The Biergarten, The Standard Downtown LA, 550 S. Flower St., Los Angeles 90071. +1 213 892 8080. Bar/Lounge. With a stunning rooftop view of downtown LA, this trendy poolside bar is a must. Vibrating waterbed pods! Every day from 12 noon until 2am. email . MAP
LA Prime, Revolving Rooftop Restaurant, 35th floor, Westin Bonaventure Hotel, 404 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles (Downtown), CA 90071. +1 213 624 1000. A revolving lounge, full (but not packed) with locals and tourists eager to catch a glimpse of downtown L.A. in 360-degree splendor. Enjoy a panoramic views of the city from the 34th floor at BonaVista Lounge, a revolving cocktail lounge. Daily 4pm-1am. Sunday till 12 midnight. Starwood email . MAP
Bona Vista Lounge, 34th floor, Westin Bonaventure Hotel, 404 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles (Downtown), CA 90071. +1 213 624 1000 Revolving Cocktail Lounge.
Icon Ultra Lounge, 1248 South Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015. +1 213 867 6000. Brand new and has an exquisite rooftop lounge with spectacular views of downtown. MAP
Checkers Rooftop Deck, Hilton Checkers Los Angeles, 535 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90071. +1 213 624 0000. email . MAP
The Tuscan Terrace, The Jonathan Club, 545 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071. +1 213 624 0881. Private Club. MAP
Pangea Garden, Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens, 120 South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. +1 213 629 1200. Outdoor rooftop. email . MAP
Hana-Ichimonme, 333 South Alameda Street, Los Angeles CA 90013. +1 213 626 3514. Located on the top floor of Yaohan Plaza, the view helps make this a great experience. There are several views to choose from and during the winter months, the snow-capped San Gabriel Mountains are visible while you dine. Lunch & Dinner daily 11.15am-8pm. Wed 11.15am-3pm. Closed Wed dinner time. MAP
W24 Restaurant & Lounge, Ritz Carlton, 900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015. +1 213 743 8800. Lounge Sun to Thurs 5pm-10pm. Fri & Sat 5pm-11pm. Dining Room Mon to Thurs 5.30pm-10pm. Fri & Sat 5.30pm–10pm. Closed Sun. Magnificent city skyline view. Wolfgang Puck Chinese. MAP
Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge, 26th floor, Ritz Carlton, 900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015. +1 213 743 8800 Rooftop cocktail garden with pool and bar. MAPIon Rooftop Pool Bar, 4th Floor, The Marriott Hotel, 900 W. Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015. +1 213 743 8800 10am-Dusk daily. Views to the skyline and the stars. Offering small plates, cocktails and other refreshments. MAP
Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant, Suite 2100, 21st Floor, 811 Wilshire Boulevard, University Park, Los Angeles, CA 90017. +1 213 216 9600. One of the best views of L.A. is at Takami Restaurant and Elevate Lounge. MAP
Elevate Lounge, 21st floor, 811 Wilshire Boulevard, University Park, Los Angeles, CA 90017. +1 213 623 7100. Fri & Sat from 10pm. MAP
Tatou Supper Club, 333 S Boylston St, Los Angeles, CA 90017. +1 213 482 2000. Restaurant Supper Club. A second phase will include a sleek rooftop restaurant and lounge with skyline views. email . MAP
The Perch, 448 South Hill St. (W. 4th and W. 5th Sts.) Los Angeles, CA 90031. Transit: Pershing Sq. Rooftop bistro on the top two floors of the Pershing Square Building. email . MAP
Rush Street, 2nd floor, 9546 Washington Blvd (Irving Pl.), Culver City, CA 90232. +1 310 837 9546 Bar, Lounge and Patio Deck. MAP
Café Santorini, 64 W. Union St (bet. De Lacey & Fair Oaks Aves), Pasadena, CA 91103. +1 626 564 4200 MAP
Hawaiian Palapa Bar, Hotel Menage, 1221 S. Harbor Blvd (Ball Rd), Anaheim, CA 92805. +1 714 758 0900 MAP
Gordon Ramsay's London Rooftop
Gordon Ramsay's Rooftop Dining, 10th floor, The London West Holywood, 1020 N. San Vicente Blvd (Sunset Boulevard), West Hollywood, CA 90069. +1 310 432 9200. +1 866 282 4560. This stunning bar located on the 10th floor of West Hollywood's ultra-luxe London Hotel is considered to be the ultimate oasis. Rooftop dining is open all day to both hotel guests and outside visitors. Reservations are required for outside visitors. facebook . MAP
Rooftop at the Soho House Club West Holywood, 9200 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069. +1 310 432 9200. Covered with a retractable roof to accommodate dining in all weathers. The Roof Garden is open until 12 Midnight Mon to Sat and until 11pm on Sundays. Private members' club. MAP
The Skydeck, Le Parc Suite Hotel, 733 North West Knoll Drive, West Hollywood, CA 90069. +1 310 855 8888. Alfresco dining with dramatic city views from the rooftop terrace. email . MAP
Roof Terrace, Le Montrose Suite Hotel, 900 Hammond Street, West Hollywood, CA 90069. +1 310 855 1115. Hotel guests only. MAP
Rooftop at the Chamberlain, 1000 Westmount Drive, West Hollywood, CA 90069. +1 310 657 7400. Hotel guests only. MAP
The Sundeck, Hyatt Andaz West Hollywood, 8401 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069. +1 323 656 1234. Hotel guests only. MAP
Skybar, Mondrian Hotel, 8440 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069. +1 323 848 6025. Boasting some of the finest views of Los Angeles is Skybar, an open air, ivy-covered pavilion perched above the pool and Outdoor Living Room. Guest list only 8pm-2am. Daily. MAP
Petit Ermitage Private Rooftop, 8822 Cynthia St, West Hollywood, CA 90069. +1 310 854 1114. (Formerly Hotel le Petit). Possessing a stunning 360 degree view of Los Angeles. With its native gardens, saltwater pool, indoor and outdoor lounges, and the dazzling Butterfly Bar the Petit Ermitage Private Rooftop is a spectacular spot to throw a gala or sit quietly reading a book. MAP
Yamashiro Restaurant, 1999 N. Sycamore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068. +1 323 466 5125. Duplicate of an original Chinese palace. email . MAP
Hollywood Bowl Rooftop Grill, 2301 N Highland Ave (Cahuenga Blvd), Los Angeles, CA 90068. +1 323 850 1885. Featuring a spectacular view of the Hollywood Hills, Rooftop Grill offers full sit-down service for pre-concert dining. MAP
Drai's Holywood, 6250 Hollywood Blvd (Vine St), Hollywood, CA 90028. +1 323 798 1300. You must be on their guest list. video . facebook . MAP
Hilton Los Angeles North, 100 West Glenoaks Blvd, Glendale, CA 91202. +1 818 956 5466. MAP
ABH Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, The Thomson Beverly Hills, 9360 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. +1 310 273 1400. Sun to Thurs 11am-12am. Fri & Sat 10am-1am. MAP
Barney Greengrass, 9570 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA. +1 310 777 5877. Located on the noted store's top level. Open for lunch only. 7 days. MAP
Roof Garden Restaurant, Pool and Bar, 5th floor, The Peninsula Hotel, 9882 South Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. +1 310 975 2855. Daily 7am-9pm. MAP
Conservatory Grill, Montage Beverly Hills, 225 Nth Cannon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. +1 310 860 7990. Pool setting bar and grill. Breathtaking views of the Hollywood Hills. Open daily from 6.30am-5pm. MAP
Pool Terrace at L'Ermitage, 9291 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. +1 310 278 3344. MAP
Rooftop at the The Tower Beverly Hills, 1224 Beverwil Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90035. +1 310 277 2800. Events. Magnificent view. MAP
Altitude Pool Deck, 6th floor, SLS Hotel, 465 S. La Cienega Boulevard, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA 90048. +1 310 246 5555. Daily 9am-9pm. Food and beverage hours are 9am-8pm. Light Fare. Cabanas. Starwood. MAP
WEST Restaurant and Lounge, 17th Floor, Hotel Angeleno, 170 N. Church Lane, Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA 90049. +1 310 476 6411. +1 310 481 7878. An Italian steakhouse with the best (and very famous) 360 degree view in Los Angeles. Located at the crossroads of the 405 Freeway and the famous Sunset Boulevard. Daily 7am-10.30am 11am-2pm (Sunday Brunch 10am-2pm). Dinner Mon to Thurs 6pm-10pm. Fri & Sat 6pm-11pm. Sun 6pm-9pm. Lounge Daily 12 noon-Close. Happy Hour 4pm-7pm. email . MAP
The Penthouse Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge, 18th floor, Huntley's Hotel, 1111 2nd St (California Boulevard), Santa Monica, CA 90403. +1 310 393 8080. Above the California shore. Shoos designed the Huntley's Penthouse. Daily Breakfast 7am-11am. Lunch 11am-3pm. Dinner Mon to Fri 6pm-11pm. Sat & Sun 6pm- 2am. Sunday Brunch 11am-2.30pm. Happy Hour Mon to Fri 4pm-7pm. MAP
Suite 700, Shangri-La-Hotel, 1301 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401. +1 310 394 2791. Overlooks the Ocean and Palisades Park. Sylish rooftop meeting room and outdoor terrace showcase commanding Pacific Ocean views. facebook . MAP
Restaurants at Santa Monica Place, 3rd floor, 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CA 90401. Six new rooftop restaurants and bars take full advantage of the view. MAP
Zengo Roof Terrace, 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CA 90401. +1 310 899 1000. MAP
High Rooftop Lounge, Hotel Erwin, 1697 Pacific Ave, Venice Beach, CA 90291. +1 800 786 7789. +1 310 452 1111. Perched atop the Hotel Erwin and on a good day you can see up to Malibu, down to Manhattan Beach and out to Hollywood. Mon to Thurs 4pm-11pm. Fri 4pm-12 midnight. Sat 11am-12 midnight. Sun 11am-11pm. High Rooftop Lounge hours are subject to change. MAP
Topa Tower Club Restaurant, Topa Tower Club, 300 East Esplanade Drive, Oxnard, CA 93036. +1 805 983 7777. The light-infused dining room is situated atop the Morgan Stanley Tower in Oxnard, Ventura, California and offers panoramic views of the Southern California Coast and the Santa Monica Mountains. Private member dinner club. MAP
Watermark Restaurant and W20 Lounge, Level 3, 598 East Main St, Ventura, CA 93001. +1 805 643 6800. email
Rooftop Pool and Perch, Canary Hotel, 31 West Carrillo, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. +1 877 468 3515. 360-degree views of the vast ocean, nearby Channel Islands, and the Santa Ynez mountains. MAP
Steamers of Pismo, 1601 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. +1 805 773 4711. Lunch daily 11.30am-3pm. Dinner Mon to Thurs 4.30pm-9pm. Fri 4.30pm-10pm. Sat 4pm-10pm. Sun 4pm-9pm. Wonderful beach views. MAP
South of LA
The Sky Room, The Breakers Hotel, 40 S. Locust Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802. +1 562 983 2703. Look at Long Beach Harbor or the city at night since the rooftop restaurant provides a 360-degree eyeful. Open-air rooftop bar. MAP
Panorama Grill, Holiday Inn Long Beach, 2640 North Lakewood Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90815. +1 562 597 4401. Wonderful view. MAP
Rooftop 360, AVIA Hotel, 285 Bay Street, Long Beach, California 90802. +1 562 436 1047. Rooftop menu Fri 4pm–7pm, Sat 12 noon–7pm, Sun 12 noon–7pm. $10 cover charge (non-hotel guests only). Seasonal. email . MAP
Observation Bar, The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802. +1 562 435 3511. Enjoy the sunset and panoramic views. Sun to Thurs 11.30am-12 midnight. Fri & Sat 11.30am-2am. MAP
Sir Winston’s Restaurant and Lounge, The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802. Stunning panoramic ocean and city views. MAP
Michael's on Naples Ristorante, 5620 E. Second St. (bet. Ravenna & Tivoli Drs), Long Beach, CA 90803. +1 562 439 7080 MAP
Rooftop Lounge and Patio, La Casa Del Camino, 1289 S Coas t Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. +1 949 376 9718. Appetizers and drinks at the roof top bar. Happy Hour: Mon to Fri 3pm-5pm. email . MAP
Bliss Rooftop, Nirvana Grille, 303 Broadway Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. +1 949 497 0027. Seasonal from March. MAP
Vivo Lounge, 4th floor, Dana Point Hilton, 34402 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92624. +1 949 661 1100. Spectacular rooftop with sunset views. Daily 2pm-12 midnight. facebook . twitter . MAP
OverVue Lounge & Deck, Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629. +1 949 661 5000 email . MAP
Ocean Bar, 1301 Manhatten Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. +1 310 798 8227 Rooftop deck with fireside seating.