West Hollywood stands as a vibrant, progressive, and inclusive neighborhood that embraces its unique character. From its lively nightlife to its thriving arts scene, fashionable shopping districts, and LGBTQ+ celebration, this dynamic city within Los Angeles leaves an indelible impression on all who visit. West Hollywood is a place where diversity, creativity, and the spirit of individuality thrive, making it a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike. Nestled within the vibrant city of Los Angeles, West Hollywood shines as a captivating and iconic neighborhood renowned for its lively atmosphere, cultural diversity, and progressive spirit. Spanning just 1.9 square miles, this bustling city within a city has earned its reputation as a global hub for entertainment, fashion, art, and LGBTQ+ culture. West Hollywood, often referred ...Read more
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West Hollywood stands as a vibrant, progressive, and inclusive neighborhood that embraces its unique character. From its lively nightlife to its thriving arts scene, fashionable shopping districts, and LGBTQ+ celebration, this dynamic city within Los Angeles leaves an indelible impression on all who visit. West Hollywood is a place where diversity, creativity, and the spirit of individuality thrive, making it a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike.
Nestled within the vibrant city of Los Angeles, West Hollywood shines as a captivating and iconic neighborhood renowned for its lively atmosphere, cultural diversity, and progressive spirit. Spanning just 1.9 square miles, this bustling city within a city has earned its reputation as a global hub for entertainment, fashion, art, and LGBTQ+ culture.
West Hollywood, often referred to as WeHo, exudes a unique energy that sets it apart from its neighboring areas. It serves as a cultural melting pot, attracting a diverse and dynamic community of residents and visitors. From the glamorous Sunset Strip to the trendy design district of Melrose Avenue, the city offers a kaleidoscope of experiences and opportunities.
Known for its vibrant nightlife, West Hollywood boasts an array of renowned clubs, bars, and restaurants that cater to various tastes and preferences. From legendary venues that have hosted iconic musicians to chic lounges and rooftop bars, the city comes alive after dark, offering unforgettable entertainment experiences.
West Hollywood also prides itself on being at the forefront of LGBTQ+ rights and culture. As an inclusive and welcoming destination, it celebrates and supports the LGBTQ+ community year-round. The city hosts the annual LA Pride Parade and Festival, a dazzling event that showcases the spirit of equality, love, and acceptance.
For those with an affinity for arts and culture, West Hollywood offers an abundance of galleries, theaters, and cultural institutions. The Pacific Design Center stands as a vibrant hub for architecture and design, while the West Hollywood Library and the Sunset Strip Music Plaza serve as gathering places for creativity and expression.
West Hollywood’s unique charm extends to its shopping districts, where fashion-forward boutiques, high-end retailers, and eclectic vintage stores line the streets. Melrose Avenue, the Design District, and the Sunset Plaza provide endless opportunities for fashion enthusiasts and trendsetters to indulge in retail therapy.
With its central location, West Hollywood serves as a gateway to the rest of Los Angeles. The city’s proximity to iconic landmarks such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Hills, and the Griffith Observatory allows visitors to easily explore the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of the region.
Explore Old Hollywood haunts, new celebrity hangouts and famous filming locations on this cinematic ...Read more
A Movie Lover’s Guide to West Hollywood - News & announcements
Explore Old Hollywood haunts, new celebrity hangouts and famous filming locations on this cinematic tour through West Hollywood.
West Hollywood has played a starring role in the film industry since its earliest days. Classic movies like West Side Story and Some Like it Hot were filmed here, and stars like Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe lived, worked and played here. These days, West Hollywood’s star continues to grow as a celebrity playground and filming location for movies, television, reality shows and music videos.
Come walk in the footsteps of Tinseltown’s most iconic stars, past and present, on this movie lover’s tour of West Hollywood.
Sunset Boulevard
Lobby bar at the Pendry West Hollywood.
What better place to begin? Billy Wilder made Sunset Boulevard (1950) more than 70 years ago, but the glamor and mystery of Old Hollywood still hangs heavy in the air along this iconic roadway. Stop for refreshments at the lobby bar of the Pendry West Hollywood (8430 Sunset Blvd.), located in the former House of Blues, which itself was featured in movies like Freaky Friday (2003).
The Original Schwab’s Pharmacy
8024 Sunset Blvd. (corner of Sunset and Crescent Heights)
In the 1930s, Schwab’s Pharmacy—a hair over the border from West Hollywood to Hollywood—was a prime hangout of studio bigwigs and movie stars like Humphrey Bogart, Judy Garland and Orson Welles. When rumor began to spread that a young Lana Turner was discovered while drinking a milkshake at the Schwab’s soda counter, wannabe starlets began flocking to Schwab’s hoping for their big break. Schwab’s has since been replaced with a shopping center that houses a Trader Joe’s, among other businesses, but film buffs can still pay a visit to one of the most iconic blocks in movie history.
Sunset Tower Hotel, former stomping grounds of many classic Hollywood stars.
Sunset Tower Hotel
8358 Sunset Blvd.
Ever since this dazzling art deco hotel was built in 1931, it has been a hotspot for L.A.’s glitziest set. Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, Clark Gable and Errol Flynn all called the Sunset Tower home, as did gangster Bugsy Siegel. Perhaps the hotel’s most legendary resident was John Wayne, who reportedly kept a milk cow on his balcony. You’ve probably seen the Sunset Tower in films such as Get Shorty (1995) and Robert Altman’s The Player (1992), which features a pivotal scene that was shot by the hotel pool.
Whisky a Go Go, a rock ‘n’ roll institution and frequent filming location.
Whisky a Go Go
8901 Sunset Blvd.
Whisky a Go Go may be better known for its rock ‘n’ roll history, but this venerable music club has also been featured in several movies. Appropriately, it was a filming location of Oliver Stone’s The Doors (1991)—Jim Morrison was a Whisky regular and The Doors served as the venue’s house band for several months in 1966. It has also appeared in HBO’s Entourage, A Night at the Roxbury (1998) and Get Him to the Greek (2010).
Rainbow Bar & Grill.
Rainbow Bar & Grill
9015 Sunset Blvd.
Another rock ‘n’ roll institution of the 1960s, Rainbow Bar & Grill was also the scene of Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio’s first date. At the time, the Rainbow was an Italian restaurant called Villa Nova. On March 8, 1952, the movie star and the Yankees slugger sat down for what was the first of many dates in their storied romance. The rest is history.
Dan Tana’s, with its famous checkered tablecloths and leather booths.
Dan Tana’s
9071 Santa Monica Blvd.
Geographically, West Hollywood lies between Beverly Hills, where many stars, directors and producers lived, and the film studios of Hollywood and points east, where those same people worked. This is still the case today, but it was especially true in the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s, when the Los Angeles film industry had an ultra-concentrated, small-town feel to it.
As a result, West Hollywood’s bars and restaurants became convenient destinations for after-work drinks, power lunches and other starry get-togethers. One of those restaurants was Dan Tana’s, an Italian joint that opened its doors in 1964. It wasn’t long before industry folks such as Richard Burton, Al Pacino and Harry Dean Stanton started to crowd into its famous red-leather booths. Bands like The Eagles and the Mama’s and the Papa’s were also Dan Tana’s regulars. The restaurant still caters to the celeb set, counting Jerry Seinfeld, Drew Barrymore and Leonardo DiCaprio among its patrons.
Craig’s, a favorite of many modern-day movie and TV stars.
Craig’s
8826 Melrose Ave.
Most of the locations featured in this guide revolve around classic Hollywood, but to spot the stars of today, head to Craig’s. Heralded by the Observer as “the best place in L.A. to spot celebrities,” this upscale restaurant has been visited by everyone from George Clooney to Kim Kardashian. You’ll know you’ve arrived at the right place when you spot the paparazzi gathered outside.
Descend the elevators at the Pacific Design Center, which doubled as Delos headquarters in HBO’s Westworld.
Pacific Design Center
8687 Melrose Ave.
This massive blue building in West Hollywood’s Design District is a furniture and design showroom by day, but its striking interiors and exteriors have been used in several film and television appearances. It was a futuristic apartment block where Sandra Bullock’s character lived in Demolition Man (1993). And in season one of HBO’s Westworld, PDC doubles for Delos headquarters, its psychedelic escalators making a memorable appearance.
Keep your eyes peeled for celebs at Urth Caffé.
Urth Caffé
8565 Melrose Ave.
This local-favorite café and coffee shop on Melrose is an under-the-radar celebrity hotspot. Not only was Urth Caffé featured as a frequent filming location of HBO’s Entourage, it’s a real-life hangout of stars such as Jake Gyllenhaal, Katy Perry, Kylie Jenner and Jessica Alba.
Barney’s Beanery
8447 Santa Monica Blvd.
Free of pretense and chock full of history, Barney’s Beanery has been a Santa Monica Boulevard staple since 1920. It’s seen its fair share of famous clientele in those 100 years, including Clark Gable, Rita Hayworth, Marlon Brando and, more recently, Quentin Tarantino, who reportedly wrote the bulk of Pulp Fiction (1993) here. You may have also seen it on the silver screen in movies including Oliver Stone’s The Doors (1991) and Brian de Palma’s Body Double (1984).
The Charlie Hotel got its name because it was once owned by Charlie Chaplin.
The Charlie Hotel
819 North Sweetzer Ave.
This circa-1924 building, designed in the style of an English cottage, was owned by silent film star Charlie Chaplin from the late 1920s through the 1940s. Today, The Charlie is a high-end hotel made up of 14 bungalows named for celebrities who once resided in them. The remodeled interiors infuse a modern design sensibility, but the original architectural details remind you that you’re in the presence of movie history.
The Lot Studios
1041 North Formosa Ave.
This complex, a mix of old and new buildings, tells almost the entire history of the movie industry in one city block. Though most of the original buildings have been replaced, the lot got its start in 1919 as Hampton Studios, but was soon purchased by silent film stars Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks to house their Pickford-Fairbanks Studios. That same year, the duo co-founded United Artists with Charlie Chaplin and director D.W. Griffith; the lot eventually changed its name to United Artists Studios in 1928.
Movie production continued throughout the ’30s and ’40s, and by the 1950s it was the headquarters of both Samuel Goldwyn Studios and RKO. Classics like Wuthering Heights (1939), The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), Some Like it Hot (1959), The Apartment (1960) and West Side Story (1961) were all filmed here. Between 1980 and 1999 it was Warner Hollywood Studio, a sister location to the main Warner Bros. Studio in Burbank. More recently, HBO’s True Blood was filmed here. Today, it serves as the home of Showtime and Oprah Winfrey’s OWN Network.
6067 Wilshire Blvd.
Continue your tour at the Academy Museum, located about two miles south of West Hollywood on Wilshire Boulevard. The museum houses seven floors of exhibition and event space where you can explore everything from early Black cinema in their current special exhibition REGENERATION: BLACK CINEMA 1898–1971 to the actual desk used in The Godfather (1972) in their exhibition The Art of Moviemaking: The Godfather.
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The Ultimate First-Timer’s Guide to West Hollywood - News & announcements
From street-level art to rooftop bars, here’s everything you need to do on your first visit to West Hollywood.
Celeb-favorite hotels, Michelin-rated restaurants, legendary nightlife, next-level shopping — West Hollywood packs a lot into its 1.9 square miles. Yes, this creative oasis in the heart of Los Angeles is the perfect home base for exploring the city. But there’s so much to do within WeHo city limits, you may have to save the rest of L.A. for another trip.
If you’re visiting West Hollywood for the first time, put on your walking shoes (yes, walking — WeHo is one of the most walkable places in Southern California!) and follow this guide to L.A.’s coolest neighborhood.
1. Check into one of our iconic hotels
West Hollywood’s hotels have it all — luxurious accommodations, bold design, impeccable service, unrivaled people-watching. They’re some of the best places in the city to see and be seen, from the stylish pools to the starry rooftop bars (more on that below). Whether you’re looking for a weekend crash pad (try the Andaz West Hollywood, known as the “Riot House” when bands like Led Zeppelin partied there in the 1970s) or a place you’ll never want to check out of (the Michelin-rated West Hollywood EDITION, among others), Los Angeles is truly your oyster when you stay at one of WeHo’s iconic hotels.
2. See stars – Michelin and celebrities alike – at one of L.A.’s best restaurants
You’ll need to take an elevator ride to access some of West Hollywood’s hottest addresses — our iconic rooftops. Up here, the cocktails are great, the pools are cool and the views are endless. Whatever your style, there’s a rooftop for you—from the bohemian sofas and fire pits of the Petit Ermitage to the amazing cocktails of E.P. & L.P. to the epic L.A. skyline vistas of, well, just about all of them. You can even soak up Old Hollywood history at hotspots like Formosa Café, a onetime hangout of Humphrey Bogart and Frank Sinatra.
Rooftop Bar at Petit Ermitage // E.P. & L.P. // Harriet’s // Formosa Café // Skybar
4. Experience the legendary nightlife of the Sunset Strip and beyond
Since the 1920s, The Sunset Strip has pushed boundaries, literally. Because it was outside Los Angeles city limits in an unincorporated part of Los Angeles County, it fell under the jurisdiction of the County Sheriff’s Department, which was more lenient than the LAPD. Follow tradition and take a walk on the wild side. The Strip’sclubs still draw top performers and the restaurants are worthy of any A-lister.
Running parallel to Sunset Boulevard, Santa Monica Boulevard is the hub of L.A.’sLGBTQ+ community, and has a colorful, energetic nightlife and bar scene. Head to The Abbey, Micky’s or Lance Bass’s Heart WeHo to dance it up until the wee hours.
If you’re a fan of design, décor and all things shopping, then West Hollywood’s Design District is the place for you. The anchor of the Design District is the Pacific Design Center (PDC), a 1.6-million-square-foot campus. PDC boasts about 100 showrooms selling furnishings and decorating wares. (Admission policies vary, so call in advance if you want to visit specific showrooms.) Need a few new items for your wardrobe? The district is also home to many innovative fashion designers, trendy shops and one-of-a-kind concept stores.
If it’s art you love, make a point of visiting the city’s diverse roster of art galleries. Once you’re feeling inspired, create your own images against the unforgettable Instagram-worthy backdrops of West Hollywood’s murals and street art.
Maxfield // Restoration Hardware // Elder Statesman // Denenberg Fine Arts // George Stern Fine Arts // Art Angels // MAK Center for Art & Architecture
6. Get pampered like a celebrity
Staying fit is serious business in West Hollywood — just ask trainer and DOGPOUND gym founder Kirk Myers, whose clientele ranges from Hugh Jackman to several Victoria’s Secret angels. These high standards are the reason why so many fitness trends are born right here in West Hollywood, and you can try out the latest during your visit.
CLMBR // Mansion Fitness // P.Volve // Reebok CrossFit LabNext: Explore the best of L.A., right in West Hollywood’s backyard
West Hollywood is super-centrally located. It’s about 10 miles to places like Venice and Santa Monica, home to golden beaches and the world-famous Santa Monica Pier. Tinseltown icons like the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Dolby Theatre (home to the Oscars) are just over 2 miles away, while the trendy restaurants and venues of Downtown L.A. are only 9 miles away. So, get out and explore — if you can tear yourself away from the hotel pool.
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