Welcome to West Hollywood!
The West Hollywood Marketing & Visitors Bureau invites you to experience its Podcast series about everything West Hollywood. In this audio tour, you’ll discover what makes West Hollywood an exciting, historic, fun and “must-see” destination. If you want a taste of LA’s hottest hotels, nightlife, restaurants, shopping, spas - and, no, we didn’t forget celebrity spotting – our podcasts will give you a real-time feel for a city that’s truly Living Forward.
West Hollywood Podcasts
West Hollywood’s illustrious film and TV career
Located in the center of the L.A. region and at the base of the Hollywood Hills, West Hollywood is truly where the stars live, shop, play… and work! Hundreds of films and TV shows have been filmed here over the years, from the golden age of cinema to modern reality TV shows. Join us for a tour of the highlights of West Hollywood’s illustrious film and TV career.
Award Season 2009
Located at the base of the Hollywood Hills between Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, West Hollywood is the hip and trendsetting center of Southern California where the stars live, work and play.
2009 marked the 66th Annual Golden Globes, the 15th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, and the 51st Annual Grammy’s. A-list stars flood West Hollywood to get ready for the red carpet in the area’s best spas and salons. And after the big award shows, West Hollywood is where the celebs head for the most exclusive after-parties.
The World-Famous Sunset Strip
Get ready to rock! This famed strip of road known as the Sunset Strip runs only in West Hollywood; hear Nic Adler, owner of the Roxy Nightclub, tells us what it was like growing up “on location” of LA’s hottest live music scene.
Santa Monica Boulevard "Route 66"
Get your kicks on Route 66! Santa Monica Boulevard is West Hollywood’s main street, with a mix of movie studio history, eclectic shopping, and the best gay and lesbian nightlife in Southern California, find out why people love to walk the Boulevard.
Avenues of Art & Design's Annual Art Walk
The Avenues of Art & Design Walk held in the Art & Design district showcases the latest in interior design, fine art, fashion and cuisine on the streets of Melrose Avenue, and Robertson & Beverly Boulevards in West Hollywood. The Art & Design Walk is the perfect chance to explore and stroll through the galleries and enjoy food or wine as offered by individual stores, and is one of West Hollywood’s most popular summer events.
Walking Tour of the World-Famous Avenues of Art & Design
With a distinctive mix of global designer flagships, the finest local ateliers, art galleries, and chic eateries, the Avenues of Art & Design is the unrivaled international destination for design savvy professionals and sophisticated shoppers alike. Travel along the streets of Melrose Avenue, and Beverly & Robertson Boulevards and discover the latest trends in design, art, fashion and high-end cuisine, along with an insider’s interview from gallery owner Ron Valdez of Hamilton-Selway Fine Art.
LGBT Pride
West Hollywood proudly celebrates its dynamic gay and lesbian population during the annual Christopher Street West LGBT Pride Parade and Festival! The two-day festival is the largest on the West Coast, celebrating diversity and culture with booths, dance tents, food, exhibits, and performances. The parade alone draws over 300,000 to Santa Monica Boulevard.
West Hollywood’s Chic Hotels
For West Hollywood hotels, luxury and style have found a new home. It’s an exciting time for West Hollywood’s accommodations, which have always been trend-setters in the Los Angeles market, offering personalized services and unique settings in an upscale environment. Hear about the latest “must stay” hotels in the city.
West Hollywood Podcasts are produced by the West Hollywood Marketing & Visitors Bureau and journeyPod
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