Starwood (nightclub)

Starwood
The Starwood entrance in early 1979.
Map
Former namesP.J.'s (1961-1973)
Address8151 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90046
United States
Coordinates34°05′28″N 118°22′00″W / 34.091028°N 118.366643°W / 34.091028; -118.366643
OwnerEddie Nash
TypeNightclub, music venue
Genre(s)Entertainment
Capacity800 (500 seated)
400 standing at the Rock Room
Opened1973
ClosedJune 13, 1981
Years active8

The Starwood was a popular nightclub and music venue in West Hollywood, California from early 1973 to 1981.[1] Many punk bands and heavy metal bands, including Van Halen, started their careers playing at the club.[1] The Starwood was located on the northwest corner of Santa Monica Blvd. and Crescent Heights Blvd.

  1. ^ a b Epting, Chris (2007). Led Zeppelin Crashed Here: The Rock and Roll Landmarks of North America. Santa Monica Press. ISBN 9781595800183. p. 147.