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Zanzibar

1301 5th St
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 451-2221
zanzibarlive.com
3.5 star rating based on 48 reviews

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Hours
Tue-Sun 9pm-2am  
Status: Open (Call business to confirm holiday hours)  
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Business Description from the Web

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There are jokes a-plenty to be made of the Westside Middle Eastern nightclub scene, but Zanzibar is straight class (at least in its decor). Sumptuous appointments like rich woods and leather compliment an exquisite selection of jet-setting techno, tribal and exotic remixes (check Thursday nights for the beloved AfroFunke sets) curated for optimal mind-erasing and grind-enhancing. The owners... more
Posted by latimesguide on December 16, 2009

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Hip, comfortable, sexy dance club with top notch entertainment.

Posted by 10best on October 07, 2007

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Nearby Temple Bar features live music with regular performances by Dakah, Kim Hill and Natural Afrodisiac.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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The neighborhood parking crunch and lack of a valet leads people to take their chances in the bank lot across the street, just west of the club.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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The club does accept credit cards, but if you want cash, there are three ATMs on Fourth Street near Arizona.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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A Moroccan-themed makeover and dynamic DJs have spiced up this former Santa Monica dive bar.

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In Short Despite its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, Zanzibar is anything but your typical beach bar. The owners, who also operate the nearby Temple Bar, have transformed longtime watering hole, West End, into an exotic East African-themed dance club. The dimly lit, red brick and earth-hued interior sets a risque tone that carries over into the semi-private lounge areas with cozy... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 25, 2007)

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i love Zanzi! I used to go almost every weekend and I always had a fun time. I had not been there in a while, but when I went about 2 months ago, it was still the same fun place with terrible AC! LOL. The cool bartender guy was still there and the bouncers are pretty cool. The girl bartenders arent really the best... seriously. My sis said that she was charged an extra $4 on her tab, but... more
Posted by bomquishaa on September 22, 2009

IT WAS KOOL

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I arrived and found a semi long line with a fat security guard that had a list that my name was not on. I had to pay 20 us dollars to enter the club. There were not many honies. But plenty of hobos. The santa monica beach crowd is not the business. In fact i don't think there really is any type of scene. It was kind of an anything goes experience. However the band was great. Sly's daughter,... more
Posted by klientelevision on April 21, 2009, (Edited March 15, 2009)

Definitely check your bill carefully

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Yes, the bartenders and waitresses will rip you off if you let them. Check your bill CAREFULLY! The waitress had the audacity to add a tip onto my check after I had already tipped her the standard 15% AND an additional $60 bucks in cash.

I also dropped my cell phone in the VIP area ONCE THE club had closed, so more likely than not, it was an employee that picked it up and didn't have the... more
Posted by alysedg23 on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 27, 2009)
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