California Comedy Clubs

Whether you're in the mood for big-name headliners or local stand-up talent, California has a variety of comedy clubs to explore. From well-known venues to hidden gems, this guide lists the top spots for stand-up, open mic nights, and live comedy shows across the state. No matter where you are in California, there's a place to catch some laughs.

Brea
Brea Improv

180 South Brea Blvd. Brea, CA 92821

Hollywood
Hollywood Improv

8162 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90046

Hollywood
The Comedy Store

8433 Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90069

Hollywood
Laugh Factory

8001 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Irvine
Irvine Improv

527 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618

Long Beach
The Laugh Factory

151 S Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802

Oxnard
Levity Live

591 Collection Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93036

Pasadena
The Ice House

24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106

San Diego
Laugh Factory

432 F St, San Diego, CA 92101

San Francisco
Cobb's Comedy Club

915 Columbus Avenue San Francisco, CA 94133

San Francisco
The Punchline

444 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111

San Jose
San Jose Improv

62 South 2nd Street San Jose, CA 95113

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Happy Endings

Jim Norton

Happy Endings
A hilarious and irreverent memoir from comedian Jim Norton, offering a mix of self-deprecating humor and shocking stories from his life, touching on his comedic journey and personal struggles.
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Overstated: A Coast-to-Coast Roast of the 50 States

Colin Quinn

Overstated: A Coast-to-Coast Roast of the 50 States
In Overstated, Colin Quinn takes readers on a hilariously sharp tour across the United States, roasting each of the 50 states with his signature wit and biting humor. From state stereotypes to cultural quirks, Quinn's observations are both laugh-out-loud funny and surprisingly insightful, offering a comedic love letter to America's flaws and peculiarities.
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Digging Up Mother

Doug Stanhope

Digging Up Mother
A brutally honest and darkly hilarious memoir, Digging Up Mother explores Doug Stanhope's unconventional relationship with his mother. With his signature irreverence and shocking candor, Stanhope crafts a raw, moving tribute that’s as heartwarming as it is outrageous. A must-read for fans of his no-holds-barred comedy.
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