Perfect Perches: Hotels for Design Lovers
The West Hollywood EDITION
9040 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
This ultra-chic spot pairs beautiful, brutalist-leaning common spaces with airy guest rooms and one of the most stunning rooftop pools in the city. The hotel’s alluring restaurant, Ardor, is plant-forward in both menu and décor; a tranquil luxury spa and soaring, well-stocked lobby bar round out the impressive offerings.
Kimpton La Peer Hotel
627 N. La Peer Dr, West Hollywood, CA 90069
It feels appropriate that this cool-kid magnet skews “West Coast Industrial,” as many of LA’s artist colonies first took root in abandoned factory compounds. Creativity is everywhere here, from the canvases in the Drawing Room (where you can take a lesson from artist James Peter Henry) to the Koons balloon bunnies at every bedside.
Modern Marvels: Must-See Architecture
MAK Center for Art & Architecture
835 Kings Rd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
R.M. Schindler was both a Richard Neutra contemporary and Frank Lloyd Wright acolyte, but ultimately “space architecture” was uniquely his own. Today, the sleek Schindler House — the concrete and redwood residence he built to anchor his life in the City of Angels — holds space for the ongoing execution of his creative vision.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House
4800 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027
This Mayan Revival masterpiece was Wright’s first California commission and an early collaboration with both Schindler and Neutra. A breathtaking harbinger of California Modernism, the residence was dubbed a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019. Take a docent-led tour for a deeper dive into Wright’s wildly original work.
Eames House & Foundation
203 Chautauqua Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Designed by Charles and Ray Eames to serve as their primary residence, this iconic structure is a living laboratory to the mid-century power couple’s imagination. After escaping the 2025 Palisades wildfire with only smoke damage, the property underwent a meticulous restoration — and has reopened, with new access to the couple’s studio.
Museums & More: Multimedia Stories
Getty Museum
1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90049
The impact of architect Richard Meier’s hilltop campus is such that if you never went inside a single building, you’d likely still be agape. But after taking in the azalea maze and oh-so-LA views, do consider venturing inside the Getty — its permanent collection is an all-star roster boasting Manet, Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Degas and other heavy hitters.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
If you’re more than a casual observer, you may need more than one visit to LACMA; it’s the largest art museum in the western U.S., home to more than 150,000 works spanning 6,000 years of global art history. From era-defining icons like Magritte’s “The Treachery of Images” to modern masterworks like Serra’s “Band,” it’s all here.
The Broad
221 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Since its opening a decade ago, The Broad’s photogenic contemporary collection and free admission have welcomed a younger, more diverse audience to the party. And what a celebration it is, with vibrant postwar works by Warhol, Basquiat, Koons and Murakami — plus Kusama’s immersive, selfie-friendly “Infinity Mirrored Room.”
Museum of Contemporary Art
250 South Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012
This downtown LA must-see was founded in 1979 by artists, for everyone — and its dedication to craft and collection is clear. With more than 5,000 works from 1940 to present, you’ll see famous names like Pollack, Rauschenberg and Baldessari alongside thought-provoking contemporary exhibitions like MONUMENTS.
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art (Opening September 2026)
700 S. Flower St., Los Angeles, CA 90017
You have to admire “Star Wars” creator George Lucas’ commitment to theme. Though the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art celebrates visual storytellers of all kinds — from the work of Norman Rockwell, Dorothea Lange and Frida Kahlo to his own — the Ma Yansong-designed building does look qualified to transport visitors to the stars.
West Hollywood’s Art Galleries
West Hollywood’s Design District is also brimming with intimate galleries worthy of exploration. Of special note are Louis Stern Fine Arts, which offers a rotating, critically acclaimed cast of multimedia exhibitions; Art Angels, a browse-to-buy gallery frequented by celebrities and their interior design teams; and Hamilton-Selway, which specializes in contemporary pop art from a laundry list of big-name artists including Andy Warhol, David Hockney and Ed Ruscha. And don’t miss Hauser + Wirth, a family-owned gallery with global reach and a fondness for dimensional pieces.
Out & About: Shopping & Street Art
In between museums and masterworks, make time for building your at-home collection! Our Design District’s retail showrooms provide inspiration for some of the most sought-after interiors in the world; it’s the perfect place to define or refine your aesthetic. Pro tip: while you’re exploring, keep an eye out for the city’s many public art installations. There are more than 200 in West Hollywood alone, and the downtown Arts District Los Angeles is also a rich text — plus a great place for a walking tour.
