Nearly four million inhabitants call L.A. home. With millions more in the surrounding areas and an endless string of tourists and newbies filtering through town, there is a large demand for a sleek watering hole with panoramic views in the shape of a rooftop bar.

Los Angeles has almost always been famed for its weather, culture, economic opportunity, and natural resources. Nowadays, however, this list also includes celebrity, culinary experiences, and VIP rooftop bar parties.

In true California style, both laid-back and high-class options are on the menu when it comes to a rooftop bar in Los Angeles. In fact, the cool, calm, and collected Californian might be spotted at a place anywhere on this spectrum any night of the week.

Because the weather in California is so warm and sunny, it’s hard to pass up the chance to enjoy the landscape with a drink in hand atop a roof in some exclusive setting. The only catch is that the dress code tends to be casual until it’s not.

Pro-tip: Check out the places that will be visited on social media platforms to find out what the dress code is like, what dishes and drinks look tantalizing, and where the best spots to sneak a selfie are. Just remember that in L.A., you never know with whom you’re dealing.

It’s a city obsessed with networking, so don’t be surprised if you find yourself rubbing shoulders with a few celebrities (or someone in their inner circles at least). The best place to see people, and to be seen, is at one of these top 10 LA rooftop bars.

1. L.P. Rooftop Bar

 

   
   
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The ultimate in L.A. is L.P. Rooftop Bar in West Hollywood, especially for those hoping to scope out the Hollywood Hills. It seems to be at the top of everybody’s list! 

A premier cocktail bar, L.P. is known as the place where one can always work their way into a party. Arrive in style, and early, because the upstairs rooftop bar doesn’t allow for reservations like its downstairs restaurant counterpart, E.P.