Hookah Lounges in So Cal
Noho's Royal Garden
11026 Magnolia Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
818.655.0412
Although it may seem sketch on the outside, Noho's Royal Garden is impressive with it's array of flavors and even better Persian food. You can smoke at an outside patio and enjoy the relaxing ambiance of a nearby waterfall and outdoor lighting. If you're looking to have your hookah with a drink, look elsewhere as Noho's doesn't serve alcohol.
Cafe Amsterdam
10905 Magnolia Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
818.506.1938
If you're strapped for cash, Cafe Amsterdam is the place to visit if you still want to get down with your hookah. There are no minimum orders and the price is by the amount of hoses you rent instead of individuals in your party. There's a back patio where you can lounge, but inside it's more cramped with little seating. Open mic nights are frequently hosted and there's free wifi with a large coffee menu.
Cafe Alibi
84 S. Fair Oaks Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
626.578.7779
Cafe Alibi has great service and fair prices for their hookah. Their food menu is one of the best in Hollywood, but the coffee could use an upgrade. There's a comfortable outdoor patio and even a checkers and chess table to play while you relax with your hookah. The cafe doesn't revolve around it's hookah, but is better if you plan on getting work done or just to hang out for an hour or two with an old friend.
Shoreline Hookah Lounge
16400 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
562.592.5400
With a recent remodel, Shoreline is the latest hookah lounge to hit up. They're unique with their special mixes of hookah and futons to lounge on. They offer card games, bubbles to blow, music videos on the plasmas and a relaxing environment that makes you feel as if you're in another country. They also are big on their music, having a DJ on the weekends and different music always playing in the lounge.
Fusion
512 S Brookhurst St.
Anaheim, CA 92804
714.520.5661
Fusion is best known for it's exotic environment and one of the best hookah lounges in Anaheim. The ambiance is relaxing with all of the cushions, hookah, and laid back staff. They have fair prices and the pipes are clean and in good condition. The biggest problem is how busy they can get because of it's popularity, so don't expect their staff to wait on you as promptly as you'd like.
Hookah Lounge
831 E Colorado St.
Glendale, CA 91205
818.242.3442
This place is spacious and great if you're in a big party. There offer unique flavors, such as peach, and there's always a DJ playing middle-eastern music to make you feel more at home while you smoke your hookah. The food is just as notable, with incredible Mediterranean hummus on the menu, but the service is slow so be patient if you visit this lounge.
Katie Cervantes
Live OC Magazine
www.LIVEOCMAG.com
