Pub Crawls in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is not a walkable pub crawl city. The distances between neighbourhoods require Ubers, and the sheer spread of the place means crawl operators work within single neighbourhoods rather than across the city. Hollywood Boulevard is where most organised crawls start; whether that suits you depends almost entirely on what you think of Hollywood Boulevard.
The organised crawl scene in Los Angeles runs on three distinct territories. Hollywood Boulevard from Highland to Cahuenga holds the tourist-facing bars and crawl operators; the format is functional if not distinctive. West Hollywood on Santa Monica Boulevard runs a different crowd: the LGBTQ+ bar strip from La Peer to Robertson is probably the most concentrated bar scene in the city, with Abbey Food and Bar and Micky's holding the anchor positions. Silver Lake, east of Hollywood, is the independent venue district: bars on Sunset Boulevard between Lucile and Maltman that do not appear in any crawl format but reward self-directed exploration. The car-centric city layout means crawls in LA stay tightly geographically bounded, and the ones operating out of Hollywood hostels are the most practical option for backpackers.
The Los Angeles Nightlife Scene
Hollywood Boulevard between Highland and Cahuenga is where crawls operate. West Hollywood's Santa Monica Boulevard is the densest bar strip in the city and runs independently of the crawl market. Silver Lake on Sunset Boulevard is the local independent scene, roughly fifteen minutes east of Hollywood by Uber.
What you'll pay
Hollywood bar beers cost $8 to $12. Cocktails across the city run $14 to $18. Avalon on Vine Street charges $20 to $40 club entry. West Hollywood bars on Santa Monica Boulevard are similar pricing to Hollywood, with some LGBTQ+ venues charging $10 to $20 cover on weekends. Uber between Hollywood and WeHo costs $12 to $20. Prices verified April 2026.
Best nights to go
Friday and Saturday work best for the Hollywood crawl format. Thursday is the practical choice for West Hollywood: the bars on Santa Monica Boulevard are busy but not impenetrably crowded. Sundays in WeHo are historically a significant night for the local bar culture there, which makes LA unusual among major cities for its Sunday volume. Avoid major industry events (Oscars week, SXSW spillover) if you want lower prices.
Top Pub Crawls in Los Angeles
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What You Will Pay
Hollywood bar drinks cost $8 to $12 for a beer, $14 to $18 for a cocktail. West Hollywood bars on Santa Monica Boulevard charge similar. Cover charges at Hollywood clubs run $15 to $25; major venues like Avalon on Vine Street charge $20 to $40. Pub crawl tickets in LA run $20 to $45 and include bar entry and shots at two or three stops. Uber from Hollywood to Silver Lake costs $15 to $25. Budget $80 to $130 for a full crawl-plus-club evening. Prices verified April 2026.
Best Night to Go
Friday and Saturday are the nights when Hollywood clubs reach capacity and the crawl format makes queue-skipping worthwhile. Thursday in West Hollywood sees the bars busy without the weekend tourist volume. Silver Lake bars are busiest Thursday through Saturday, typically from 10pm. Daytime bar culture in Venice Beach (unlike anything else in the city) is worth knowing about: the boardwalk bars from Rose Avenue run from noon and are a separate animal from the evening crawl circuit.
Events and Festivals in Los Angeles
Upcoming events worth timing your trip around.
Where to Stay in Los Angeles
Looking for a place to sleep after the crawl? See our pick of the best party hostels in Los Angeles.
