Starwood (nightclub)

Starwood
The Starwood entrance in early 1979.
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. Many punk bands and heavy metal bands, including Van Halen, started their careers playing at the club. The Starwood was located on the northwest corner of Santa Monica Blvd. and Crescent Heights Blvd.