Thankfully, there is Big Dean's. Located right on the beach just south of the pier, pretty much the entire local population stops in at one time or another. Outdoor seating faces the bike path, the cocktails are inexpensive and the tuna sandwich is delicious. It's not a wild place, but it is hard to beat when time to take a break when it's time for a late-afternoon break. Directly on the pier, the Boathouse has salsa dancing every Sunday next to its outdoor patio steps from the sand.
Clubs Get ready to enter the dance zone .
Dancing is a favorite activity of many Santa Monica club dwellers. The options are plentiful, ranging from the upscale to the casual. Santa Monica's place for the well-dressed dancers is 231. Located at 231 Broadway, it is a magnet for the upper 20s-mid 30's professionals. It's very cool inside, with soft lights, good music and comfortable couches for relaxing.