Dance floors are found in a variety of venues, from bars to ballrooms, often directly in front of a stage. They can be made of anything from poured cement to parquet or hardwood and may even be sprung or floating. Nightclubs and bars may offer regular dance lessons or use dance floors for additional seating.
Bars and Restaurants
Solana Beach, CA
Belly Up Solana Beach is a live music venue, located in Solana Beach, CA, since 1974. Belly Up features all types of music almost every night. Inside there are a combination of seated and standing areas holding a maximum of 600 people, plus two separate bars which easily handle the task of keeping the crowd lubricated. ...
Redwood City, CA
Club Fox is the sister venue to the Fox Theatre in downtown Redwood City. With a capacity of 240, Club Fox offers an intimate atmosphere for live music and private events with cabaret-style seating, dance floor, state-of-the-art sound and lights, a live streaming system, removable stage, two VIP lounges, and two full bars. ...
Santa Cruz, CA
Moe’s Alley is a 21+ live music venue with a full bar and outdoor patio in Santa Cruz, CA, offering the best in live music since 1992 in an intimate setting with friendly staff, a large dance floor and the best sound system in town. ...
San Francisco, CA
Open since 1973, Neck of the Woods is an independently-owned live music nightclub located in the Inner Richmond District of San Francisco. CA. The two story venue features local and touring bands of all genres, comedy shows, DJs, as well as private and corporate events.The 350-capacity upstairs venue has one of the best sound systems in San Francisco, a large dance floor, and a lounge section overlooking Clement Street.The 150-capacity downstairs room has its own intimate stage for up-and-coming acts, 4 flat screen TVs and a 15′ screen projector, and the friendliest bartenders in the city. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Oakland, CA
The Paramount Theatre Oakland is an Art Deco concert hall located in Downtown Oakland, CA. The Paramount Theatre of the Arts promotes the performing and visual arts to benefit the diverse culture and community, and preserves the Paramount Theatre as a national historic landmark. ...
Los Angeles, CA
Founded in 2023, The Bellwether is a multifaceted music venue and entertainment hub located west of downtown Los Angeles, CA. The venue includes a ballroom, open-air patio, the Looking Glass Lounge, a large private event space and a restaurant lounge with a bar. The ballroom is outfitted with a state-of-the-art d&b sound system, custom lighting, a 270° wraparound balcony, wooden dance floor and more. ...
San Francisco, CA
The Fillmore San Francisco is a legendary music venue and focal point for the psychedelic music scene of the 1960s and 1970s. The historic main auditorium features ten crystal chandeliers, a long bar spanning the length of the room, and a hardwood dance floor. ...
Del Mar, CA
The Sound is a brand-new, state-of-the-art performance space inside the Surfside Center on the east side of the Del Mar Fairgrounds, next to Del Mar Arena. Operated by Belly Up Entertainment, The Sound is a world-class, 1900-capacity concert venue; an exciting mid-sized venue option for San Diego music lovers to see and hear their favorite artists. The venue hosts an eclectic range of public and private events. ...
Sacramento, CA
Just above Harlow’s in Sacramento is The Starlet Room. The Starlet Room is the place to be if you’re looking for music that’s a little more underground. The artists upstairs at The Starlet Room may not be on the radio – yet – but they are a glimpse into where music is headed. Shows here are the perfect place to stay up-to-date on all the up-and-comers and discover your new favorite artist. The Starlet Room is equipped with a stage, dance floor, and full bar. ...
Los Angeles, CA
The historic Wiltern Theatre is not only an icon of Los Angeles entertainment glamour, but also one of the finest examples of Art Deco architecture in the United States. Part rock venue, part historic theatre, The Wiltern offers four unique spaces from the grand Main Lobby and Theatre to the more intimate Underground Lounge and Backstage. ...
Fresno, CA
The Warnors Center for the Performing Arts is an entertainment center in downtown Fresno, CA, housing three venues: the historic Warnors Theatre, the Star Palace Ballroom, and a restaurant and bar called Frank’s Place.Opened in 1928, Warnors Theatre features unique architectural details in the Spanish Colonial Revival style including a domed ceiling and chandelier. The ornate 2,100-seat venue hosts touring Broadway stars, blues and rock legends, and everything in between.The 325-capacity Frank’s Place is a restaurant and bar with dark wood, polished black and white floors, two bars, a small stage, and a dance floor suitable for more intimate performances. Frank’s Place provides a host of live music each week; from blues and country to Latin and more.The 700-capacity Star Palace Ballroom is located on the second floor of the Warnors Center for the Performing Arts complex and features large windows that open up to a view of downtown. ...
Oakland, CA
Located in the heart of Oakland’s Jack London Square, Yoshi’s Oakland is one of the world’s most respected jazz venues and the Bay Area’s premier location for great Japanese cuisine. Yoshi’s promotes and hosts many different types of music as well as local, national, and international acts. ...
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