Santa Monica's Victorian Club Closes After 20 Years

Final Night Set for October 31

The Victorian, a three-story nightclub in Santa Monica that has operated for two decades, will close on October 31 and make way for a private wellness facility. Built in 1892 and located one block from the beach at 2640 Main Street, the venue operated as a daytime restaurant and transformed into a multi-floor nightclub Thursday through Saturday, with DJs spinning across its basement, main room and upstairs Birdcage.

The venue's proprietors confirmed the news on Instagram, announcing that its annual Halloween party will serve as the final event. Goshfather, an LA-based DJ and producer, commented on the post calling it a "Legendary venue" and adding "So many amazing memories."

Wellness Club to Replace Nightlife Venue

Santa Monica City Council records show the city voted 7-0 in March to transfer the lease to The Santamonican Club, LLC, which plans to convert the space into a private members club featuring a pool, spa, fitness center, coffee bistro and a space for family-friendly programming. The 12-to-18-month renovation will reportedly overhaul the nearly 123-year-old property from the inside out.

The closure is part of a broader contraction in LA's hospitality industry, where soaring rent, rising labor costs and last year's wildfires have forced venues to shutter. The transformation into an exclusive wellness destination also reflects a cultural shift, as Gen Z has gravitated toward wellness-oriented social experiences from coffee raves to alcohol-free day parties.