Photo courtesy of Renata Maia

Wildcat Lounge

Type: Dance Club, Lounge

10Best Says

The Wildcat Lounge has been at the heart of the Santa Barbara club scene for decades now. There are probably kids clubbing there whose parents clubbed there ... and in fact still do since no one really ages in this beautiful city by the sea. The club itself never ages either. Staying forever young, wrapped in red vinyl and leopard print, with platforms for dancing and tables for bottle service. There's a large outdoor space and a more intimate cocktail bar called the Bobcat Room right next door. Really, if you haven't been to the Sh*tty Kitty, have you even been to Santa Barbara?

Address:

15 W Ortega St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Phone:

805-962-7970

EXPERT TIPS BY: Geneva Ives
Santa Barbara Local Expert

Best Nightlife: "Don't miss Glitter Brunch on Sundays. It's a drag but definitely not a drag, you know?"

Recommended as Best Nightlife Because: It might be called the Wildcat Lounge, but there's nothing lounge lizard about it. Get ready to dance, dance, dance!