West Hollywood: city guide for a first visit to the heart of L.A. West Hollywood is one of California’s coolest and most creative cities, known as the vibrant heart of Los Angeles.
If you’re discovering the destination for the first time, here’s a list of must-do experiences to discover the urban-chic, laid-back and eccentric vibe of West Hollywood!
Explore the art scene in the Design District Art and design lovers won’t want to miss a stroll through West Hollywood’s Design District. This district is packed with art galleries such as Denenberg Fine Arts, George Stern Fine Arts, Art Angels and the MAK Center for Art & Architecture.
Visible from any vantage point in the city, the Pacific Design Center is the symbol of the West Hollywood Design District. This A huge green, blue and red shopping mall with a futuristic look, it boasts a hundred showrooms selling home furnishings and decorative items. The ideal place to admire the avant-garde work of numerous designers and to get inspired. The district is also home to many innovative fashion designers, trendy boutiques and concept stores.
Al Fresco” lunch With sunny weather all year round, eating out is one of West Hollywood’s favorite pastimes. Restaurants of all kinds are constantly opening and attracting Angelenos curious to discover the city’s newest nuggets.
From bright, lively terraces to healthy cafés, there’s something for everyone when it comes to the city’s open-air restaurants.
Our culinary itinerary: breakfast at The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker, lunch at Zinc, tea time at Bottega Louie and dinner at Tesse.
Enjoy your meal!
Hike and marvel at Runyon Canyon Hike, hike and be immersed in the daily lives of locals who like to keep active… sounds like a tempting proposition, doesn’t it? The good news is that West Hollywood offers the chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and take in the sights in the heart of Runyon Canyon.
With its breathtaking views of Downtown L.A. and proximity to Hollywood, Runyon Canyon has everything to seduce visitors. A popular spot for locals, celebrities and visitors alike.
At any time of day, it’s a great opportunity to play sports and learn about the city’s history on a guided tour.
Bikes and Hikes LA invites you to discover Hollywood’s iconic landmarks and celebrity homes on foot or by bike! You’ll come away with anecdotes about Hollywood cinema and stars in your eyes. Panoramic views over a drink What better way to round off a day of discovery than with a delicious cocktail in front of the setting sun?
The city is bursting with chic, trendy hotels, most of which boast rooftops and superb pools offering breathtaking views of Los Angeles.
Here’s a selection of our favorites: the rooftop bar at the Petit Ermitage, the Boxwood restaurant at The London hotel, the Sunset bar on the rooftop of the Edition hotel, not forgetting the Harriet’s rooftop bar at the 1 Hotel.
Discover the nightlife of the Sunset Strip Since the 1920s and the golden age of Hollywood cinema, the Sunset Strip has been Los Angeles’ favorite playground for partying. A century later, this trend is still going strong. After admiring a splendid sunset, let yourself be tempted by a wild night in the heart of the Sunset Strip. The clubs there attract the best artists!
Depending on your style and mood, choose from the heights of luxury hotel rooftops like Mondrian’s SkyBar and the Tower Bar at Sunset Tower Hotel, to the rocking style of clubs like Viper Room and Whisky a Go Go.
Did you know that?
West Hollywood is the heart of Los Angeles’ LGBTQ community . The city’s Santa Monica Boulevard neighborhood is packed with good-natured, laid-back party establishments like Micky ‘s and The Abbey .
What’s more, the WeHo PickUp, a free tramway, runs on weekend evenings. So there’s no excuse to party like a local.
Rest assured, if at the end of the evening all you want to do is come back, that’s perfectly normal.
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