Best Hookah Bars In The Bay Area
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A popular alternative to the typical coffee house or bar hangouts, hookah bars offer a relaxing spot to chill with friends and enjoy an evening out. Grab a few friends for an intimate evening kicking back, listening to music and smoking a flavored blend of tobacco. Finding a quality lounge can prove challenging for Bay Area residents and visitors. Make the night's plans a breeze with this list of five of the best hookah bars in the Bay Area.
1350 El Camino Real
Millbrae, CA 94030
(415) 632-6535
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Recently relocated across El Camino, Cloudz Hookah Lounge now has indoor seating to keep guests warm and cozy while they enjoy a hookah. Patrons of Cloudz rave about the lounge's quality shisha, clean-tasting coals and long-lasting burn. There is a maximum of two smokers per hookah, and refills are discounted. Come to Cloudz and enjoy friendly service, a chill vibe and a wide variety of flavors.
21272 Mission Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 314-9548
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Located in Hayward, Shisha Nights Hookah Lounge is open seven days a week from 4 p.m. to midnight. Patrons have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of entertainment while they smoke, including pumping live DJ music and belly-dancing. Well known for excellent customer service, Shisha Nights also carries a selection of hookah supplies and accessories. For those looking for an extended experience, the lounge is bookable for birthday parties.
555 Main St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 514-0669
www.thecloudfactoryvacaville.com
For those looking to spend a relaxing evening on the outskirts of the Bay Area, head out to Vacaville for a visit to The Cloud Factory. This high-end hookah lounge offers both indoor as well as outdoor seating and a variety of flavors ranging from vanilla and melon to strawberry chocolate cake and pina colada. Patrons frequently request ice tips for a smoother smoking experience. Check out happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. to score $12 premium hookahs. The Cloud Factory also caters outside events and is available for in-house private events.
333 Merchant St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 448-8355
www.coronaclubvv.com
Formerly the Piano Fuerte Cigar Bar and Hookah Lounge, Vacaville's Corona Club remains a hybrid cigar and hookah lounge. The club is open at 9 a.m. every day for those looking for a more daytime hookah experience. For patrons over 21, there are 25 varieties of shisha available. To top off a relaxing experience, make sure to order one of 25 beers on tap.
1120 Contra Costa Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(510) 305-6755
www.hookahpalace.us
With plenty of seating, the non-pretentious Hookah Palace is located halfway between Concord and Walnut Creek. With private parking and a relaxing atmosphere, the newly opened lounge holds a generous happy hour from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. with $10 hookahs. Employees are happy to accommodate hookah newbies with recommendations on everything from shisha flavors to ice tips. Drawing a crowd seven days a week, the Hookah Palace is a chill spot to kick back with friends and watch a game on one of lounge's many TVs.