Passion Passport: West Hollywood

From the world-famous clubs and hotels that illuminate the Sunset Strip to the historic LGBTQ neighborhood along Santa Monica Boulevard to the trend-setting galleries and boutiques that line Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood represents the beating heart of Los Angeles—the vibrant intersection of the city’s entertainment, fashion, culinary, and design industries.

Passion Passport, a community of travelers who share their experiences, has created a location guide to help visitors to West Hollywood navigate our city and indulge in a variety of experiences, all located within 1.9 square miles.

The people who live and work in West Hollywood are a diverse group. Among their ranks are actors and athletes, comedians and musicians, small business owners and major executives, the LGBTQ community and native Russian speakers — and everyone in between.

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West Hollywood Design District

West Hollywood locals aren’t wrong when they say “trends start here.” West Hollywood’s Design District alone is home to over 250 luxury retailers, visionaries, and creatives, all leading figures in design, art, fashion, and cuisine.

The Sunset Strip

The fabled Sunset Strip features swanky celebrity hideaways, comedy clubs, and live music venues like the legendary Whisky a Go Go.

Santa Monica Boulevard

West Hollywood’s Santa Monica Boulevard is home to the largest gay district in the Los Angeles area, complete with bars, dance clubs, events, shops, and public art.

Check out the complete Passion Passport West Hollywood Location Guide.