Is West Hollywood Walkable? Exploring WeHo’s Famous Streets and Hotspots West Hollywood, affectionately known as WeHo, is a vibrant city tucked between Hollywood (Los Angeles) and Beverly Hills. Renowned for its nightlife, legendary attractions, and eclectic neighborhoods, West Hollywood is a must-visit destination for locals and travelers alike. But is West Hollywood walkable? Absolutely! With its compact layout and lively streets, exploring WeHo on foot is an adventure in itself. Sunset Boulevard The world-famous Sunset Strip runs right through West Hollywood, beginning at the iconic Chateau Marmont and stretching down to Doheny Drive at Beverly Hills. Along this legendary boulevard, you’ll find rock and roll history at venues like The Roxy, Rainbow Bar & Grill, The Viper Room, and Whisky
Sunset Plaza on The Sunset Strip
Recommended by Glitterati Tours of Hollywood, Sunset Plaza on The Sunset Strip is perfect for a leisurely day of shopping, dining, people-watching, and celebrity sightings. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, here’s a few of our favorites. Shopping and Services Sunset Plaza has an awesome mix of high-end boutiques and trendy shops. Some of the must-visit stores and services include: Badgley Mischka Oliver Peoples Lorenzo Ole Henriksen Spa (Our VIP’s from Denmark always include this on their bucket list of Los Angeles sightseeing locations). Boot Star INC. Hot Pilates Philip Press Jewelry Drybar Sunset Kids …and of course The Oppenheim Group from “Selling Sunset” on Netflix. This and anything related to Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” are popular
West Hollywood Holiday Bazaar
Black Friday and Cyber Monday may have passed, but many of us still have plenty of holiday shopping to finish up. Since the big deals are done, it’s the perfect time for us all to support local businesses and bring home some unique gifts for our friends and family. Luckily this weekend there is the perfect opportunity for you to find artisanal gifts, as well as try out great cuisine from West Hollywood’s Aeon Botanika Cafe. The cafe, with food by Chef Fred Eric, will be hosting a holiday bazaar featuring local makers selling their own artisanal goods, handmade clothing, jewelry, skincare, and many other eco-conscious products. Chef Fred Eric will be serving some of Aeon Botanika’s signature savory dishes,
Los Angeles Area Hotels
Always one of the biggest questions for someone coming to our city is about lodging at Los Angeles area hotels and where to stay. There’s no easy answer, but looking at maps prior to your visit can certainly help in the decision making process. We remind visitors that Los Angeles is a gigantic city. On top of that, there are many cities within the city. They include places like Santa Monica, Malibu and West Hollywood. Downtown Los Angeles is growing in their many offerings with food and culture. Here, you’ll be close to the convention center, Grand Park, Union Station, L.A. Live and The Staples Center. A few hotels in this area include The Intercontinental, Nomad Hotel, and The Ace Hotel.
MedMen in Los Angeles
It’s no secret that cannabis is now a huge industry in the state of California. With its legalization last year more shops have been popping up all over the state and especially in the City of Los Angeles. Cannabis isn’t just about getting a high anymore, with most of the products sold focusing on CBD, the non-euphoric element in a cannabis plant, and its healing properties. From headaches, sore muscles, anxiety, and even some digestive system issues CBD has become known as a great all-natural pain reliever. Being in a state with no stress on legalization and laws you may find yourself wanting to see if it is a good switch from the more widely known alternatives such as acetaminophen
LA Pride Week 2019
LA Pride Week 2019 this year happens between May 31st and June 9th. The theme (or hashtag) is #JustUnite. It all kicks off on the 31st of May with the 7th Annual LGBT Night at Dodger Stadium. Guests are invited to come as early as 530PM for a pre-game festive event at the Right Field Plaza Bar. You’ll have plenty of time to enjoy, for the first pitch isn’t happening until 710PM. Fireworks and DJ Bowie Jane will complete the night when the game is over. On June 1st, take in the 3rd Annual LA Pride Night at Universal Studios Hollywood. Their theme is “Pride is Universal.” Perks include theme park access starting at 4PM, along with exclusive after-hours Universal Studios park access
Visiting West Hollywood
Everyone has heard of Hollywood and Beverly Hills, but few people realize just how much is happening in West Hollywood. We often say that Los Angeles is built with many cities within a city, and the City of West Hollywood is truly one of the many gems. Incorporated as its own city in 1984, West Hollywood, or WEHO, is known as “the creative city,” and is loaded with some of the most famous landmarks and restaurants in all of L.A. Some of the most well-known streets in the area travel through the city, and they include Santa Monica Blvd, Melrose Avenue, Robertson, and of course, the world-famous Sunset Strip. The city is bordered by the City of Beverly Hills on
West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval 2018
Since 1987, the West Hollywood Carnaval has been the culmination of the many Halloween festivities throughout the month of October. After all, it attracts hundreds of thousands of festive attendees every Halloween night year after year, and that number continues to grow annually. The carnaval or “parade” takes place on Wednesday, October 31st between 6PM-11PM along Santa Monica Blvd. This one-mile road closure stretches between La Cienega Boulevard on the east and Doheny Drive on the west. This is an adult only party. Some of the costumes may be too risqué or show too much skin for young eyes. Plus, there’s areas that bottleneck with foot traffic where you are shoulder to shoulder with people and barely inching along. It’s not
Melrose Rooftop Theatre L.A.
The Melrose Rooftop Theatre L.A. is a Unique Summer Thing to Do When in Our City __________________ If you want to hang out at a trendy L.A. hot spot, but are looking for a more relaxed evening, the team at E.P. & L.P. has put together the perfect evening for you. Right next to the celebrity hot spot and Los Angeles local favorite for drinks and dancing on a rooftop venue is the new Melrose Rooftop Theatre. Perfectly centered in the heart of West Hollywood, this new gem is a way to spend a night out on the town with relaxation, a good flick, and views of the Hollywood Hills. Guests wanting the full V.I.P. experience can purchase tickets for
Au Fudge Restaurant Los Angeles
Los Angeles is clearly known for its trendy scene. Restaurants fit for even the most involved hipster and restaurants for every late night diner that wants to hit the city and dance the rest of the night. There’s always a lot going on, but in the midst of all the crazy, there are a few places that allow for a relaxed meal for you – and yes your family. This includes the very little ones. It may sound crazy, but even Los Angeles has a place for family friendly dining – with a fun creative twist! Au Fudge Restaurant is tucked right in the midst of some of Los Angeles’s best known spots for dining. It’s located on Melrose Ave
