Welcome to West Hollywood
Known to locals as WeHo, West Hollywood pulses with comedy, live music, and fun-loving residents
One of the smaller neighborhoods in sprawling Los Angeles, West Hollywood punches above its weight in many respects. It’s home to the unmistakable Sunset Boulevard and a melting pot of creatives, young professionals, celebrities, and anyone with desire for a vibrant, trendy, and progressive lifestyle. Stories of the neighborhood’s nightlife are both the stuff of legend and happening each night. And its location is perfect, close to both Beverly Hills and Hollywood.
What to Love
- Virtually endless entertainment
- Thriving local arts scene
- Comedy clubs and nightlife generally on Sunset Strip
- Appealing blend of low-rise apartments and single-family homes
Local Lifestyle
Living in the West Hollywood neighborhood is a delight. Like the people who live there, the neighborhood blends traditions in such forms as vegan food innovators, couture fashionistas, and street artists. In addition to the big-ticket performers who grace the famous stages on the Sunset Strip, many more locals make and sell art. Locals love perusing galleries and exercising their taste among ambitious up-and-coming artists.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
The prevalence of dining, entertainment, and shopping in West Hollywood reflects the preference of its residents for frequent nights out. The
Sunset Strip, situated on the same land that was an avocado grove in the 18th century, now bursts with life primarily after the sun goes down. West Sunset Bouevard features the
Comedy Store, arguably the greatest comedy club in the world. Just look at its roster of “Paid Regulars”: standup titans like Dave Chappelle, Louis CK, Ali Wong, and Bill Burr hone their craft here. The
Troubador,
The Roxy Theater, and
The Viper Room, iconic venues in their own right, are on the same street.
The city’s shopping districts rival those of Beverly Hills as the most trendy not just in Los Angeles but in all of the U.S. The
West Hollywood Design District is unsurpassed as an amalgam of fashion, design, and art. More than 250 luxury stores have set up shop in the Design District. These boutiques, like many of their products, come in all shapes and sizes. For its diversity of style and items,
Maxfield stands out as a quintessential West Hollywood shopping destination. Niche stores like Garde (interior decor) and
Empty Vase (flowers) also abound.
When it’s time for a breather, step into one of West Hollywood’s many trendy restaurants. The famous
Nobu Los Angeles boasts an audacious menu of Japanese cuisine inspired by Peruvian cuisine. If you’re planning a date, check out the New American restaurant
La Boheme. For brunch, try
Zinque, which describes itself as a “high design, low-key neighborhood restaurant with [French]-inspired dishes.”
Things to Do
We’ve already covered the Sunset Strip and its aurea of infinite possibility. By day, West Hollyowod residents are a progressive bunch. Many locals are politically active citizens who enjoy Sunday afternoons as much as Friday nights. Outside of Sunset Boulevard, a good number of West Hollywood streets form quiet residential neighborhoods with thought-provoking architecture. You can find luxury properties here, though often they are dream homes set apart behind gates, with breathtaking balcony and pool views of Los Angeles.
If you want fresh air, take a day trip to nearby
Runyon Canyon. In town, locals favor
Plummer Park for activities like tennis and frisbee. If you’ve got an hour or two window, the West Hollywood community has first-rate fitness and recreational facilities whose personal trainers will keep you feeling sprightly.
Schools
In West Hollywood, there are plenty of excellent schools in the immediate area. Students may attend:
