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Artist Spotlight: Katie Brightside Image
By Maxine Tatlonghari - November 2, 2023 - Arts & Culture

Artist Spotlight: Katie Brightside

Meet British artist Katie Brightside, who talks about her work and shares her perfect West Hollywood day.

6 Creative Cocktails to Sip in West Hollywood—Or Make at Home Image
By Staff Writer - November 2, 2023 - Food & Drink

6 Creative Cocktails to Sip in West Hollywood—Or Make at Home

West Hollywood wears its creativity on its sleeve—and on its cocktail napkins.  A new book, Once Upon a Cocktail, showcases the city’s innovative mixology scene with drink recipes from 54 West Hollywood venues. Curated by veteran…

9 Most Instagrammable Spots in West Hollywood Image
By Maxine Tatlonghari - October 30, 2023 - Arts & Culture

9 Most Instagrammable Spots in West Hollywood

West Hollywood is arguably one of the most Instagrammable cities in the world.

WeHo Without Wheels: Exploring West Hollywood and Los Angeles On Foot Image
By Tracy Pattin - September 29, 2023 - Guides

WeHo Without Wheels: Exploring West Hollywood and Los Angeles On Foot

West Hollywood is the most walkable part of Los Angeles, and a perfect jumping-off point for exploring the best of the city. Learn how to explore WeHo and LA on foot, bus and train.

13 Essential West Hollywood Sushi Bars Image
By Staff Writer - September 28, 2023 - Food & Drink

13 Essential West Hollywood Sushi Bars

West Hollywood’s sushi options run the gamut, meaning sushi connoisseurs, neophytes, and adventurers will all find a restaurant to sate their appetites.

20 West Hollywood Restaurants You Can’t Miss During Dine LA Restaurant Week Image
By Staff Writer - September 27, 2023 - Food & Drink

20 West Hollywood Restaurants You Can’t Miss During Dine LA Restaurant Week

Dine LA is a true celebration of Los Angeles' innovative and ever-evolving culinary scene. Here are West Hollywood's participating restaurants, and a few menu highlights to look forward to.

The Roxy: A Legacy of Music and Nightlife Image
By Juliet Bennett Rylah - September 13, 2023 - Arts & Culture

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 Image
By Carole Dixon - May 22, 2023 - Arts & Culture

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.

Stylish & Scrumptious: Get a Taste of West Hollywood’s Dynamic Dining Scene Image
By Jacqueline Fitzgerald - March 8, 2023 - Food & Drink

Stylish & Scrumptious: Get a Taste of West Hollywood’s Dynamic Dining Scene

Home to glitzy rooftops, old-school Hollywood hangouts and some of the city’s most exciting new restaurants, discover why WeHo is LA’s go-to foodie destination.

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.

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LOS ANGELES AREA FIRE UPDATES AND INFORMATION

We are devastated by the unprecedented wildfires that struck Southern California this week and continue to threaten various neighborhoods. Our hearts go out to all those affected. The thousands of Angelenos that have been impacted are at the forefront of our thoughts, and our immense gratitude goes out to the brave first responders continuing to battle the blazes. West Hollywood hotels have provided a comfortable and familiar place for some evacuees looking to distance themselves from immediate danger. Learn More.