Fun and entertainment California

Opened in 1924, this is Long Beach's oldest bar, as well as one of its most popular. Regulars come for the wide selection of beers and the famous pickled eggs served on a small mound of pretzels with chili peppers. Other menu favorites include Joe's Special, a delicious hot dog with Swiss cheese - and made with a sausage prepared with the house spices - and Marmion's Peanuts, freshly roasted peanuts, one of the establishment's signatures. A friendly atmosphere awaits you.

When the dream of three globe-trotting friends comes true, the result is a superb bar specializing in Hexagone products. In a vintage-industrial decor, you sit at the counter to enjoy an excellent plate of charcuterie or cheese, with a glass of organic wine in hand. Garçons de Café also acts as a made-in-France boutique, showcasing the work of numerous local artists and designers. Clothing, caps, skateboards, glasses... You'll find a little bit of everything - these items can also be viewed online.

Pub in the heart of the Tenderloin (beware, take a cab in the evening). Typical American-style neighborhood pub atmosphere, here named dive bars, wood panelling, subdued lighting, two galleries upstairs to get away from the crowds, DJs some evenings. You can drink beer, eat fish & chips and, above all, have a good time. On quiet evenings, you can enjoy a drink tucked away on the wooden benches or perched on the mezzanine. But the real bonus here is that everyone talks to each other, and that's a good thing!

Originally opened in 1947 by a boxer and a wrestler turned bartender, this legendary venue has been reopened after an attractive renovation. The original style has been preserved, and you can still sit at the vintage bar in a subdued red atmosphere, under the incredible ceiling made of carved wooden slabs, ordering a bourbon on the rocks, or enjoying the pretty terrace; before indulging in a good game of billiards. You'll feel right at home. A classy dive bar that promises a great start to the evening.

Founded in 1929, this hip and lively establishment's first mission was to contribute to the cultural richness that is characteristic of Los Angeles, all through its decidedly Mexican spirit. Even today, when you step through the thick red curtain, you feel like you're walking into a small bar in Mexico, where tequila and mezcals are the focus, with over 300 labels from nearly 175 producers. Once you have chosen your drink, you take a seat under the mosaic-covered ceiling, among a clientele of regulars.

This pleasant wine bar in the center of Sonoma is run by the Nedhill family, who farm 700 hectares of land and started making wine almost 10 years ago. It's a small, responsible, organic production, but with watering because "everyone does it here because of the drought". Pinot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Zinfandel are grown here, without any manipulation of the wine. We particularly recommend pinot grigia, pinot noir carneros, pickberry red blond and 5th hill. Prices are affordable.

Perched on the ^21st floor of the Beacon Grand Hotel, ex-Sir Francis Drake's new Art Deco showcase, the Starlite is a glass eagle's nest with a dizzying panoramic view of Union Square. The iconic Starlite, born in 1928, deserved such a successful revival. Velvet armchairs, marble tables, subdued lighting - the retro decor in jade green and beige is sumptuous. The musical atmosphere is distilled every evening with vinyl DJ sets. On the menu, fine cocktails by mixologist Scott Baird and tapas concocted by Michelin-starred chef Johnny Spero.

In the 1990s, the Up and Down Club was best known for its jazz and acid rock. Now, the Raven, with its decor of antique mirrors and leather banquettes, boasts three bars and offers an eclectic evening's music, with a "feel good" and slightly nostalgic leitmotiv. From the 1990s to the present day, hip-hop, grunge, R&B and pop, among others, are all played. You'll enjoy the barmaids' cocktails, concocted with freshly squeezed juices and premium spirits, following creative and delicate compositions.

One of Sacramento's hottest nightspots, it's always packed. This bar-club lounge is housed on two floors of the Firestone Building, in a rustic yet urban style. In the evening, the fire pits on the rooftop terrace create a subdued atmosphere, with attractive seating and an intimate ambience. Open only on weekends (Friday to Sunday), the club vibrates to the sound of DJs. It's the place to go if you like your dancing a little stuffy, with champagne and an explosion of glitter.