I came to the Social Club for JiJi's Jazz Lounge, which is an open jam and artist showcase. JiJi's…read moreJazz Lounge is an awesome event that you should all tune into, and the vibe is perfectly matched by the Social Club. The shrink menu was curated for the Lounge, and they were really yummy. I won't talk too much about them in this case they were limited offerings for just the lounge. I will speak to their wine selection, which includes great wines and natural wines too. The wine service was amazing as well. I got some snacks to start off the night, like the cheese board and toasted bread. Both were really well done and delicious. I would definitely come back for a date night. It is very cozy and cute here. The decor and seating options are beautiful, and there is an outdoor area to play games as well. The cool thing that they offer here is an all-inclusive wedding package for up to 35 people for just $10k-- that's a steal!! Might mess around and get married, honestly. Parking is a little tricky, but there is a park nearby. I assume there is parking there, but I ended up parking in their parking lot, which is reserved for other businesses during regular hours.

Visited the social club for my first time, The vibe was so…read morechill met some super cool people and best of all was able to see MACK KEANE live. Well worth the 3hour drive

Beautiful views from the top of this building! I've typically come here for finance events and…read moreconferences so my perspective is purely from a meetings and workshop POV. Staff is friendly and helpful and the catering is pretty good. I enjoy seeing DTLA from this vantage point as there aren't too many other buildings out there that have similar views. Only thing is that this is valet only. So hopefully you're being hosted for parking because it's pricey!

City Club is located off of 6th St & Figueroa St in DTLA, on the 51st floor of the south tower of…read moreCity National Plaza. As soon as the elevator doors open, you can feel how fancy this social club is. The views of downtown are spectacular! I came with my coworkers for a Dine LA lunch and we were almost disappointed to be seated so quickly because we just wanted to look out the windows! We all ordered off the Dine LA menu (which was reasonably priced). For starters, I had the Ceasar Salad. For my entree, I had the Crispy Chicken Sando with fries. For dessert, I had the Chocolate Crunch Bar. Since I'm an accountant, naturally I needed to unwind from month-end with a drink, so I treated myself to a Nutcracker cocktail (whiskey). The waiters were great with refilling our waters and checking up on us while we waited for our food. When they took my plate away after I was done with my salad, they quickly brought another clean fork for the rest of the meal (pretty nice touch). Our entrees took a wee bit long to come, but it's not like we were dying to go back to the office anyways! The food was pretty dang good and very filling! Whether you want to treat yo' self, have a nice date night, or have a bougie outing with friends, City Club is top-tier in fine wining and dining in the city. One thing worth mentioning - they add an automatic 20% service charge for all food and beverage, so know before you go! There also is a dress code, but if you're dressed business casual you got no worries. I could never afford the membership for this social club, but the restaurant is chef's kiss!

What an amazing gem of a place. The Adventure's Club has been hosting talks for more than 100…read moreyears. The clubhouse is welcoming, filled with history and an incredible place to visit. Check the club website for the schedule of talks and make a reservation (not expensive) !!

For good or bad, The Adventurers Club is an LA institution. Founded in 1922 as a private gentlemans…read moreclub for the "exchange and dissemination of knowledge between those who have had adventures off the beaten path." It feels like stepping into a time machine, like going into one of those forgotten old libraries in the movies where the hero goes to visit a crotchety old academic for historical context. There are stuffed animals and ephemeral from 100 years of exploration by its former members, including Buddy Ebsen, John Anson Ford, Sterling Hayden, and Dick Kelty of Kelty backpack fame. They have a weekly dinner and discussion open to the general public, and while the dinner isn't much to speak of, the proceeds goes to keeping the club afloat, so is a well worth the cost just for the experience of visiting at least once.

These one-star reviews are ridiculous this is the nicest gym in LA…read more Absolutely beautiful and spotlessly clean facilities, a wonderful varied slate of classes (yes, you need to sign up in advance -- I don't know why this is news to people frustrated that you "can't get in," trust me, you can if you actually sign up when the classes go live), gorgeous locker rooms and pool area. Very kind and knowledgeable instructors and friendly staff, and it's not overrun with annoying people and ring-light influencers which is nothing short of an accomplishment in a specialty gym in this neighborhood. It feels relaxed and like there is privacy and mutual respect. The only detraction of one star is that the restaurant has really confusing hours and has sort of been a non-concept for months on end now. You should be able to get a drink after 5 p.m., otherwise what's the point of belonging to a gym with a beautiful bar and restaurant?

Damien's Barra class? Next level. Incredible energy, insane…read moreworkouts, and one of the best instructors I've ever experienced. Truly changed my routine.

My law firm recently had our holiday party at the Jonathan Club. For regular schmucks like myself,…read morethe Jonathan Club is a private members only club with two locations - Santa Monica and downtown Los Angeles. Membership prices are too rich for my blood, so this was most likely the only chance I would ever come here as you have to know a member. Naturally, lawyers have money to spend so our firm has some members. The DTLA location has very nice if dated grounds. Our party was on the rooftop so we got some good views of downtown as we chowed down and drank the afternoon away. Their bar on the second floor was where the real party was at. All the servers had good pours and were friendly. If you get the chance to visit the Jonathan Club, don't hesitate to jump at the chance!

Old world charm at its best! This club is a nice piece of Los Angeles city history. It's elegant…read moreand graceful. It is an exclusive club so you have to be a member or invited by members to use the club. The facilities are a bit old, or be nicely maintained. They've updated the rooms and bathrooms nicely so no worries for modern comfort. I think their facilities, for example, nice banquet, halls, and rooms, would be great for private events. However, for their price point, I think there are many modern hotels in this area, for example, the Intercontinental, that would be better value for your money.

This is my review of Cindy's Singles membership club…read more To be clear, a membership costs $600 and lasts three months. I bought one membership in December of 2019 and another in 2023. I was first recommended to join by a coworker who had happily married a Chinese woman through Cindy's. I thought it was a good idea because I was beginning to want to settle down. Additionally, her office is three blocks from my house. My friend arranged for me to meet Cindy in her office. Before going, I checked out the website and browsed the gallery of female members. On the day I showed up, Cindy presented three notebooks and gave me a piece of paper to write down the members I wanted to meet. I think I wrote down twenty names but was only introduced to two women from that list. A few days later, she sent me a WeChat contact for a girl pretty in her 30s like me. I thought this first match would be the one, but my excitement faded when my friend, who had recommended the service, told me that this girlwas actually Cindy's niece and was already in a relationship with another man. At that point, I realized the service wasn't what I thought it was. However, feeling desperate, I assumed it might have been a mistake by Cindy, so I shouldn't worry. I thought her notebooks full of women would be effective, but it turned out they were outdated, and most of the women had either changed locations or were now married. Cindy makes matches based on birth years. I was born in 1983, so she introduced me to women born around that year.She claims. For some of the matches, I would contact the girls, but they wouldn't respond or didn't know I had been given their contact information by Cindy. There were many awkward WeChat messages. In most cases, you are given the WeChat contact of a girl who is also being contacted by four other guys at the same time. Many matches require you to meet the girl in Cindy's office. What you don't know is that the girl is sitting there all day meeting other men. You often walk in to see flowers and gifts from other members. Here are some examples of matches Cindy made: Example 1: One match she arranged for me was a girl who needed to be picked up from a supermarket and brought to Cindy's office. I never spoke to her again. Example 2: Another match was a girl who was already in a relationship, which she told me on our first date. A week prior, she had been single in Cindy's office, but by our date, she was already in a relationship. Example 3: Another match Cindy made for me was rumored to be transgender. I don't know for sure, but several members told me this. I never indicated that I was interested in transgender individuals. Example 4: A flight attendant who later told me she only joined Cindy's to network and find people to play board games with on weekends. Probably my only successful match was a teacher I went out with a few times, and we became intimate. The only problem was that she was dating a much older white man from Cindy's, and I saw them out on a date at the mall. It was very embarrassing for me. If you are introduced at a party, your chances are even worse. As I mentioned in my previous review, the parties are poorly organized, and priority is given to the sponsor and other Chinese members. At my first party, Cindy told me she would introduce me to anyone I was interested in. A few times, I asked her, "Hey, can you introduce me to that member?" and she would get a panicked look and say the girl was not a member. Many times, I was introduced to women who couldn't speak English, and Cindy would walk away, leaving the girl looking very confused. At one particular party, I told Cindy to introduce me to one girl, and she told me to come back later. When I returned hours later after taking care of my mom, who had a broken hip, Cindy said she didn't want to interrupt another guy who was talking to the girl. Very insulting. The next day she called me up and asked to to come to her house to meet an attractive Taiwanese female I hadn't seen before. Very early on, Cindy said my pictures were "scary." She didn't give me any advice on how to take a new picture or even ask me for another; she just told me I was "scary." Upon renewing my membership, I had to ask her to change my picture. The picture wasn't bad. A few weeks ago, I spoke to Cindy about the failures of her service, and she explained that another female member had been telling other female members I was a playboy. She never spoke to this other member or told them to stop apparently. It's shocking and hurtful that she would tell me this years later after taking my money. She even offered to set me up again with her niece (now engaged). Cindy has a lot of influence over the girls you are matched with. If she doesn't like you personally, then there's not much she will do for you. There's little thought put into matches other than making you feel like you have choices. She just keeps you hoping.

Cindy is very attentive and provides a first rate service. The introductions are greatly…read moreappreciated. Thank you Cindy

We came here as guest for a company Christmas party. The best dining experience great service &…read morefood . We had steak , crab cake and salmon all delicious! . With relaxed ambience cocktail lounge.

We went to an event there. The food was embarrassingly bad. Cold mini-burgers (that we mostly…read morebuns) cold fried chicken bung (again, mosts bread buns). This review only relates to that: food prep for an event.

We've been bringing our kids to swim lessons at the Griffin Club for nearly a year and have…read moregenuinely enjoyed the experience (besides the food that really lacks quality and consistency). The swim instructors are wonderful and it's been a positive environment for our family. We were informed that non-members are only allowed to participate in swim lessons for a limited period (12 weeks). The fact that we were able to enjoy the club for nearly a year was an exception. We understood and respected the policy. Because we liked the club and have many friends who are members, we decided to move forward with a membership-- paying the significant initiation fee. However, after joining, we learned that some non-members we've seen in the past are now able to enroll in swim lessons by having member friends sign them up. This workaround seems to be very unfair, which makes the enforcement of the policy feel inconsistent. We've also heard ongoing concerns from members about how non-member participation in swim lessons can make scheduling more competitive. While we understand this from both sides, especially since we were recently non-members ourselves, it does highlight a broader issue around fairness and how benefits are structured. Members should always be given the priority. It's disappointing because we made a significant financial commitment based on what we were told. Greater clarity and consistency in how these policies are applied would go a long way in building trust and ensuring all members feel they are receiving the value they signed up for.

I recently stayed here for a conference, and everything screamed vintage but athletic club, too…read more The hotel room is VERY spacious, though it erred on the side of dark. As usual, water in the room costs money, and there are a few other products with hidden price tags in the room, too. Surprisingly, toothbrush and toothpaste was not provided. The water for showering also doesn't get too hot. In terms of the athletic space, the machines were very easy to access. There was never a wait even on weekend afternoons. The lap pool was my favorite part - clean and calm. There was some miscommunication between the lobby and the store, as one said there is no reservation system but there in fact was. But even when told all the lanes were fully reserved, more than half weren't in use. Parking is a bit of a hassle; for non-members it's definitely not worth it. At the time of visit, the parking machine wasn't working. There are also sperate elevators for parking vs the athletic club / hotel area which was a little confusing. The stair numbers also didn't coordinate the best with actual level.

My sister has been a long time member and tonight I hosted my first event for her at LAAC and the…read moreteam was incredible! Pedro (the man) was in charge of our happy hour and came out the gate, straight in charge, as I navigated hosting my first professional event and was exceptionally friendly and helpful! Extra shout out to our amazing bartender Georgette who was -- AMAZING! Pedro, Georgette and the whole staff were extremely friendly, professional and our ensured our first company happy hour was smooth and lively. 5 stars, gold stars! Highy recommend and can't wait for our next company event here with such a great team of support staff Extra kudos to Georgette and Pedro for their services and helping me guarantee a sure lock-in for our first (and many more) events and ensuring i looked goos foe our company event. Thank you so much!!

Going through my university education I always felt like I didn't belong. I had trouble feeling…read morelike I fit in. After college, and entering the working world, it felt like it was even harder to connect with others. That is why I was so pleased to have found CrashSpace. Everyone has been so nice and welcoming. I truly felt like I could be myself and be accepted. CrashSpace has a lot of tools and machines to work on your various projects. But more importantly, CrashSpace is a COMMUNITY of people from diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and experiences. I think the biggest asset has been the knowledge base that the whole community has and shares with each other. CrashSpace is volunteer run and you can tell that really passionate people invest their heart and soul into keeping this organization alive and thriving. CrashSpace is very active with regularly occurring weekly events, monthly meet-ups, and hands-on workshops. It seems like there is always something fun going on at CrashSpace. If you're an artist, maker, DIYer, designer, techie, programmer, cosplayer, tinkerer, engineer, educator, STEAM fan, I think you'll really like CrashSpace.

I attended events here as a guest and had multiple experiences that raised serious safety concerns…read more At one point, an individual who appeared to be actively using drugs and attempting to steal money from attendees was allowed to remain in the space during an event, despite multiple people being uncomfortable. There was no clear leadership response or removal. Separately, I was invited by a member to an off‑site party connected to this community. After that event, I experienced sudden disorientation and memory loss inconsistent with my alcohol intake. I went to the hospital, was evaluated for head trauma (none found), and the attending physician concluded I was most likely drugged (e.g., roofied). What was most alarming was the response afterward. Rather than concern or accountability, multiple people connected to this group aggressively pushed a narrative that I "just got too drunk" or "hit my head," even after being informed of the medical evaluation stating otherwise. The takeaway was clear: when something serious happens, this community protects itself -- not women who are harmed. There is insufficient leadership, security, or safety protocol to protect members, especially femmes. If your personal safety matters to you at all, I would strongly recommend steering clear.