West Hollywood Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

West Hollywood
Photo provided by Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board
Photo provided by Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board
Photo provided by Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board
West Hollywood

Recognised as a creative and artistic hub, this historic Californian city has many famous areas, including the Sunset Strip.

Visit West Hollywood for art galleries and iconic nightspots. Admire public artworks as you shop in a large outdoor mall. This area is also known for its famous bars and music venues, including The Viper Room and the House of Blues, which closed after 21 years on the Strip.

Attend a range of festivals and events throughout the year, including One City One Pride in May. Visit the hangouts of Hollywood celebrities, such as Formosa Café.

Admire the bright colorful billboards on the Sunset Strip. This iconic 1.5-mile (2.4-kilometer) section of Sunset Boulevard stretches between West Hollywood’s east and west borders. People-watch in famous bars and restaurants and wander along the strip and enjoy the atmosphere.

Enjoy alfresco dining at the Sunset Plaza. This area on the Sunset Strip is known for its retail stores, beauty salons and cafés. Shop for fine jewelry and high-end clothing in a boutique fashion store. Treat yourself to a massage or manicure in a salon.

See the Schindler House, a building designed by the famous architect Rudolph Schindler. This house was built as an experiment in communal living and completed in the early 20th century. The building is considered a masterpiece of early modern architecture and now houses the MAK Center for Art and Architecture.

Discover ambitious and thought-provoking artwork in numerous art galleries including De Re Gallery, Gallery Go and 101/exhibit.

Explore the West Hollywood Design District for some of the best shopping in the city. Admire work from international fashion designers in beautiful shopfronts. This tree-lined district is known for its concentration of more than 300 high-end stores and its influence on international design.

Find West Hollywood about 12 miles (19 kilometers) from Los Angeles International airport. The city features a wide range of luxurious boutique hotels and less expensive inns.

If traveling in late October, be sure to attend West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval, one of the largest Halloween street parties in the United States.

Where to stay in West Hollywood

Melrose Avenue showing shopping, fashion and signage

West Hollywood

If you're spending some time in West Hollywood, The Comedy Store and Melrose Avenue are top sights worth seeing.

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Norma Triangle

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

While there might not be top attractions in Norma Triangle, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rodeo Drive and The Grove.

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Tri-West

5/5(3 area reviews)

While Tri-West isn't home to many top sights, The Grove and Rodeo Drive are some notable places to visit nearby.

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The Bird Streets

While visiting The Bird Streets, you might make a stop by sights like Blue Jay Way and Madonna's Former Home.

The Bird Streets
Hotel Ziggy Los Angeles
Hotel Ziggy Los Angeles
4 out of 5
8462 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
The price is NZ$496 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$496
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in West Hollywood. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (783 reviews)
Great Location!
"The staff here is accommodating and friendly. Great location. Walking distance to Sunset Plaza and great places to eat. There’s some fun live music and a fun, lively atmosphere. Thank you Hotel Ziggy."

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

Hotel Ziggy Los Angeles
 Le Parc at Melrose
Le Parc at Melrose
4 out of 5
733 NW Knoll Drive, West Hollywood, CA
The price is NZ$616 per night from 27 May to 28 May
NZ$616
27 May - 28 May
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in West Hollywood. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Great location, walkable to restaurants, bars and shopping. You’re in a neighborhood so you feel like you’re a local/resident of the area. Friendly staff and rooftop is a nice vibe."

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Le Parc at Melrose
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham West Hollywood Hotel & Suites
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham West Hollywood Hotel & Suites
3 out of 5
8585 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
The price is NZ$390 per night from 25 May to 26 May
NZ$390
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Hollywood. Enjoy free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7/10 Good! (1,057 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham West Hollywood Hotel & Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
WEHO Home w Pool & Rooftop
WEHO Home w Pool & Rooftop
Los Angeles
Stay at this vacation home in Los Angeles. Enjoy a garden, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Hollywood Boulevard and Hollywood Walk of ...
Wicked house!
"Incredible place and beautiful house. The master bed is sooooo comfy, I am still dreaming about it. The property managers were very helpful and responsive! Would love to stay again."

Reviewed on 18 Mar. 2025

WEHO Home w Pool & Rooftop
Kings Road | West Hollywood Luxury | Pool, Views, Firepit, Modern Design
Kings Road | West Hollywood Luxury | Pool, Views, Firepit, Modern Design
Los Angeles
Stay at this vacation home in West Hollywood. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Hollywood Boulevard and Hollywood Bowl are located ...
Family Holiday
"Excellent home with enough space for everyone to gather either together or apart."

Reviewed on 1 Jan. 2025

Kings Road | West Hollywood Luxury | Pool, Views, Firepit, Modern Design
Hollywood hills Sanctuary, Views from Santa Monica to downtown LA.
Hollywood hills Sanctuary, Views from Santa Monica to downtown LA.
Los Angeles
Stay at this vacation home in West Hollywood. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Hollywood Bowl and Hollywood Boulevard are located nearby.
A review for a different property...
"A day before we were to check in I got a call that the place we had reserved was no longer available due to water damage and they were putting us in a different property on haslam terrace.That property was very very nice on the surface. Looked like it should be in an episode of MTV Cribs or something. ..."

Reviewed on 11 Mar. 2025

Hollywood hills Sanctuary, Views from Santa Monica to downtown LA.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of West Hollywood

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 14%
2 - Disappointing
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Our review is unusual as the whole area was shut down due to the coronavirus. As a rule, we love LA. Especially love the Design District.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Everywhere you look it's like being on the set of a movie. West Hollywood is everything you expect it to be - surreal, OTT, fun. Nothing feels quite real and if you embrace that then you'll love it.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Loved the shopping & restaurants

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Love it.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

On the sunset strip was good, when you get around walk of fame area was very smelly and unfortunately lots of homeless people and people trying to sell you stuff.

5/5 - Excellent

Olivia

West Hollywood is the best place to stay in LA. There is always something happening and a lot of restaurants and bars.

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