Cultured Cool: Design Your Dream Home in West Hollywood
If you’re looking for interior design help, or you’re always on the prowl for unique furniture and art to spice up your home, the West Hollywood Design District is where you want to be.
Jim Morrison’s Favorite Hangouts in West Hollywood
If Jim Morrison were alive today, there’s no doubt the Lizard King would still be hanging around West Hollywood. Some of the most memorable music moments of Morrison’s life happened in local establishments—and a few of…
Legendary Sunset Strip Hot Spots, Past and Present
Since the early days of West Hollywood, the Sunset Strip has been a party destination like no other, home to gangsters in the roaring 1920s, and the playground of Hollywood royalty then and now.
A 3-Day Music Weekend on the Sunset Strip
West Hollywood embodies the heart, soul, and thrill of music like no other city. Music lovers enjoy myriad sounds and scenes to choose from every night.
The Top Non-Touristy Activities in West Hollywood
The best trips are the ones where you don’t feel like a tourist. Here are our top picks for local-but-memorable activities in the neighborhood of West Hollywood and a few beyond, in the city of Los…
West Hollywood Legacies: Book Soup
Book Soup has been known, both then and now, for its endless supply of books, stacked high and crammed into tall shelves. Their titles have attracted a clientele of locals, tourists, and the entertainment crowd for…
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…
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.
Gone But Not Forgotten in West Hollywood
Certain iconic establishments along the Strip may be gone, but their legacies still help shape the mystique and lore of the area. Without them, the Strip wouldn’t be what it is today.
9 Most Instagrammable Spots in West Hollywood
West Hollywood is arguably one of the most Instagrammable cities in the world.
The Sunset Strip’s Historic Rock ‘n’ Roll Billboards
It all started back in the 1960s when Elektra, a record label under Warner Music Group, noticed how effective billboards were along the Las Vegas strip.
Artist Spotlight: Chase Erachi
On Sunset Boulevard between Sherbourne Drive and Horn Avenue, bold, colorful patterns cover the sidewalk and utility boxes. Pattern Park, an eye-catching art installation, was created by artist Chase Erachi as part of the City of…
The Sunset Strip is Still a Musician’s Rite of Passage
West Hollywood is home to some of the world’s most legendary concert venues, from the Troubadour to the Roxy Theatre, to the Whisky a Go Go and more. These venues have hallowed histories, hosting countless iconic…
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.
West Hollywood Design District celebrates during Frieze Los Angeles
West Hollywood has long been a favorite destination for creative souls, designers, and artists. Located at the base of the Hollywood Hills and adjacent to Beverly Hills, West Hollywood is a creative and progressive city that…