Intimate venues can range in size but usually offer an audience the feeling of being close to the performance.
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. ...
Napa, CA
Founded in 1981, Blue Note Napa is an upscale jazz club/gourmet restaurant occupying the first floor of the historic Napa Valley Opera House in downtown Napa, CA. The Blue Note Napa creates the quintessential Greenwich Village jazz club experience presenting intimate shows with major, touring musicians as well as local Bay Area artists, all paired with wine country cuisine and fine wines. ...
Anaheim, CA
Chain Reaction is a state-of-the-art live music, concerts, and events venue located in Anaheim, CA. ...
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. ...
Los Angeles, CA
Located in Los Angeles’ Fairfax District, Genghis Cohen is a New York-style Sichuan Chinese restaurant, bar, and intimate music venue serving up exotic cocktails and live music. Genghis Cohen was founded by music producer Allan Rinde in 1983. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
San Pedro, CA
The Grand Annex Music Hall is an intimate cabaret-style theater and flexible multipurpose space in downtown San Pedro, CA. State-of-the-art sound enhances a unique listening experience, complemented by cabaret tables, a well-stocked concessions booth and a commitment to community. ...
Sonoma, CA
HopMonk Tavern Sonoma, built in a former 1888 farmhouse just blocks from Sonoma’s historic downtown plaza, is a year-round beer garden and listening room. The Hopmonk Tavern stage is a medium-sized stage with a wide variety of fine music; from small bands or solo artists. The atmosphere is warm and intimate with nearby tables where the audience can enjoy food and drinks. ...
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. ...
San Francisco, CA
Opened in 2004 in San Francisco’s NoPa district, The Independent is a premier live music venue bringing a diverse mix of entertainment – from hip-hop to EDM, comedy to podcasts, and everything in between. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
West Hollywood, CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA, the legendary Troubadour is an all-ages venue and premier music destination for established and rising artists. Established in 1957, the Troubadour remains a popular venue among serious music fans who enjoy listening to live music in an intimate and historically rich setting. ...
Are we missing a venue?
Submit Venue Information or Contact Us with any suggestions, updates, or edits.