Sample Itinerary - See Los Angeles Sights, Spot Hollywood Film Stars & More!
Legendary Sunset Strip. Eclectic Santa Monica Boulevard. The Avenues - Art, Fashion and Design District. Trendy Euro-style alfresco dining. Hip, edgy, yet upscale boutiques. Intimate Hideaways… West Hollywood’s 1.9 square miles encapsulates the best of all Los Angeles has to offer! Equidistant from both the Pacific Coast and downtown LA, West Hollywood is a visitor’s paradise. Whether your plans include a trip to Hollywood, Rodeo Drive or a beachside stroll, WeHo (as the locals say) is ideally situated for both exploring by car and meandering by foot to see all of the gems Southern California has to offer.
Spend the Day in West Hollywood
- Why not start the day with a tasty LA Breakfast out? WeHo-style options include local finds such as Dukes Coffee Shop, Hugo’s or Mel's Diner, favorite hang-outs for people in the film and music industries. Or visit the Standard Hotel’s Restaurant, with its savvy, Sunset Strip take on coffee shop fare to satisfy your appetite for trendy spots serving great food.
- Walk off breakfast in a free walking tour of the Sunset Strip (tours available online at weho.org for free download), a great opportunity to take in some of the famous Los Angeles sights. Or for architectural treat check out the MAK Center at Schindler House on Kings Road, one of the first interpretations of early Californian modern architecture by famed architect Rudolph Schinder.
- After touring, pause to savor a cappuccino at star-studded Sunset Plaza, home to chic, exclusive boutiques and prime people-watching bistros.
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Next, stroll and shop along The Avenues (Robertson Blvd., Beverly Blvd., and Melrose Avenue). Here, visitors and locals can browse world-class shops for the finest in art, fashion, and design. The Avenues is home to unique shops and world famous names such as John Varvatos, Williams Sonoma Home, and Stella McCartney. Not to be missed is the 1.2 million square-foot Pacific Design Center, visit the outdoor plaza where you will find free admission to the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) West.
- Spend time on trend-setting Melrose Avenue, where visitors will find cutting-edge fashions. Take an afternoon break and be part of the scene at Jerry's Deli, Ed's Coffee Shop, or Urth Caffe, three neighborhood-friendly cafes with a celebrity clientele – great locations for spotting Hollywood film stars. Or, indulge in an early afternoon drink at the Abbey, one of LA’s hot spots for both gay and straight visitors.
- Just off Melrose Avenue, find LA’s legendary dinner establishments like Lucques, Cecconi's or Robert DeNiro’s Ago.
- It wouldn’t be West Hollywood without a party! And you’ll find it on the Sunset Strip. Venues range from The Roxy, Whisky a Go-Go, Viper Room, Key Club, House of Blues and beyond. All hotels on the Sunset Strip feature a bar or cocktail lounge with trendy scenes, especially SkyBar at Mondrian, Bar 1200 at Sunset Marquis and the Purple or Cactus Lounge at the Standard. Or, just south on Santa Monica Boulevard visitors will find an array of GLBT clubs, café’s, and coffee houses. The fun never ends at hotspots like Rage, Micky’s, or Fiesta Cantina.
