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Best Cigar Bars And Lounges In Southern California

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Cigar smoking dates back to Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World. But today, with the known health risks and crackdown on public smoking, connoisseurs need havens to enjoy their pleasurable vice. Here are the best places in L.A. to relax and smoke a fine stogie.

8Eightyeight Cigar Merchants
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8 Eighty Eight Cigar Merchants
118 W. Wilshire Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 871-0888

8 Eightyeight Cigar Merchants is the premiere Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge in Fullerton, California offering the best cigars, fully-stocked bar, and entertainment such as pool and craps. 8 Eightyeight merges the classiness of a cigar lounge with a contemporary touch of a sports bar.

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Buena Vista Social Club
9715 South Santa Monica Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 273-8100
www.boknowscigars.com

The Buena Vista Cigar Club is a cigar lover's true haven where they can indulge their favorite habit while enjoying a full bar, a spacious lounge, and TV screens that usually display major sporting events. Founded by George Hamilton in 1995, then bought and designed by cigar aficionado Rigo Hernandez, this cigar club offers an extraordinary variety of carefully-selected tobacco products.

The Grand Havana Room
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The Grand Havana Room
301 N Canon Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90209
www.boknowscigars..com

The Grand Havana Room is an exclusive membership Cigar Club with both a dining room and lounge that sets the standard of high-end cigar clubs. Located on the corner of Dayton Way and Canon Drive in the heart of Beverly Hills, some of the biggest names in Hollywood drop by to identify themselves to the hostess, who then unlocks a private elevator, which glides soundlessly up a floor to its secret smoking lounge.

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The V Cut Cigar Lounge
8172 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 655-5959
www.thevcut.com

If you're into your cigars, whether the finer ones or less pricier ones, or just even hookah's and cigarettes, V-Cut Smoke Shop is the right spot to stop by. With a wide selection of cigars in a spacious setting, they specialize in premium hand-rolled cigars and feature a walk in humidor with boutique cigar brands. From the highest quality cigars to others, you'll discover brands you've never even heard of. And, what began in 1997 has become a place for cigar aficionados to come by and learn new types from around the world.

Bo's Cigar Lounge
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Bo's Cigar Lounge
4501 E. Carson Street #114
Long Beach, CA 90808
562-429-5600
www.boknowscigars..com

Bo's Cigar Lounges are prime spots in Southern California for enjoying fine cigars in friendly and comfortable atmosphere. You can visit their stores in either Long Beach or Torrance. Whether you're new to cigars, or a so-to-be expert, Bo invites you to stop by and relax with your friends and a fine cigar!

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