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A Movie Lover’s Guide to West Hollywood Image
By Staff Writer - February 10, 2023 - Arts & Culture

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 Ultimate First-Timer’s Guide to West Hollywood Image
By Staff Writer - January 30, 2023 - Guides

The Ultimate First-Timer’s Guide to West Hollywood

West Hollywood is one of the coolest, most creative cities in Southern California. If you’re visiting for the first time and want to make the most of it, we can help.

Whisky a Go Go: The First Real American Discothèque Image
By Staff Writer - December 28, 2022 - Nightlife

Whisky a Go Go: The First Real American Discothèque

When you drive by the Whisky a Go Go these days, you will still see a band van out front getting ready to load in for that night’s gig. That’s because the Whisky is still an…

The Troubadour, Shaping Music History Since 1957 Image
By Juliet Bennett Rylah - December 28, 2022 - Arts & Culture

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…

The Legacy of the Rainbow Bar & Grill Image
By Staff Writer - December 28, 2022 - Food & Drink

The Legacy of the Rainbow Bar & Grill

The Rainbow Bar & Grill, located in the heart of the Sunset Strip, has been a rock ‘n’ roll institution for decades

10 Casual Dining Spots with Killer Breakfast Image
By Maxine Tatlonghari - December 21, 2022 - Food & Drink

10 Casual Dining Spots with Killer Breakfast

Breakfast is the perfect time to throw on your favorite casually chic outfit, grab your sunnies, and eat something delicious.

Mix, Mingle & Sip at These 10 Ritzy Lounges in West Hollywood Image
By Staff Writer - November 20, 2022 - Nightlife

Mix, Mingle & Sip at These 10 Ritzy Lounges in West Hollywood

From historic hideaways to lively hot spots, the city’s hotel lounges are both quirky and cushy. There’s a perch with your name on it, so strut over and show off your style.

These 6 Concept Stores Offer Next-Level Shopping Image
By Maxine Tatlonghari - November 20, 2022 - Shopping

These 6 Concept Stores Offer Next-Level Shopping

International and domestic brands are using West Hollywood as a testing ground for their amazing concepts. Here are a few of the coolest ones in town!

How Mia Moretti Found Her Rhythm in West Hollywood Image
By Staff Writer - June 29, 2022 - General

How Mia Moretti Found Her Rhythm in West Hollywood

When Hillary Clinton has you on speed dial for parties and family events, like her daughter Chelsea's wedding, you know you've made it. Mia Moretti began her journey toward DJ stardom as a "box girl" at…

Mary Ta: How I Find Inspiration in West Hollywood Image
By Staff Writer - June 17, 2022 - General

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 Image
By Staff Writer - June 2, 2022 - General

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,…

Pet-Friendly Hotels, Parks & Patios in West Hollywood Image
By Staff Writer - May 17, 2022 - Guides

Pet-Friendly Hotels, Parks & Patios in West Hollywood

For those who can’t bear to leave their best friends at home, West Hollywood is one of the pet-friendliest cities in Southern California.

My West Hollywood with Chef Raphael Francois of Tesse Image
By Staff Writer - May 17, 2022 - General

My West Hollywood with Chef Raphael Francois of Tesse

Tell us about yourself. Where were you before you came to West Hollywood? Raphael Francois: I was living and working in Brussels, Paris, London and Hong Kong, and also exploring Africa for the spices and culture.…

Walkable West Hollywood: Rock ‘n’ Roll Tour Image
By Staff Writer - February 16, 2022 - Guides

Walkable West Hollywood: Rock ‘n’ Roll Tour

The spirit of rock ‘n’ roll is not only alive in West Hollywood—it thrives. Rock legends old and new bring West Hollywood to life, playing hard at its clubs and sleeping it off in its swanky…

How to Spend a Week in West Hollywood Image
By Staff Writer - February 15, 2022 - Guides

How to Spend a Week in West Hollywood

Longing for a holiday in a bright destination that lets you relax—even indulge—completely judgment-free? Here are seven days in West Hollywood you absolutely deserve and will never regret.

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