Goin’ South

Check out what clubland has to offer in Long Beach:

* Blue Cafe. Known as the premier blues club of Long Beach, the Blue Cafe features acts that’ll remind you of blues giants like B.B. King. 210 Promenade North, Long Beach. (562) 983-7111. 21 and over. Cover varies.

* Cohiba Club and Cigar Lounge. This cigar lounge nightclub has all the hipness of Hollywood or old Cuba. Friday night a deejay mixes hip-hop and dance tunes, and on Saturday, ‘70s band Polyester does disco. 144 Pine Ave., Long Beach. (562) 437-7700. 21 and over. $10 cover.

* Observation Bar. Ahoy, mate. The bar at the bow of the Queen Mary is still the place to be when you’re looking for a spectacular view of the Long Beach skyline, trying to impress out-of-town guests or fantasizing about Leonardo DiCaprio. Live music on weekends. Queen Mary at the end of the 710 Freeway in Long Beach Harbor. $15 admission to ship; free after 6 p.m. 21 to drink.

* The Yard House. Looking for a nice cold brew? This classy microbrewery restaurant carries more than 250 drafts from around the world. 401 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach. (562) 628-0455. All ages; 21 and over to drink. No cover.

* Yankee Doodles. This oh-so-American chain of sports bars has a hip location in Belmont Shore. Catch the game on dozens of TVs, play pool or a video game. 4100 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. (562) 439-9777. 21 and over to drink. No cover.

* Alegria Cucina Latina. Wine, women and a flamenco floor show Thursdays through Saturdays. That’s the name of the game at this mosaic-tiled Spanish restaurant in the heart of Long Beach. 115 Pine Ave., Long Beach. (562) 436-3388. All ages. No cover.

* Clearmann’s North Woods Inn. If you can’t make it to Big Bear, check out this snow-covered cabin where eating unshelled peanuts and a sing-along in the piano bar make for a campy, kitschy Friday or Saturday night. 4911 E. 2nd St., Belmont Shore. (562) 433-4931. 21 and over. No cover.