Santa Monica: A Casual Hideaway with a Tropical Twist

With its bamboo walls, Chinese lanterns, and Hindu statuettes, the Little Temple creates a relaxed, intimate mood for the bar’s laid-back clientele.

Claim a seat at one of the cushy booths up front, or bust a move in the back up near the stage. The energy of the entire joint will definitely kick up a notch when the DJ takes the wheel, turning out deep house, hip-hop, and Afro-Latin beats.