Time Travel Through LA at these decade-themed Spots
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Whammy! Analog
Location: Echo Park
Type: VHS Store & Microcinema | Decade: 1990s
A VHS store and microcinema on the Echo Park/Silverlake border. Thousands of VHS tapes, live events, and screenings take visitors back to the pre-digital era. With ever-changing inventory, it’s a treasure trove for movie lovers seeking nostalgic media and a unique event space.
Millennium Biltmore
Location: Downtown LA
Type: Historic Hotel | Decade: 1800s (inspired)
Step into the 1800s at the historic Millennium Biltmore. Though built in 1923, its grand architecture harks back to European palaces of the Regency era, offering an elegant escape to a time of opulence and refinement in the heart of LA.
Dear John's
Location: Culver City
Type: Restaurant | Decade: 1960s
Dear John's transports guests to the cool 1960s Rat Pack era. Sipping a martini where Frank Sinatra once dined, this classic eatery retains the old-school charm and elegance that defined the time, perfect for fans of mid-century glamor.
Moonlight Rollerway
Location: Glendale
Type: Roller Skating Rink | Decade: 1980s
Relive the 1980s at Moonlight Rollerway, a classic roller skating rink where neon lights, satin shorts, and retro beats reign supreme. Channel the carefree fun of ’80s pop culture with skate sessions straight out of a movie.
Lunar Light Discovery
Location: Santa Monica
Type: Immersive Experience | Decade: 2050s (future)
Set in 2055, this immersive experience blends reality with virtual space adventures. Participants become mission specialists in a futuristic story where an asteroid has struck the Moon. Visitors enter a high-tech future, solving mysteries and expanding humanity's reach to the stars.
La Descarga
Location: East Hollywood
Type: Speakeasy & Cigar Lounge | Decade: 1930s (Cuban-inspired)
La Descarga brings the speakeasy vibe of 1930s Havana to life with its Cuban rum bar, live salsa dancers, and cigar lounge. Tucked behind a secret door, this venue offers an upscale, immersive escape to the Golden Age of Cuban nightlife.
Bar Next Door
Location: West Hollywood
Type: Bar | Decade: 1950s-1970s
A nod to the rock 'n' roll era of the 1950s to 1970s, Bar Next Door serves up craft cocktails in an Old Hollywood-inspired setting. It's a laid-back, yet stylish bar with ties to the Sunset Strip’s storied music history.
Adults Only
Location: Hollywood
Type: Bar | Decades: 1920s & 1990s
Adults Only merges the 1920s and 1990s through its vintage VHS store entrance and film-themed dive bar decor. Tucked in a Hollywood strip mall, this spot offers a nostalgic yet upscale nod to both old-school cinema and ‘90s video store culture.
Good Times at Davey Wayne's
Location: Hollywood
Type: Bar | Decade: 1970s
Step into the 1970s at this bachelor-pad-themed bar, where patrons enter through a fridge door. Retro decor, boozy snow cones, and roller-skating dancers complete the groovy atmosphere, bringing the decade's carefree party spirit to life.
Break Room 86
Location: Koreatown
Type: Bar | Decade: 1980s
An ’80s-themed bar in Koreatown, Break Room 86 offers a neon-lit journey back to the Reagan era. With Pac-Man games, secret karaoke rooms, and breakdancers, this bar is a haven for anyone looking to revel in '80s nostalgia.
Slipper Clutch
Location: Hollywood
Type: Bar & Music Venue | Decade: 1980s
Slipper Clutch transports you to the 1980s with arcade games like Pac-Man and Frogger, complemented by neon lighting. This retro-style music venue and bar bring back the rock-inspired energy of ’80s live music, offering a truly throwback experience.
Zero Lounge
Location: Hollywood
Type: Bar | Decade: 2000s (Y2K era)
Zero Lounge embraces the Y2K nostalgia with its futuristic design inspired by cyberpunk and vaporwave aesthetics. Set to open soon, it promises a throwback to the 2000s, offering patrons a nostalgic escape from modern-day digital fatigue.
Time Travel Mart
Location: Echo Park
Type: Store | Decades: All Eras
The Time Travel Mart is a quirky store that spans all eras, offering goods from the past, present, and future. With locations in Echo Park and Mar Vista, this whimsical shop is a must-visit for time travelers and lovers of creative curiosities.
Highland Park Bowl
Location: Highland Park
Type: Bowling Alley | Decade: 1920s
Highland Park Bowl perfectly blends drinking and bowling in a historic space dating back to the 1920s. After a major renovation, it has transformed into a retro steampunk wonderland where guests can sip Old Fashioneds while enjoying the fun. To bowl, be sure to reserve a lane in advance, allowing time to bowl a few frames before heading upstairs for delicious wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas.
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