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Rooftop bars Los Angeles

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Los Angeles Rooftop Guide

By:Rikard Fredricson

Updated:September 25, 2024

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Sunny cocktails, elevated vibes, tasty bites and a new perspective on the City of Angles: everything is possible at a Los Angeles rooftop bar. We have gathered the very best ones in one ultimate guide, packed with all you need to know about the top rooftop bars in LA: opening hours, dress code, photos, maps and much more.

With a fantastic vibe and climate, this is a great rooftop city, offering a wide range of outdoor bars and LA rooftop pools. Just scroll down and find the LA rooftop bar best suited for you.

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31 best rooftop bars in Los Angeles

Rooftop bar LA Perch in Los Angeles — 1

Perch

15 & 16th floor | Downtown LA

Highlights

Fantastic 360° views

French-inspired

$$$

Popular and French-inspired Los Angeles rooftop bar and bistro, located in **downtown LA**, with a magical view of the skyscrapers and skyline. The interior is both lush and elegant, and outside seating comes with lots of cozy fireplaces. Set over two levels, here you can enjoy both dinner and weekend brunch, along with a wide selection of Parisian-inspired and crafted cocktails. Pleasant and relaxed atmosphere, with live DJs or jazz bands often picking up the vibe even more.

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Rooftop bar LA High Rooftop Lounge At Hotel Erwin in Los Angeles — 2

High Rooftop Lounge at Hotel Erwin

5th floor | Venice Beach

Highlights

Beach rooftop

Ocean view

$$$$

The only rooftop bar in Venice, and from this LA roof terrace you get a **magnificent view** of the Pacific Ocean and Venice Beach. Try to time a visit at sunset, which is almost out of this world. Lovely beach / lounge vibe on the terrace, perfect for relaxing drinks in the sun or nightly fun. Thr rooftop menu offers well made specialty cocktails and different Californian beers, along with some really tasty bar bites and a weekend brunch.

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Rooftop bar LA Spire 73 at InterContinental in Los Angeles — 3

Spire 73

73rd floor | Downtown

Highlights

Highest in the Western Hemisphere

Spectacular views

$$$$

Perched on the 73rd floor of the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, Spire 73 is actually the **highest rooftop bar in the Western Hemisphere**, and also one of the highest in the world. The roof terrace offers spectacular views over the entire Los Angeles along with cosy fire pits and an array of different and stylish seating options. Plus delicious signature cocktails, a wide selection of champagne, and a nice selection of bar bites

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Rooftop bar LA Takami Sushi & Elevate Lounge in Los Angeles — 4

Takami Sushi & Elevate Lounge

21st floor | Downtown

Highlights

Luxurious

Amazing views

$$$$

21 floors above Downtown L.A's Financial District you find a unique and dual rooftop experience, with both a restaurant and a lounge made for unforgettable and elevated evenings. The rooftop restaurant is called Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant, a modern and luxurious venue where you can indulge in Japanese dishes from 3 kitchens and unique signature cocktails, all surrounded with **amazing views of downtown L.A’s most beautiful high rises**. When weekend arrives, the rooftop also turns into a high energy venue for vibrant and elevated nights, thanks to the Elevate Lounge.

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Rooftop bar LA L.P Rooftop Bar in Los Angeles — 5

E.P. & L.P. Rooftop Bar

3rd floor | West Hollywood

Highlights

Signature cocktails

Rooftop cinema

$$$$

Found in the heart of West Hollywood, this is one of the **largest roof terraces** across Los Angeles. From the E.P. & L.P. Rooftop Bar you can enjoy lovely views of the Hollywood Hills, along with creative hand-crafted cocktails and global snacks, including burgers and tasty tacos. This is all served in a vibrant and lovely atmosphere, perfect for mingling with friends. In the same building you also find the Melrose Rooftop Theatre.

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Rooftop bar LA The Roof at EDITION in Los Angeles — 6

The Roof at EDITION

13th floor | West Hollywood

Highlights

Panoramic views

Rooftop pool

$$$$

The Roof is a sleek and modern Los Angeles rooftop restaurant and lounge, perched on top of The West Hollywood EDITION. An indoor lounge with panorama glass windows leads out to a lush terrace, framed by some **breathtaking views** over LA and the city skyline. The rooftop menu include Latin and tropical-inspired cocktails with a local flair, and a refreshing selection of Latin American plates. Stay at the hotel, and you can enhance the experience with a dip in the fantastic rooftop pool.

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Rooftop bar LA Videre in Los Angeles — 7

Videre

7th floor | Carthay Circle

Highlights

Restaurant, bar & pool

360° view

$$$$

Found right between downtown Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, Kimpton Hotel Wilshire has offered a casual rooftop terrace for many years, but it really elevated during 2023 and the opening of Videre Rooftop Restaurant & Bar. Lush, urban and modern, the terrace blends dining cabanas and high top tables with a sparkling rooftop pool and a cosy fire pit, all surrounded by amazing 360° over the city. **Open from breakfast and brunch to late dinner**, here you can indulge in bright Southern California cuisine and signature craft cocktails.

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Rooftop bar LA Cork & Batter in Los Angeles — 8

Cork & Batter

3rd floor | Inglewood

Highlights

Modern

Comfy rooftop lounge

$$$

Located directly across from the SoFi Stadium and LA Forum, and next to the LA Clippers new home the Intuit Dome, Cork & Batter is truly smack **in the heart of Inglewood's entertainment and sports district**. The modern and three-level venue houses interior bar and restaurant on the two first floors, and up top is the open-air rooftop lounge, fitted with comfy loungers and surrounded with greenery and sweeping views over the surroundings. Open throughout the day and night, Cork & Batter offers a varied and casual menu, including plenty of bites and exclusive signature cocktails.

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Rooftop bar LA Grandmaster Rooftop in Los Angeles — 9

Grandmaster Rooftop

3rd floor | Hollywood

Highlights

Hollywood views

Aperitivo Happy Hour

$$$$

Found in the heart of Hollywood, Grandmaster Recorders is an historic recording studio, that in 2021 turned into a modern and multi-level restaurant and bar. The jewel in th crown is the Grandmaster Rooftop, a beautiful rooftop terrace with a large and stylish bar, a mix of dining tables and comfy lounge spots, and **amazing views over the Hollywood Hills and skyline**. Up here you can enjoy specialty cocktails named after songs and albums recorded by artist in the old studio, along with spritzes, craft beers, antipasti and wood-fired pizza.

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Rooftop bar LA The Coco Club in Los Angeles — 10

The Coco Club

7th floor | Santa Monica

Highlights

Ocean sunset views

Tropical vibes

$$$

On the top floor of the Sonder The Beacon you find Santa Monicas only indoor-outdoor rooftop bar, and one of few oceanside rooftops in all of LA. Taking over from Onyx, The Coco Club premiered in early 2024, and in a lush, bright and tropical setting, here you can enjoy some **amazing views over the Pacific**. Towards casual beachside bar during the afternoon and early evening, perfect to sip some some tropical cocktails and nibble on fresh bites, the rooftop turns more vibrant later at night, especially during weekends.

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Rooftop bar LA The Highlight Room in Los Angeles — 11

The Highlight Room

10th floor | Hollywood

Highlights

Luxurious

Grill, Lounge & Pool

$$$$

Covering the entire top floor of the Dream Hollywood, The Highlight Room sure has **a lot of LA rooftop fun to offer**. The 11,000-square-foot rooftop holds a modern sundeck with pool, a stylish grill restaurant, and a vibrant rooftop lounge. All surrounded with amazing panoramic views, from the Hollywood sign to the LA skyline. Sip cocktails in a luxurious cabana, enjoy freshly prepared Californian fare at the Highlight Room Grill, or come for high-energy nights with DJs and live performances in The Lounge.

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Rooftop bar LA Mama Shelter's Rooftop in Los Angeles — 12

Mama Shelter's Rooftop

4th floor | Hollywood

Highlights

Bar & restaurant

Great views

$$$$

A fun and colorful roof terrace in LA that market itself as **'So much more than just a simple rooftop'**. And with the stunning views at display they might just be right. The rooftop bar serves signature cocktails, bottled and draft beers, and a quite large selection of wines, as well as home made dishes for daily lunch, brunch and dinner. Visit for a long afternoon or night out with friends, enjoying the hip and casual vibe, sipping cocktails with an amazing view.

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Rooftop bar LA Élephante in Los Angeles — 13

Élephante

3rd floor | Santa Monica

Highlights

Ocean views

Southern Mediterranean

$$$$

Located in downtown Santa Monica, Elephante Beach House is just what you need if you want to leave LA for a bit, and **elevate yourself to the Mediterranean**. Stylish and chic, the rooftop comes adorned with natural wood and stone and copper finishes, all with the Pacific Ocean as backdrop. The rooftop menu focuses on light coastal Italian dishes and fun, approachable cocktails inspired by the flavors of Italy. Open daily for everyday brunch, a sunny lunch, buzzing dinners or drinks anywhere in between.

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Rooftop bar LA Broken Shaker in Los Angeles — 14

Broken Shaker

14th floor | Downtown

Highlights

Awarded cocktail bar

Rooftop pool

$$$

Set 14 stories above the bustling streets of Downtown LA, Broken Shaker is a **colorful and vibrant rooftop oasis**, offering some amazing views over the Los Angeles skyline. As an awarded cocktail bar, the rooftop serves some delicious and handcrafted creations, from signature and seasonal cocktails to punch bowl's made to share. Guests staying at the Freehand Hotel can also enjoy the refreshing rooftop pool from sunsrise to sunset.

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Rooftop bar LA Margot in Los Angeles — 15

Margot

3rd floor | Culver City

Highlights

Mediterranean-inspired

360° views

$$$$

Found at the top of the Platform shopping mall in Culver City, the elegant and charming Margot Los Angeles offers seating both inside a glassed-in atrium, and out on the heated terrace. This boho-chic, lush and **Mediterranean-inspired** LA rooftop comes surrounded with fantastic 360-degree views, and just as the setting, the market-driven rooftop menu is inspired by coastal Mediterranean cuisine, complemented with regional wines and craft cocktails.

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Rooftop bar LA Bar Lis in Los Angeles — 16

Bar Lis

10th floor | Hollywood

Highlights

French Riviera-inspired

Panoramic views

$$$$

Perched on top of the Thompson Hollywood, Bar Lis is a chic Los Angeles rooftop lounge, bringing the spirit of the Cote D’Azur to the heart of Hollywood. Blending the indoor with the outdoor, plush lounge sofas, a stylish bar, cypress trees and a central water fountain are all surrounded with **panoramic views** over Hollywood Hills and Downtown LA. Enjoy Summer Spritz cocktails and bistro-inspired small plates, along with weekday jazz nights nights and weekend DJs.

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Rooftop bar LA Skybar at Mondrian in Los Angeles — 17

Skybar at Mondrian

14th floor | West Hollywood

Highlights

Rooftop pool

World-class DJs

$$$$

Sky Bar is really the rooftop bar Los Angeles to visit if you want feel the pulse and Hollywood glamour. Newly re-imagined design to the terrace, but the same old fantastic view of the LA skyline. And the same amazing rooftop pool. Chic and stylish poolside lounge by day, and one of the **hottest party spots by night**. Dress for succes and enjoy a wide range of bottled champagne, creative signature cocktails and bar bites, along with a real Hollywood vibe.

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Rooftop bar LA LouLou Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge in Los Angeles — 18

LouLou Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge

3rd floor | Santa Monica

Highlights

French Riviera inspired

Ocean view

$$$$

Perched on top of Santa Monica Place, the modern and cosmopolitan LouLou Rooftop transports you **from the heart of Santa Monica to the French Riviera**. Surrounded with the amazing California sunsets and ocean views, here you can indulge French Mediterranean flavors with a classic California twist, as well as wines from both France and California, and crafted specialty cocktails. Visit for a vibrant weekend brunch, sunny lunch, after work cocktails or an elegant dinner, and experience the 'Joie de Vivre'.

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Rooftop bar Terra by Eataly LA in Los Angeles — 19

Terra at Eataly LA

3rd floor | Century City

Highlights

Italian

Restaurant, garden & bar

$$$

Terra is a rooftop bar, restaurant and lounge, bringing **a large slice of the Italian countryside to Los Angeles**, and to the top of the Century City Westfield Mall. Lush, charming and bright, the rooftop terrace offers open-air vibes and panoramic views over the Hollywood Hills. Centered around the wood burning grill, Terra serves Italian flavours as both lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, along with refreshing botanical cocktails and premium Italian wines.

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Rooftop bar LA The Rooftop at The Wayfarer DTLA in Los Angeles — 20

The Rooftop at The Wayfarer DTLA

12th floor | Downtown

Highlights

Urban oasis

Skyline views

$$$

Towering with the DTLA skyscrapers, this **urban LA rooftop** comes with plenty of comfy lounge spots, where you can warm up by the fire pit or cool off by the water, while taking in the majestic view over the skyline. Open at the end of week for lunch and dinner, The Rooftop serves contemporary American small bites and mains, as well as Tiki classics, house libations and craft beers. A great venue to sip, eat and chill with friends and family both day and night.

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Rooftop bar LA The Rooftop Beverly Hills in Los Angeles — 21

The Rooftop Beverly Hills

13th floor | Beverly Hills

Highlights

Amazing views

Luxurious

$$$$

Perched on top of the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, this spacious rooftop does not only offer **amazing views over Beverly Hills and Hollywood**, but also a beautiful, garden-like setting and top-class food and drinks. Open daily for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, The Rooftop Beverly Hills serves a refined selection of authentic, Asian-inspired dishes, fine and crafted signature cocktails, all in a luxurious atmosphere.

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Rooftop bar LA Bar Bohémien in Los Angeles — 22

Bar Bohémien

2nd floor | Culver City

Highlights

Rooftop cocktail bar

Lush terrace

$$$

Citizen Public Market in Culver City is a 7,500 square-foot market-hall that holds plenty of restaurants and bars, including the rooftop Bar Bohémien. Inspired by the building's history and the greatest cities around the world, Bar Bohémien aims to create the feeling of a **classic coktail lounge**. At the lush and wooden floored rooftop terrace you can enjoy craft beers and wines from local California producers, but what you really should try is one of the crafted cocktails.

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Rooftop bar LA Harriet's Rooftop in Los Angeles — 23

Harriet's Rooftop

11th floor | Sunset Strip

Highlights

Panoramic views

'Old-fashioned cocktail lounge'

$$$$

With a great location on Sunset Boulevard, Harriet's Rooftop is a prime spot for fantastic views over Hollywood and the Los Angeles skyline. Aiming to preserve the values of an **old-fashioned cocktail lounge**, here you can enjoy crafted signature cocktails made with fresh and seasonal ingredients. Charming and trendy in decoration, Harriet’s come with both an indoor lounge and a semi-open rooftop terrace, so it is a rooftop for all weather.

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Rooftop bar LA Bar Clara in Los Angeles — 24

Bar Clara

12th floor | Downtown LA

Highlights

Mediterranean-inspired

Downtown views

$$$

The Hotel Per La comes with a fantastic rooftop terrace, equipped with both **a glittering rooftop pool**, and an indoor-outdoor rooftop bar. Called Bar Clara, the rooftop bar is open and available daily to all, as are the panoramic views over the Los Angeles skyline. Lush and stylish in decoration, and with an easy-going atmospere, the rooftop serves Mediterranean-inspired cuisine influenced by California and Southern Italian coastal flavors, along with a colorful and whimsical array of cocktails, and one of the world’s most extensive wine programs.

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Rooftop bar LA Calabra in Los Angeles — 25

Calabra

7th floor | Santa Monica

Highlights

Boho-stylish

Ocean views

$$$$

The boho-stylish and natural Calabra rooftop bar and restaurant is found on top of the Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a few blocks from the Pacific Ocean. Seven floors above it all, overlooking Santa Monica and the ocean, the lovely rooftop blends with the environment, and offers a mix of fresh and **seasonal Mediterranean and California cuisine**, as well as a wide range of specialty cocktails, crafted beers, and plenty of wine from California vineyards.

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Rooftop bar LA I|O Rooftop at The Godfrey in Los Angeles — 26

I|O Rooftop at The Godfrey

7th floor | Hollywood

Highlights

Daytime + nightlife

360° views

$$$$

The I|O Rooftop LA offers an impressive 12,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, including sun-deck, two bars, a shimmering rooftop pool and al fresco dining. All framed with **fantastic 360° views** over Hollywood and Los Angeles. The all day rooftop menu includes a great set of specialty cocktails, as well as a few grapes and cans, while eats are served as light bites. A sophisticated oasis in the middle of the Hollywood buzz.

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Rooftop bar LA AC Rooftop Lounge in Los Angeles — 27

AC Rooftop Lounge

11th floor | Beverly Hills

Highlights

Expansive views

Rooftop pool

$$$

AC Rooftop Lounge offers a relaxing place to take in iconic views over LA. Aiming to provide peace and solitude above the bustling city, the indoor / outdoor rooftop comes with a bright, fresh and quite lush decoration, all surrounded with **expansive views of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills**. A great rooftop bar Los Angeles to just chill-out with a few friends over handmade signature cocktails and a tasty selection of European inspired tapas dishes.

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Rooftop bar LA Umbrella Club at SIXTY Beverly Hills in Los Angeles — 28

Umbrella Club at SIXTY Beverly Hills

7th floor | Beverly Hills

Highlights

360° view

Rooftop pool

$$$$

A short walk from Rodeo Drive you find Umbrella Club, which is a multi-level venue that actually starts on street level, with the Umbrella Supper Club, featuring a lively café, wine shop, and restaurant. For more elevated sips and bites, head up the 7th floor **Umbrella Social Club**. Lush and equipped with fireplaces, hanging wicker chairs and a stylish bar, here you are surrounded with one of the best 360° views of Beverly Hills available. The rooftop also holds the **Umbrella Swim Club**, where you can soak in the sun right by the lovely rooftop pool.

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Rooftop bar LA The Roof Garden at the Peninsula Beverly Hills in Los Anhgeles — 29

The Roof Garden at the Peninsula Beverly Hills

5th floor | Beverly Hills

Highlights

Signature cocktails

Summer weekend BBQs

$$$$

A Beverly Hills oasis, **luxurious but relaxed** rooftop bar with great service and a great view of Beverly Hills and the LA skyline. Open from early morning to late dinner, offering a large menu with a wide variaty of drinks and nutritious Californian cuisine. Plus summer weekend BBQs. Popular rooftop bar among both locals and visitors, with a fantastic rooftop pool for the hotel guests.

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Rooftop bar LA WET Deck at W Hollywood in Los Angeles — 30

WET Deck at W Hollywood

Hollywood

Highlights

Rooftop pool

360° view

Hotel guests / Cabana rentals

$$$$

Located at W Hollywood, this Los Angeles rooftop bar offers a stylish rooftop pool and stunning views over LA and Hollywood in a **luxurious setting**. Only available to hotel guests or by reservation of a sunbed or one of the private luxury cabanas. This is the rooftop to visit if you want that true poolside Hollywood-feel, surrounded by luxury, good atmosphere and and a great view.

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Rooftop bar LA Petit Ermitage in Los Angeles — 31

The Private Rooftop at Petit Ermitage

2nd floor | West Hollywood

Highlights

Bohemian oasis

Hotel guests only

$$$$

The name kind of gives it away, this is really a private rooftop bar in LA, only open for guests staying at the hotel. But it's also **a rooftop experience unlike many others**. 360° views of the Hollywood Hills and a range of different rooftop spaces, like a fantastic saltwater rooftop pool, a firedeck and a hummingbird & butterfly garden. Just to name a few. The perfect LA rooftop for a romantic getaway.

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Rikard Fredricson

Rikard has spent the last 10 years exploring, enjoying, researching and working with rooftop venues. During these years he has visited more than 700 rooftops across the globe. The experience he has gained is used to create helpful, in-depth and accessible content, and to share his knowledge and rooftop expertise with fellow rooftop-lovers.