Patrick Malloy's

I say... Check it out.
Location: Hermosa Beach, Thursday Night
Theme: Sports Bar

Ups for Guys: Girls dancing on the ledge pouring free shots into your mouth, girls dancing on the bar, Cute aggressive girls who aren't afraid to buy you drinks, $3 beer specials, 10 TVs with ESPN, etc.

Ups for Girls: Tons of guys...

Downs: Tiny dance floor in a corner, awkward dance competition

http://www.patrickmolloys.com/

Dragon

I say... Skip it.
Location: Hermosa Beach, Thursday Night
Theme: Lounge

Ups: Great decor, tables outside, dance floor, booths, can wear baseball caps

Downs: No mix of girls and guys (all guys)

www.dragonbar.net

Sangria

I say... Skip it.
Location: Hermosa Beach, Thursday Night
Theme: Bar (Warehouse)

Ups: Big bar, lounge area outside

Downs: Fairly empty, awkward sleazy dancing

http://www.sangriahermosa.com/

Tonic

I say... Check it out.
Location: Santa Barbara, Friday Night
Theme: Club

Ups: HUGE floorplan, 3 bars, patio outside, dance floor, sofas to lounge on

Downs: Takes a while to fill the place up - definitely go after 11pm, saw a purse get stolen from the couch (don't leave it lying around... duh)

http://www.tonicsb.com/