro.com - Restaurant/Club. Good food and great drinks [try the mango martini mojito.]  Live music on Friday and Saturday.  Spacious, well arranged, good vibe.   
   
Cocopalm, in Pomona - http://www.cocopalmrestaurant.com - Restaurant/Club.  This place is a fancy place with a nice view up on the hill off the 10 freeway.  It is a restaurant all week long and a club with live music on Friday nights.  It is $10 women and $15 men cover charge.  Alfredo Figueroa teaches a Salsa class from 8.30 pm to 10.00 pm.   
   
Granada, in Alhambra - http://www.letsdancela.com/salsacentral/ - 17 S. First Street, Alhambra, CA - A popular Salsa place for Friday and Saturday.  Cover charge is usually $15, and the music goes on 'til 3 am.  No flips, dips or aerials or management will kick you out!  
   
Vasilios, in Downey - http://www.vasiliossalsaclub.com - This club has been at this location for many years.  According to its manager, Carmelo, the nights for Salsa are Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  On Friday - ladies free before 11 pm - gentlemen free before 10 pm - music goes on until 4 am
   
Tapas, in Newport Beach - http://www.tapasflavorsofspain.com/nightclubs.html . Open Friday and Saturday. Alternates DJ and Live bands - 4253 Martingale Way, Newport Beach, CA 92660 $10 cover charge  
   
Mama Juana's, in Studio City - http://www.mamajuanas.com - Restaurant/Club. If I must be honest, I hardly ever go.  It's a little too far for me, a little too crowded.  But in all fairness, it is one of the most popular place these days.  If you check their website you'll see that they're open for live Salsa basically every day of the week.  One of the few places out there dedicated full time to 'tropical' music with its variations. Friday  
   
Steven's Steakhouse, in City of Commerce - http://www.stevenssteakhouse.com/ -  Salsa every day of the week. Friday  
   
El Floridita, in Hollywood - http://www.elfloridita.com - This restaurant/club is also great on 'Cuban' Fridays [my favorite], as well as Saturdays.  The place is small, not exactly cheap if you go for dinner, but the food is good, and the 'mojitos' are great.  If you skip dinner and go for entertainment only, the cover charge is $10.  Parking is tricky unless you valet... [but not impossible... heh]  
   
Tatou Club - http://www.tatouclub.com/ - 333 S. Boylston St, Los Angeles 213-482-2000 Friday  
   
La bodeguita de Pico, http://www.labodeguitadepico.com - Live Cuban music on Wednesday and Friday and Saturday - $10 cover charge / No cover charge with dinner  
   
The NEW JC Fandango - 12361 Chapman Ave. Garden Grove, CA. 82840 (714)758-1057
(Corner of Harbor Blvd./Chapman Ave. ) - with DJ Mario "Sabor y Sentimiento" - For Guest List call (562)533-2534 - Only go here if you get in DJ Mario's guest list, which is good from 9 pm to 11 pm.  After 11 pm the cover charge is $20 - No band. DO NOT pay for valet.  As you drive in, the valet will say: "it's $10 for valet or $6 to park yourself plus $2 every 20 minutes."  What they leave out is that after midnight the self parking is left unattended and you won't have to pay on your way out.  This club is 20% salsa, 20% cumbia, 20% merengue, 20% reggaeton, and 20% surprise.
 
   
Club Mayan - http://www.clubmayan.com/ - 1038 S. Hill St, Los Angeles 213-746-4287  Friday with DJPedro El Sabroso - Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton, Cumbia, and Punta - no Salsa this night  
   
V2o Latin Fridays - http://www.v2onightclub.com - FREE Admission on the guestlist until 10:30pm - 21 and over - Free Salsa Lessons and Buffet every 3rd Friday of the month from 8:30pm to 10:30pm - 81 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA - http://www.myspace.com/fridayv2o
   
SATURDAY CLUBS  
Romeo Cucina, in Laguna Niguel - http://www.romeocucina.com/frm_home.html - DJ Jimmy and DJ Jerry are there on Saturday.  Free cover, but it's a restaurant remember!   
   
Sabor Restaurant, at 933 N. Brand Blvd, Glendale CA 91202.  Starting April 19th, and every Saturday thereafter.  Salsa and more.
   
Club Fuego, inside of Prego Ristorante, in Irvine - 18420 Von Karman, Irvine, CA - MAP - Salsa on Saturday.  Dance class at 9 pm, Club at 10 pm.  $12 cover charge for class and club.  $20 with live band.  See flyers for detail
   
Cancun Ole, in Los Angeles - http://www.cancunole.net - 5219 E Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90022 - Very nice newly remodeled location, with DJ Moreno and DJ Henry alternating.  $10 cover charge.  Good on Saturday.
   
TiGeorge's Chicken, in Los Angeles - http://www.tigeorgeschicken.com/index.php 309 N. Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90026 - This is not a club. It is a restaurant with very good Haitian food.  The band plays for about an hour starting at 4 pm.  You are welcome to bring along your own wine!  seriously :)   Saturday
 

 

 
Acapulco's Cantina, in Montclair - 9405 Monte Vista Ave, Montclair CA - Small, most often crowded place, with satisfactory music.  Smoking patio, wooden floor, affordable drink prices.  Open both on Friday and Saturday.  Saturday preferred.  
   
Granada, in Alhambra - http://www.letsdancela.com/salsacentral/ - 17 S. First Street, Alhambra, CA - A popular Salsa place for Friday and Saturday.  Cover charge is usually $15, and the music goes on 'til 3 am.  No flips, dips or aerials or management will kick you out!  
   
Club Mayan - http://www.clubmayan.com/ - 1038 S. Hill St, Los Angeles 213-746-4287  Saturday  
   
Monsoon Café - 1212 3rd St Promenade, Santa Monica 310-576-9996  Saturday  
   
Cuban Bistro, in Alhambra - http://www.cubanbistro.com - Restaurant/Club. Good food and great drinks [try the mango martini mojito.]  Live music on Friday and Saturday.  Spacious, well arranged, good vibe.   
   
Mama Juana's, in Studio City - http://www.mamajuanas.com - Restaurant/Club. If I must be honest, I hardly ever go.  It's a little too far for me, a little too crowded.  But in all fairness, it is one of the most popular places these days.  If you check their website you'll see that they're open for live Salsa basically every day of the week.  One of the few places out there dedicated full time to 'tropical' music with its variations. Saturday  
   
Steven's Steakhouse, in City of Commerce - http://www.stevenssteakhouse.com/ -  Salsa every day of the week. Saturday  
   
El Floridita, in Hollywood - http://www.elfloridita.com - This restaurant/club is also great on 'Cuban' Fridays [my favorite], as well as Saturdays.  The place is small, not exactly cheap if you go for dinner, but the food is good, and the 'mojitos' are great.  If you skip dinner and go for entertainment only, the cover charge is $10.  Parking is tricky unless you valet... [but not impossible... heh]  
   
Vasilios, in Downey - http://www.vasiliossalsaclub.com - This club has been at this location for many years.  According to its manager, Carmelo, the most popular nights for Salsa are Friday and Saturday, but it is open other nights of the week as well.   
   
Tapas, in Newport Beach - http://www.tapasflavorsofspain.com/nightclubs.html . Open Friday and Saturday. Alternates DJ and Live bands - 4253 Martingale Way, Newport Beach, CA 92660 $10 cover charge  
   
La bodeguita de Pico, http://www.labodeguitadepico.com - Live Cuban music on Wednesday and Friday and Saturday - Dance class with Yossi and Alma - $10 cover charge / No cover charge with dinner.  
   
Palo D'Mango - http://www.palodmango.com/ - Elks Club, 11551 Trask Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92843 - Cover charge is usually $15 - This event happens on Saturdays but NOT every Saturday - You need to check their website before going or call (714) 328-6627  
   
SUNDAY CLUBS  
Cafe Sevilla, in Long Beach - http://www.cafesevilla.com/LongBeach/ -  A branch of the Sevillas from San Diego and Riverside, this club is hip, spacious, with a great dance floor. FREE
   
Harvelle's, in Redondo Beach - at the Redondo Beach Pier at 100J Fisherman's Wharf.  Two hour classes for $15 from 5 pm to 7 pm.  Dancing only $5 afterwards  
   
Silhouette Jazz Café - 245 E. Olive St, Burbank 818-556-5299  
   
The Coffee Depot, in Riverside - http://www.myspace.com/coffeedepot - Salsa Social on the 1st Sunday of each month ONLY, 6 pm to 10 pm - FREE - 3204 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, California 92507
   
Rumba, in Club One Ninety Five, in Anaheim - http://www.195bar.com - 195 West Center St Promenade, Anaheim CA - Live Salsa band "Azucar" every Sunday starting at 7 pm.  Free before 11 pm, $10 for dance class at 7 pm
   
Steven's Steakhouse, in City of Commerce - http://www.stevenssteakhouse.com/ - For years, the place to be on Sunday night.  Two rooms, the large one, where all the wild LA dancers gather, and a second one, with DJ Luis Pachanga playing good stuff.              

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Zabumba Brazilian Club and Restaurant, in Culver City - http://www.zabumba.com - Timba and contemporary Cuban dance music by D.J. Saoco on Thursday and Sunday.  Forget crazy turns and flips and uncomfortable outfits and join the crowd at Zabumba for some hard core dancing that will send you home soaked in sweat!  Great music, great people, tile floor -so tennis shoes are just fine  
   
Mambos, in Glendale - DJ Ricubana playing on Sunday starting at 2 pm - 1701 Victory Blvd, Glendale CA - Open to all ages.  
   
Casa Escobar - 14160 Palawan Way, Marina del Rey 310-822-2199  Sunday  
   
Vive Lounge - http://www.vivelounge.com/ - 61 N. Raymond Ave, Pasadena 626-583-8483  Sunday  
   
Rumba Room - http://www.rumbaroom.com/ - 1000 Universal Studio Blvd, Ste 208 818-622-1222  Sunday  
   
RIO LOUNGE & GRILL - 15910 Ventura Blvd Encino, CA - Dance Class 4:00 to 5:00Pm - Super Dj Robby spinning Salsa,Mambo, Merengue, Cha Cha Cha from 5:00 Pm to 11:pm Cover $7.00 - GREAT FOOD / DANCE FLOOR / OUTSIDE PATIO / FREE PARKING  
   
The Mambo Lounge, in Garden Grove -- Located at The Bea Hive, 9627 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove, Ca 92841, 714 638-5601 (Across from the 24 HR Fitness)  Sunday  
   
 

Habana Cabana - Free Salsa class at 8:30pm, open dancing from 9:30 to 11:00pm. With Asdruval “Astro” Alarcon. - $4.00 Mojitos, Margaritas, and Sangrias after 8:00pm. - 18552 Beach Blvd Huntington Beach CA 92648 . 714-968-1133 - Cost: FREE - Thursday and Sunday

 

   
La bodeguita de Pico, http://www.labodeguitadepico.com - 5047 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles CA - La Picante Salsa Band - Rueda de Casino class $10 at 4 pm - by Yossi, Ricardo and Alma

 

 

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