First-timers at Club Joi in East LA. One costume contest, two margarita slushies, and a peekaboo playroom later – we might just be hooked.
Let’s just say that our first time at Club Joi didn’t start off smooth. We arrived in East LA straight into what looked like a full-blown police lockdown. Turns out? Just a Dodgers win that shut down half the neighborhood. (Nothing like a sports riot to spice up your sexy night out.) Thankfully, the club answered the phone and talked us through a detour – and from there, the night took a sharp turn into “wait, this is kinda great?” territory.
Club Joi is tucked behind an unassuming door labeled Hera’s Hall, giving it “hidden in plain sight” vibes. Inside? A massive, warehouse-style venue with surprisingly stylish decor, soft lighting, and strip poles glowing under blacklights. We came in unsure what to expect. We left sweaty, satisfied, and more than a little turned on.
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Club Joi Review
🚗 Distance – 12-15 miles east of downtown LA (4901 Whittier Blvd)
🕓 Theme Night Hours –
Friday – 9pm – 3am
Saturday – 9pm – 5am
💲 Pricing – No single males except on special Hotwife-night events!
- 👧🏻👦🏻 Couple – $100-$150
- 👧🏻 Single Female – $35 (free if a member)
👀 First Impressions – Club Joi sits in an industrial stretch of East LA, and while the exterior feels like nothing special, the interior opens up into one of the largest, most functional swinger spaces we’ve seen. Think industrial warehouse dance hall. Walking in, you’re greeted with a full view of the dance floor, glowing lighting, soft seating areas, a pool table (actually in use!), and a central BYOB bar run by a very sweet, very slushy-savvy volunteer bartender. There’s a scant buffet tucked off to the side with warm food, fruit, candy, and enough nostalgic comfort food to kill any last nerves.
The crowd on a Friday night was around 100 people – a fun mix of ages and backgrounds, and refreshingly younger than the average club demographic. Everyone seemed real, approachable, and genuinely there for a good time.
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🛎️ Membership – Getting into Club Joi isn’t hard, but damn is it clunky. First, you must sign up for a membership online – no exceptions, no memberships sold at the door. You’ll need to upload 2 photos (one for staff-only ID verification, one for your member profile), but don’t worry – it’s not vetted, just used to check your face when you arrive. Then, and this feels so hilariously not-2025, you have to call them. On the phone. Like it’s a booty call from 2008. But once you’ve jumped through all those hoops, you’re good. When we showed up, we had the option to pay for a 3-month minimum in person, but if you want the 1-month option, you have to do it online – though they will let you step out of line and complete it on your phone before letting you back in. Not ideal, but manageable.
🎟️ Inside Tour – Once you’re finally inside, the space opens up to over 10,000 square feet spread across 2 full floors – and it’s honestly one of the biggest and most flexible club layouts we’ve seen. You enter directly into the main hall, which feels part dance club, part event venue, part glow-in-the-dark rave pit. There’s a massive dance floor tucked into the right corner, flanked by two stripper poles that get plenty of use once the night heats up. Around the perimeter, you’ll find about 10 high-top bar tables, scattered couches and lounge seating, and a very posh roped-off VIP section with plush sofas and curtained nooks for semi-private vibes.
There’s also a pool table and tucked along one wall is the infamous ‘swinger buffet’ – a mix of comfort food, snacks, fruit, and candy that somehow kind of works? Bonus points for fueling up before heading down to play. Near the entrance, there’s a BYOB bar, where the ultra-sweet volunteer bartendress will happily mix up whatever liquor you brought – with slushy daiquiri or margarita mix if you’re lucky. Definitely bring cash for tips; she’s not getting paid, and she’s doing God’s work. Liquid courage!
After dropping off our champagne at the bar, we hit the locker room behind the dance floor – decent size, clean, and efficient. We paid the $5 lock rental and headed through the beaded curtain that separates the main party zone from the real action: the upstairs and downstairs play areas.
🎵 DJ/Dance –The music was solid – club-style tracks, sexy remixes, and a little bit of fog machine drama to make everyone feel hotter than they probably are. The night we went there was a strip-off contest for best dressed-in-theme, and let’s just say… the competition was fierce. The winner? Absolutely stunning – and yes, she got more than just a trophy to take home! 😉
🍒 Playrooms – The upstairs area is a dim, moody lounge with about 10 semi-private booth-style nook beds (think a wrap-around booth with the table removed and a bed replacing it). It’s perfect for making out, soft or full-on play, or getting a little frisky while still staying in the mix. The vibe here is smoky, shadowy, and very “touch me, maybe.” Now buckle up as we head downstairs. To get to the basement play area, you go through a set of swinging doors that felt like the entrance to a haunted hospital. Super brightly lit, sterile white walls, steep stairs – it was giving The Walking Dead meets Arabian Nights. We were half-expecting to find a zombie orgy.
But once you’re in? It’s actually a super sexy setup. There’s:
A huge group bed (two kings pushed together) with adjacent play bench seating
Multiple couches all around the space
5 private rooms with 1–3 beds each
Plexiglass peekaboo walls between rooms so you can see and be seen
Lockable doors to keep things private if you want
A shared shower with major exhibitionist potential
We ended up in the exhibitionist bed and loved every second of it. Our FFM threesome drew quite a crowd – it was hot, chaotic, and exactly the kind of sexy feedback loop we came for.
🔥 Vibe check – We’ve been to our fair share of clubs, and Joi’s crowd was one of the more approachable ones. People were open, friendly, and the energy felt more playful than pretentious. Was it perfect? No. The smoking patio was always packed, the stairs downstairs are steep (good luck in heels), and there were definitely a few people who forgot their “ask first” manners. But overall? Sexy, respectful, and better than expected.
There’s definitely a little bit of clique energy if you’re not outgoing, but if you make eye contact, smile, and put yourself in the mix—you’ll be fine. And if you’re shy? Just camp out in one of those peekaboo rooms and let the action find you.
✅ Would we go back? – Yes. Absolutely. Between the slushy margaritas, the voyeur rooms, and the strip-off contest winner who ended up in our bed – we’re officially fans. Joi isn’t trying to be the fanciest swinger club in the world, but it nails the “dark, dirty, fun” formula. Next time we’re going on a Saturday when it’s packed to the rafters. But even at half capacity? We left sticky, sparkly, and very satisfied. Now we’ve got another reason to return to SoCal!
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Club Joi: East LA’s neon-lit playground for the naughty, serving up voyeur vibes, plexi playrooms, and BYOB debauchery in a cavernous two-story space.
Swinger Lingo (check Swinger Dictionary for more!)
Swingers club: The playground of pleasure, where fantasies come to life and every night is a tantalizing adventure. A dedicated venue where individuals or couples within the swinging community gather to socialize, explore their sexuality, and engage in consensual sexual activities with other like-minded individuals.
Playroom: The adult’s version of a candy store, where toys, tools, and tantalizing treats await – because who says pleasure is just for kids? A designated space within a swinger’s venue equipped with various toys, equipment, and furnishings for sexual exploration and enjoyment.
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