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If the heat has you bothered, take the party outside. Here are the coolest nightspots—literally—to get a breath of fresh air. Just don't fall into the pool at the Tropicana Bar or you'll really feel the heat.—Alexandra Le Tellier 
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SkyBarThe open-air bar at the Mondrian Hotel boasts spectacular city views, but its trees, large pool and candlelight still manage to provide a cozy, romantic atmosphere.
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Tropicana BarNeon lights illuminate fluttering palm fronds as the beautiful and social cavort around this laid-back yet glamorous poolside bar at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
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Roof Bar at the Standard DowntownThe rooftop views of LA's skyscrapers—and the views of the sexy patrons—are to die for at this trendy poolside bar that looks like the set from a 1960s space film.
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El CidWhether you come for the flamenco or the punk rock, this historic multi-leveled labyrinth is a refreshing Sunset Boulevard surprise.
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The AbbeyThe big, breezy front patio is only one arm of the monolith. In the back there are beds underneath a trellis with leaf-shaped fans, multiple walls coated with flowers and tealights, a couple of large, full-service bars—and the cavernous Ice Bar.
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Cabana ClubThis Mediterranean-style getaway feels like a beach vacation with palm trees, cabanas, waterfalls and a shallow pool. Even the outdoor air feels ocean-fresh. (How'd they do that?)
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Renee's Courtyard CafeWestsiders congregate at this leafy, open-air oasis that's lit up with red and white twinkle lights. On weeknights, locals leisurely sip wine over dinner, but on weekends, the bar gets crowded with thirsty, nubile twentysomethings.
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Fiesta CantinaIt’s always spring break at this wild bar complete with two patios, two happy hours (drinks are two-for-one every day from 4pm to 8pm and 10:30pm to 12:30am) and scantily clad bar boys.
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The Cat & Fiddle Restaurant & PubInside this relaxed English pub you’ll find a fireplace and darts. Outside, you get a leafy patio with a quaint fountain. It’s almost easy to forget the frazzled Sunset Boulevard congestion is just a few yards away.
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Cameo Bar at Viceroy HotelPeople say they come to drink at this chic poolside bar, but really they come to gawk at the posh California crowd.
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FalconHollywood passionistas get their groove on at this glamorous patio that sits far below the stars.
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Montmartre Lounge/Day AfterThis sleek, modern boite attracts young Hollywood pros and the celebrities they worship. When things get too hot inside, outside they go to take a breather on the large candlelit patio.
 
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 Los Angeles is a great place. Where else can you smell the air and see it coming at you at the same time?
--Jackie Gayle
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