It's a cool place that's right on the ocean. Great crowd, great music, great drinks, and great atmosphere/ambiance. There is no cover charge! The drinks are a little pricey but I guess it comes with the SM territory. The customers that come in here are classy and sophisticated...and not to mention interesting. It gets crowded fast, and while there is a dance floor, it is small, and gets too packed to move around in. The place has a great ambiance for a lounge,with its cute outdoor patios

Ma'Kai Lounge has been chosen as Santa Monica's best cocktail lounge for 2009 and 2010. Overlooking the Palisades, and the Pacific Ocean, it affords breathtaking views of the sun setting over Malibu and the Santa Monica Pier. Whether you're with a large party or enjoying a candle-lit dinner for two, Ma'Kais' Pan Asian menu and signature cocktail list will give you a unique dining experience.