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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.