Things to do & places to visit in West Hollywood, California, United States

Frequented by A-listers and ranked as one of Los Angeles’ trendiest enclaves, West Hollywood is known for its nightlife, upscale shopping areas, destination restaurants, and live-entertainment venues. The area's famed thoroughfares include Sunset Strip and Melrose Avenue.

West Hollywood city in California, United States. Timezone: America/Los_Angeles, current date and time: Friday, May 03, 2024, 19:04.

Top things to do (17)

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5.0 Fulton's Exhibit (11 reviews)
- Cute sculpture exhibit
This location was reported permanently closed Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Art Museums • Children's Museums

Immersive art experience featuring super-sized sculptures of food by artist Fulton Boggs. See more..
5.0 Screenbid (2 reviews)
- F.Foskett
Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums

Screenbid is the ultimate destination for fans of TV and film who want to bring a piece of Hollywood home. With Screenbid, you can own pieces of your favorite movies and TV shows through regular auctions hosted here on the site. Props, wardrobes, set decorations and other iconic items - once they were on screen, and now they can be in your home. Come visit! See more..
5.0 St. Thomas the Apostle Church (1 review)
- Service to the community
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals

It’s a striking place of worship, lovely situated with greenery around. A grand style of Gothic Revival is one of its distinguishing features. Built in 1930, the Episcopal Parish had its beginnings with a small gathering around 1912. Down the decades the church has been renovated and it continues to respond to the spiritual needs of congregation and community. See more..
5.0 The 11:11 (1 review)
- Great Place To Watch A Play
Friday: 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Theaters

The 11:11 is an extremely unique theatre and performance space in the heart of West Hollywood! See more..
5.0 Secret Rose Theatre (1 review)
- Great Intimate Theatre Venue
Spent 1-2 hours Theaters
Secret Rose Theatre is a very intimate, 60-seat theatre in North Hollywood's Arts District. My visits was for Turbine Arts Collective's SHPLOTZ improvisation performance, featuring Rob Watzke, Helen Slater, Helen Hunt, Kinna McInroe, Scott Beehner, Jordan Black, and Matt Cartsonis on guitar. My seat was perhaps 10 feet away form the performance area, and I enjoyed both the venue and the performance. See more..
5.0 Apartment at 1326 Londonderry View (1 review)
- Nice
Historic Sites
Apartment #5 was the home of Jane Wyman when she met and married Ronald Reagan and served as the Reagan's first home together. See more..
4.5 Chateau Marmont (233 reviews)
- Had to try it once
Points of Interest & Landmarks

This secluded hotel is a popular celebrity hideaway. See more..
4.5 Sundance Cinema- West Hollywood (17 reviews)
- no kids!
Theaters

they accept Movie Pass, the seats are comfy, screens and sound are great, they serve food and booze....go! See more..
4.5 Sierra Towers (8 reviews)
- Southern California's Most Sought After Residential Address
Historic Sites

Sierra Towers has long been the address of choice for some of the most famous people in the World. The 32 story tower, at the end of the world famous Sunset Strip, also has some of the most expensive apartments in Los Angeles. From prices beginning around $1.5M for a one bedroom apartment, this southern California icon has no peers. Located at the intersection of Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, Sierra Towers can be seen standing tall from just about anywhere in southern California. Cher, Elton, Ellen (to name just a few) can been seen coming and going from this famous residential condominium building. See more..
4.0 Sunset Strip (472 reviews)
- Enjoyable evening stroll
Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks

We strolled from Beverly Hills Hotel all the way to Amoeba Music over a few hours, taking in the evening bustle and vibrant atmosphere. We saw some of the most famous music venues such as Whiskey a Go Go and Roxy Theatre that have been the home for performances by renowned bands from the 1960s onwards. We adjourned to The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker for a delicious dinner, with a table in the pleasant courtyard. Later we stopped off at the Andaz Hotel for a cocktail and snack. Famed as hotel of choice for many performers such as Little Richard, who resided there for over a decade. Arrays of billboards were aglow promoting movies and other entertainments. See more..
4.0 Melrose Avenue (291 reviews)
- Took my family from out of town to Melrose.
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Trendy area filled with funky stores and cafes and great for people-watching. See more..
4.0 Sunset Plaza (255 reviews)
- Nice plaza, good restaurants
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Sunset Plaza has been an oasis for shopping for over 90 years. It’s the ideal place to spend an afternoon shopping, pampering oneself, and then having a relaxing meal al fresco. It currently features 41 designer shops and spas and 6 restaurants and cafes with more coming soon! Sunset Plaza has had, as its many tenants, haberdashers, agents, decorators, salons, restaurants and nightclubs such as the legendary Trocadero. Several of the tenants are historically notable for the part they played in Hollywood and design history, such as photographer George Hurrell, and fashion designers Adrian and Don Loper, and Elizabeth Arden. Most recently, Sunset Plaza was chosen as a location for Vanity Fair’s Oscar Party, where a large tent was built to highlight the gorgeous views over Los Angeles. A visit to Sunset Plaza is one of the consummate experiences of traversing the Sunset Strip. Taking a break from the hectic traffic and non-stop growth in the area is one of the most enjoyable ways to while away the afternoon. See more..
4.0 The Abbey (176 reviews)
- Fabulous and fun.
Friday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 AM Gay Bars • Coffeehouses

Such a great night out and would definitely go again. I’ve been a few times when in LA and each time it gets better. There’s seats to sit and socialise or great shows to watch and dance in the huge dance floor. Very good prices for West Hollywood. See more..
4.0 Robertson Boulevard (114 reviews)
- Another Hotspot.
Points of Interest & Landmarks

yet another great street that, no doubt, you may drive along during your visit. Its another boulevard dotted with many culinary, cultural and interesting highlights where you can watch the interesting folk of LA or max your credit card eating excellent food. See more..
4.0 Piazza del Sol (5 reviews)
- Cool office building
Historic Sites

kind of hard to review, but as office buildings go, this is a very nice one and a good addition to the area. Katana restaurant is also located here. See more..
4.0 George Stern Fine Arts (3 reviews)
- George Stern on Melrose is an interesting gallery
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Art Galleries
Both George and his brother have galleries in Los Angeles. I like George's because he deals in California Plein Air which I happen to enjoy very much. The gallery is usually open but they do have show openings which are fun. George is well respected around town and a nice person. See more..
3.5 Site of 77 Sunset Strip (31 reviews)
- Interesting . .
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Theaters

If you can remember 77 Sunset Strip TV series then you must be as old as me. This isn't really very much to go and see but if you are walking along W Sunset Blvd at that point it is a bit of interesting nostalgia. See more..
3.5 Fairfax District (20 reviews)
- A little too hipster these days
Neighborhoods

you can still enjoy walking the neighborhood as there are still a few Mom and Pop places, and there's always Canter's, but the new hipster places have really taken over. Not that these places are bad, there's a lot of really good food options, it's just that it's a very different vibe from the old neighborhood. See more..
3.5 Rocky and Bullwinkle Statue (11 reviews)
- Looks great after restoration
Monuments & Statues

It's now on display at West Hollywood City Hall after a wonderful restoration financed by DreamWorks. The City is preparing a permanent display spot, but it will remain in City Hall until then. You can see it from the sidewalk, so City Hall does not have to be open. Pretty Cool! See more..
3.5 Gallery Soolip (2 reviews)
- Gallery Soolip is in the Pacific Design Center NOT on Norwich
Art Galleries

Gallery Soolip is in the Pacific Design Center 8687 Melrose Ave. "The Blue Whale" [NOT on Norwich and has not been for about 2 years! call 310.360.1055 for detailed instructions, but basically, park the the PDC garage, and then the attendant will help with info to the store. EXCELLENT paper products of all kinds. Unique wrapping paper and paper products. Most Excellent Wedding supplies and stationary. A favorite for gifts for a SPECIAL person. If you catch a sale, load up! Because their prices are pricey. I pop in frequently in hopes of catching sale items. See more..
3.0 Mansion owned by Johnny Depp (12 reviews)
- North Sweetzer
Historic Sites

I went on one of those tour busses and was told Johnny Depp owned all the houses on North Sweetzer. It's a small road that dead ends so there are only a few house. One was for deliveries, employees, family, and his house. See more..
3.0 Madonna's Former Home (8 reviews)
- Cool to see
Historic Sites
It was very interesting to see her former house. We did a complete tour of all the stars so this was a good point of interest. See more..
3.0 Shoreham Towers (5 reviews)
- I didn't know
Historic Sites
I didn't know that Shoreham Towers rented it's condos to travelers. Can anyone post a comment about their travels to Shoreham Towers? See more..
3.0 Blue Jay Way (5 reviews)
- Nice Neighborhood Hollywood - Blue Jay Way
Historic Walking Areas
This tiny street offers great views of the city. See more..
3.0 Liberace Home (5 reviews)
- Neat place
Historic Sites
This was a cool place to see. Wish I could have gone in and looked around! A good point of interest on the city tour we took. See more..
2.5 House at 1654 Doheny Drive (3 reviews)
- too much hype
Historic Sites
It didn't quite live up to everything I had heard. Maybe not their fault, the expectactions that people had built up for me were a bit unfair. See more..
MOCA Pacific Design Center (0 review)
Architectural Buildings
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Vedanta Society of Southern California - Hollywood Temple (0 review)
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Missions • Religious Sites
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Cote Jardin Antiques (0 review)
Spent < 1 hour Antique Shops
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Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch (0 review)
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
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