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Hip Nightlife in San Francisco

Looking for clubs with velvet ropes, A-list guest lists, and VIP table service? You're better off in L.A. The few places that do offer such "fun" are crowded (around Union Square) with tourists or suburban kids come to the big city for a night out. But just because the ultra-cool scene in San Francisco is a little less self-absorbed than down south doesn't mean you can't find a great place to bounce with the other beautiful people. Formerly rundown warehouse districts like SoMA and the Bayview host large, funky, dance-all-night clubs featuring enough sexy outfits, sweet beats and ice cold cocktails to satisfy your inner clubkid.