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Members-Only Club San Vicente Bungalows Reportedly Set to Open in Santa Monica Sources suggest the club will take over the third floor and rooftop of the building that houses Water Grill By Sam Catanzaro Santa Monica could soon be home to the latest location of San Vicente Bungalows, a membersonly club owned by hotelier Jeff Klein. As reported by the Hollywood Reporter, the news comes as Klein continues with plans to expand the popular club, with Gabé Doppelt, the former maître d’ at Sunset Tower, joining the team to help navigate the launch of the new locations. According to the Hollywood Reporter, sources close to the matter suggest that Klein and his team are in the process of finalizing an address for the new Westside location, with
plans for San Vicente Bungalows to take over the third floor and rooftop of the building that houses Water Grill on Ocean Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard. When contacted for comment by the Hollywood Reporter, a representative for San Vicente Bungalows and Klein declined to provide any further details about the planned expansion. However, in a previous interview with the outlet, Klein had confirmed that the team was targeting a Santa Monica opening sometime in 2023, with a New York outpost set to follow in two years. Doppelt, who has previously worked as a high-profile editor for publications such as Vogue and The Daily Beast, is expected to help spearhead membership at all of the new San Vicente Bungalows locations before eventually moving back to New York. San Vicente Bungalows is a private membersonly club owned by hotelier Klein, known for its exclusivity and luxurious amenities. Founded in 2018, the club is named after the street where it is located in West Hollywood. The original
property was a collection of bungalows built in the 1920s, which were transformed into a chic, members-only retreat following a $50 million renovation. The club offers its members access to a wide range of facilities, including a restaurant, bar, pool, and garden, as well as private event spaces for meetings, parties, and
special occasions. Membership to San Vicente Bungalows is highly sought after, with a strict vetting process. The club’s membership reportedly includes a who’s who of Hollywood elite, including A-list celebrities, top executives, and other industry power players.
Residents Forced to Jump into Pool to Escape Apartment Fire in Santa Monica No injuries to residents in Sunday morning fire in Wilmont By Sam Catanzaro Three residents in Santa Monica were forced to jump into a swimming pool to escape a fire that broke out on Sunday morning in a three-story apartment complex on 4th Street. According to the Santa Monica Fire Department (SMFD), on Sunday April 2 at 10:39 a.m. multiple 9-1-1 calls were received reporting a structure fire at 1011 4th Street in the Wilmont Neighborhood. “Upon arrival, Firefighters were met with a well-developed fire within one unit on the first floor of a three-story apartment complex. Firefighters aggressively attacked the fire while simultaneously searching adjacent units
to ensure no occupants were trapped,” the SMFD said. “Three residents and one dog were forced to jump into the swimming pool to escape the fire prior to the fire department’s arrival.” According to the SMFD, within twenty minutes, the fire was extinguished before it spread to the units above and was confined to the first-floor unit where the fire originated. Due to the size and complexity of the apartment complex and the potential for fire spread and trapped occupants, SMFD requested resources from LAFD to assist along with assistance from Santa Monica Public Safety Communications, Santa Monica Police, Building & Safety, and McCormick Ambulance. “Thankfully, there were no injuries to residents or first responders, and no residents were displaced,” the SMFD said. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by SMFD investigators.