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Where is West Hollywood?

West Hollywood is a walkable, 3-square-kilometre city in the heart of Los Angeles. Located at the base of the Hollywood Hills and adjacent to Beverly Hills, West Hollywood is a creative and progressive city that embodies the quintessential L.A. lifestyle.

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is approximately 12 miles/19 kilometres away.
West Hollywood is an incorporated city in California—distinct from Los Angeles and Hollywood.
When most people think of L.A., they imagine the cool urban spaces, bleeding-edge design, sounds and venues of nightlife, and the diverse lifestyle that is synonymous with West Hollywood, known by locals as WeHo. West Hollywood is located in the heart of Los Angeles, approximately 10 miles/16 kilometres away from Santa Monica and Downtown Los Angeles.

WeHo is home to 18 hotels, the famous (or infamous) Sunset Strip, LGBTQ-friendly Santa Monica Boulevard, and a high-caliber Design District.

When is the best time to visit?

West Hollywood is blue skies and sunshine year-round with light breezes and no humidity. The best time to visit is anytime, with unmatchable events such as LA Pride and Awards Season being the most popular.

What's the best way to get there and get around?

As soon as international borders open, you can fly direct into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is approximately 12 miles/19 kilometres away.

West Hollywood launched The PickUp Line in 2013 and Sunset Trip in 2018— a complimentary trolley service running every 15 minutes that’s a cool and convenient alternative to driving for people who go out to nightlife and dining spots in the city. The PickUp runs on or near Santa Monica Boulevard on Friday and Saturday (8pm-3am) and ‘Sunday Funday’ (2pm-10pm). The PickUp is fun, flirtatious, and irreverent.

Which are the three distinctive areas in West Hollywood?

Sunset Strip: The Strip is a fashionista’s dream by day and a nightlife hub by night. It’s the home of famed standup club the Comedy Store, along with live music Meccas The Whisky and The Roxy, plus iconic, boutique hotels and beckoning bars and rooftop pools.

Santa Monica Boulevard: The heart of LA’s LGBTQ community, the Boulevard is home to Boystown bars and clubs, world-class restaurants where celebrity sightings are de rigueur, and the debaucherous Halloween Carnaval, a street festival like no other.

Design District: Anchored by the Pacific Design Center on Melrose Avenue, this luxe shopping district of 200+ storefronts cater to the most discerning tastes. It’s a prime destination for opulent home furnishings, magazine-spread-worthy fashions, and celebrity dining and drinking enclaves.

Which hotels are located in each distinctive areas within West Hollywood?

Sunset Strip Hotels:
• 1 Hotel West Hollywood
• Andaz West Hollywood
• Best Western Sunset Plaza
• Hotel Ziggy
• The London West Hollywood
• Mondrian Los Angeles
• Montrose West Hollywood
• Pendry West Hollywood
• Sunset Marquis
• Sunset Tower Hotel
• The West Hollywood EDITION

Santa Monica Boluevard Hotels:
• Chamberlain West Hollywood
• The Charlie Hotel
• Hotel 850
• Petit Ermitage
• Ramada Plaza Hotel & Suites

Design District Hotel:
• La Peer Hotel
• Le Parc Suite Hotel

Is West Hollywood LGBTQIA+ friendly?

As the epicenter of LGBTQ culture in Southern California, West Hollywood is proud to take pride in the fact that nearly 40% of the population identifies as LGBTQ. Visitors can expect a safe, welcoming urban environment that was built on the needs and interests of the community.

For LGBTQ travelers, here’s a lot to love about West Hollywood, including one of the world’s most vibrant LGBTQ nightlife scenes, sleek designer hotels and easy access to the countless cultural and sightseeing landmarks in nearby Los Angeles.

What is West Hollywood’s connection to live music?

West Hollywood has been one of the centres of the music world for decades. Venues like The Troubadour, The Roxy, Whiskey a Go Go, and The Viper Room have hosted names like Elton John, Guns ‘n’ Roses, and The Doors, and continue to play a vital role in the city’s live scene.

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October 2023
  • West Hollywood Halloween Carnival!
    October 31 West Hollywood loves Halloween, and the City of West Hollywood is thrilled that Halloween is back with Halloween Carnaval 2023! The City’s incomparable Halloween Carnival is one of the most unique Halloween gatherings in the world! Halloween Carnival is free to attend and will take place on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on a one-mile stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard between N. Doheny Drive and N. La Cienega Boulevard. Staged on Santa Monica Boulevard/Historic Route 66, Halloween Carnival will feature a stage at the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and N. San Vicente Boulevard with a live DJ set, food trucks and thousands of wildly dressed Halloween revelers for a one-of-a-kind experience. There will also be Halloween celebrations at businesses, bars, restaurants and entertainment venues throughout the City! The City invites Halloween Carnavil-goers to get into the spirit and show off costumes by uploading photos to social media sites with the hashtag #wehohalloween.
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  • The Roxy Theatre: Celebrating 50 Years
    The Roxy Theatre has been a pillar of the Sunset Strip music scene since opening its doors in 1973. It’s been the stage for history-making shows, from the legendary opening-night performance by Neil Young to the recording of Bob Marley’s Live at the Roxy in 1976. It’s been a hangout for celebs like John Lennon and Jack Nicholson. And it’s been an incubator for some of the most groundbreaking theater and comedy of the last 50 years, from the original U.S. run of The Rocky Horror Show to the first taped performance of The Pee-wee Herman Show for HBO in 1981. Fifty years later, the Roxy still rocks! Starting this September, the club celebrates 50 years with a packed schedule of performances, as well as events happening around L.A. Learn about the Roxy’s origins, browse upcoming events, and stay tuned for more happenings throughout 2023.
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