The Coco Club

1301 Ocean Ave #1019, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States
+1 424-268-7200
$$$ Bar , Lounge
(535 Reviews)

The Coco Club is a rooftop bar perched on the sixth floor of the Sonder The Beacon hotel, right in the heart of Santa Monica’s beachside vibe. It’s the kind of spot where the focus is as much on the panoramic ocean views and the sunset experience as it is on the drinks and bites. Visitors tend to gather outdoors to catch the fading light over the Pacific, making late afternoons into early evenings the sweet spot for visits.

The atmosphere strikes a balance between casual and polished: there’s indoor seating for cooler times or quieter conversation, but the real draw is the open-air lounge where you can feel the ocean breeze while sipping on cocktails. Expect a medium-sized space that manages to feel both lively and laid-back without getting crowded.

Drink-wise, the menu brings a solid range of options—from well-crafted cocktails like the rum-forward Coco Killer to a selection of white and red wines, craft beers, and hard seltzers. The cocktails lean creative but approachable, and they’re best enjoyed while soaking in the view. Note that prices run on the higher side, but the setting justifies the spend for many.

The food embraces bar-friendly fare with highlights like a fried hot chicken sandwich, short rib tacos, and the Coco burger—enough to satisfy alongside your drink without turning into a full dinner rush. These dishes tend to be favorites among locals who want more than just snacks but aren’t looking for heavy dining.

This bar is a natural fit for anyone wanting a blend of oceanfront chill and a sociable scene. It’s ideal for casual date nights or gathering with friends during the golden hour, when the Santa Monica sunset becomes a live show from your seat. Parking options can be pricey if you valet, but street parking nearby can sometimes be found with a bit of luck.

535 Reviews
Leona Wong

01 Jan 2026

Nice rooftop bar to see the Santa Monica sunset! Good vibes and good music! There’s seats inside and outside - we mainly stay at outside as we can see the sunset perfectly! We ordered some drinks ( the coco mojito and the cosmo ), both are good. For food we ordered the coco burger, short rib taco and the fried hot chicken sandwich. The chicken sandwich and short rib taco are our favorites- they are flavorful. The burger is huge so it’s a deal. They also have in house DJ which is fun! If you are in Santa Monica definitely check this rooftop bar up! It’s walkable distance from the pier to here.

Susie Best

16 Dec 2025

Wow! What an incredible view. The cocktails are creative. The holiday beer was tasty. Be prepared to spend a bit. $40 for two drinks plus tip! But sunset views made it worth the price of admission!

Millena P.

04 Nov 2025

Haven’t been to a rooftop in a while, so why not go to the beach during winter lol?! Parking: They have valet at a ridiculous price $$$, or you can get lucky with metered parking spots around the area. Ambiance/Environment: This rooftop is located in ‘Sonder The Beacon’ hotel. They’re on the 6th floor. Take the elevators up by pressing PH. It’s a medium size space with indoor & outdoor seating. The outdoor area is nice with a beautiful view of the beach, and we could even see the Santa Monica Pier. Some furnitures seem outdated and not as clean. Service: The bartender that assisted us was knowledgeable about the menu and even gave us her favorite recommendations. I believe her name was Amber? But shout out to her! What we ordered: 1) Coco Burger - 80/20 beef burger, caramelized onion, bacon, cheese, passion fruit BBQ sauce, lettuce. This was one of their popular food items! It also came with fries. The burger was cooked well and had lots of flavor! Make sure to dip everything in their sauce! Idk what’s in it, but it tasted amazing lol! 2) Fried Hot Chicken Sandwich - pineapple slaw, Swiss cheese, garlic aioli. This was also another one of their popular food items. The chicken was huuugggeee. It wasn’t as spicy to me, but it still tasted good. I drenched everything in their dipping sauce. 3) Drunk in Love - spicy, tequila blanco, Serrano, agave, watermelon juice, lime juice. This was recommended to us, and I loooved it! It was definitely spicy. It’s also on the sweeter side, yet still strong. 4) Pumpkin Spiced Espressotini - I chose tequila, and this also came with black coffee liqueur, pumpkin spiced syrup, & espresso. This was so strong, I couldn’t taste the pumpkin buuut I still enjoyed it! If you love coffee and alcohol like me, this if for you! 5) Pendejadas - poblano infused tequila, mezcal, prickly pear, mole bitters, citrus, black salt. This was also recommended to us. Ooof this was strong! Not too sweet. 6) Margarita - Who doesn’t love a classic cocktail? Had to keep the tequila theme going lol. Pricing: We came to a rooftop bar for an experience, and that’s what we got. The views were amazing! The cocktails were fun, and the food was delicious. The furniture can use an update, but the vibes and music were lit.

Lani M

31 Oct 2025

Definitely one of my favorite spots in LA! Such a gorgeous rooftop bar with the most beautiful ocean views and the best cocktails. I love coming around 5pm so I can watch the sun set, and then enjoy the night view of the city once it gets dark. My favorite cocktail here is the Coco Killer (rum, coconut, green apple, agave, citrus), and for food, I love the spicy tuna tartar and the coco burger. The burger comes with fries which are absolutely delicious as well. The service is excellent! Even when it gets busy, the bartender is super nice, friendly, and helpful. For parking, I've been able to find street parking very close by.

Rose Tran

22 Oct 2025

This is an incredible spot to catch the sunset! Went here during golden hour and the views are absolutely stunning. The ambiance is the perfect balance between chic and relaxed. It’s a great place for a date night or meeting up with friends!

Sherry

11 Oct 2025

New rooftop bar with ocean views has just opened in Santa Monica. The aesthetic is tropical and vibrant, and the drinks here are one-of-a kind. This has to be my new favorite rooftop bar! They also just launched their food menu so we had to try their fish tacos and spicy chicken sandwich. What are you waiting for? Head on up to the Coco Club. Thanks for reading! ^-^

Erika Eats

07 Oct 2025

This place was such a vibe! My husband and I came on a Saturday around sunset to enjoy a couple apps and drinks. It's truly a hidden gem located inside the Sonder The Beacon hotel. The journey up to the rooftop is via an old style elevator which was super cool too & adds to the retro atmosphere. The interior has a super cute aesthetic, very cutesy. There was a DJ playing fun hip hop mixed in with some edm & the outdoor patio was STUNNING, easily the best view in downtown. I loved the two seasonal drinks I tried, one being a pumpkin espresso martini. The bartenders and servers were also super nice. The food menu was a bit limited but still enjoyable for light bites. This is definitely the place to start your night on the right foot!

Gabs Jaan (Exploring)

02 Oct 2025

I wanted to go check out the sunset from this location, but unfortunately it was very gloomy and I wasn’t able to see the sunset but the service was good. It wasn’t as quick as supposed to, but it was good. I spent about $100 on the drinks are moderate, I didn’t have any food or dinner, but I still gave Food some reading because it did smell good. Place for date night birthday celebration beautiful view of Santa Monica pier recommend this place.

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