A Tour of Route 66 Icons in West Hollywood
The section of Route 66 that runs through West Hollywood is particularly joyful, with a surplus of historic sites and pop-culture icons to explore. As Route 66 celebrates its centennial in 2026, find out exactly where…
A Guide to Legendary Sunset Strip Hot Spots, Past & Present
The 1.6-mile portion of Sunset Boulevard that winds through West Hollywood has shaped music, nightlife and pop culture for generations.
Time Warp: The Iconic U.S. Debut of “The Rocky Horror Show” at The Roxy Theatre
The cult musical premiered stateside in West Hollywood in 1974 — and pop culture was never quite the same.
Reality TV Stars’ Favorite Spots in West Hollywood
Celebrities flock to West Hollywood to eat, shop, play, party and take meetings at all sorts of local businesses. You’ve seen these places on reality TV, and now your friends can see them on your Instagram.
The History (and Future) of the Sunset Strip’s Viper Room
When actor Johnny Depp launched The Viper Room in 1993, it automatically became one of the hottest places on the Sunset Strip. But few people realize just how historic its location at 8852 Sunset really is.
Artist Spotlight: Katie Brightside
Meet British artist Katie Brightside, who talks about her work and shares her perfect West Hollywood day.
9 Most Instagrammable Spots in West Hollywood
West Hollywood is arguably one of the most Instagrammable cities in the world.
The Roxy: A Legacy of Music and Nightlife
The Roxy Theatre is one of the Sunset Strip’s long-standing and legendary venues. Now celebrating its 50-year anniversary, the Roxy has continually offered an exciting lineup of both new and established artists.
Q&A: Architect and Designer Gulla Jónsdóttir
Dynamic and driven, Icelandic-born Gulla Jónsdóttir is the principal of her namesake architecture and design business, and also sits on the board of the West Hollywood Design District as the Arts Chair.
A Movie Lover’s Guide to West Hollywood
Explore Old Hollywood haunts, new celebrity hangouts and famous filming locations on this cinematic tour through West Hollywood.
The Troubadour, Shaping Music History Since 1957
The word “troubadour” refers to a poet and musician, singing tales of romance, in 11th through 13th century France. Doug Weston, who founded the Troubadour in 1957 as a venue for folk artists and singer-songwriters, referred…
Mary Ta: How I Find Inspiration in West Hollywood
Mary Ta came to West Hollywood with the dream of introducing Los Angeles to Italian design through her groundbreaking furniture showroom, Minotti. Since then, she has opened a second showroom, Mass Beverly, and become an indelible…
Adair Curtis: What I Love About West Hollywood
West Hollywood is an interior design mecca, and no one knows that better than Celebrity Interior Designer and Co-Founder of JSN STUDIO, Adair Curtis. While you might recognize him from the hit Netflix series Styling Hollywood,…
Walkable West Hollywood: Golden Era Architecture
Stroll through West Hollywood’s architectural golden era with this walking tour planned by the West Hollywood Preservation Alliance.
Wigs and Wonder: West Hollywood’s Drag Legacy
As the nation’s most visible gayborhood, West Hollywood has been a center of drag culture for decades and is a prime destination for both casual observers and die-hard fans of the art form.