West Hollywood (WeHo) is a true city-within-a-city. It is just under five-square-kilometres yet packed with some of Los Angeles’ most famous sights.
With a walkable layout and a concentration of the city’s top hotels, WeHo makes it easy to tap into the best of LA without spending your trip in traffic.
Three days is the perfect amount of time to discover West Hollywood’s world-class wellness experiences, renowned restaurants and bars, cutting-edge art and design, and some of the city’s best shopping, all within a few neighbourhoods.
Day 1: Explore the Sunset Strip
The Sunset Strip is legendary and synonymous with rock ’n’ roll history, celebrity culture, high-energy nightlife and home to glamorous and luxurious hotels.
Morning:
Start the day with breakfast and coffee at a hotel restaurant. Perhaps a nourishing meal made with ingredients from the on-site organic garden at the 1 Hotel West Hollywood’s 1 Kitchen or a quick bite and a velvety latte at a coffee shop like Dialog Cafe.
Afternoon:
Opt for a little self-care indulgence at Ole Henriksen Face/Body Spa, whether it’s an eight-step facial or an invigorating sea salt and sugar scrub.
Eat at Sushiya on Sunset which offers a lengthy menu of favourites like spicy tuna crispy rice, special rolls and rock shrimp tempura (keep an eye out for celebrities while you’re there).
Browse high-end boutiques and trendy shops, including Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS flagship store and chic fashion, eyewear and high-end jewellery stores like Elaine Kim, H. Lorenzo, David Orgell and Ron Dorff.
Evening:
Catch a show at the longstanding Comedy Store to see comedians you know from TV and Netflix – past appearances include Marc Maron, Ali Wong, Nikki Glaser and many more.
For dinner, try the Old West-themed Saddle Ranch Chop House, Japanese fare at Katana LA or modern Mexican with a view at Casa Madera.
Keep the night going by rocking out to live music at famous concert venues on Sunset Boulevard like The Roxy, Whisky a Go Go or The Viper Room.
Day 2: Design District Delights
LA’s epicentre for art, design, fashion and culture.
Morning:
Fuel up with coffee from a neighbourhood favourite. Alana’s Coffee Roasters only roasts in-season beans and makes its own syrups and Urth Caffé features organic heirloom coffee and teas.
Enjoy your beverage alfresco at nearby West Hollywood Park.
Afternoon:
Spend the day wandering on foot along Melrose Avenue, Beverly Boulevard and Robertson Boulevard, exploring art galleries, design showrooms and boutiques such as Maxfield, Acne Studios, AMI Paris, Leica Store and Gallery Los Angeles and Minotti.
Break for lunch at Something About Her (from Vanderpump Rules stars Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney), Great White or Strings of Life (S.O.L.) Café.
Evening:
For dinner and drinks, book a table at a trendy, upscale spot like Darling, known for its live-fire grill and hi-fi music lounge.
Hot spot Catch LA attracts a celeb-heavy crowd with its impressive rooftop location and straight-from-Tokyo sushi.
Plant-based diners will love the all-vegan Gracias Madre or ironically named The Butcher’s Daughter.
Day 3: Route 66 & the Rainbow District (Santa Monica Boulevard)
Santa Monica Boulevard tells two important West Hollywood stories
The Rainbow District (between Doheny and La Cienega) is the heart of LGBTQ+ life in Los Angeles, while the stretch between La Cienega and La Brea forms part of historic Route 66, lined with trendsetting gyms, restaurants and bars.
Morning:
Whether you want weight training, dance, cycling or just to do your own thing, start strong with a day pass at one of West Hollywood’s cutting-edge fitness studios, such as Barry’s, JOHN REED Fitness, KINRGY by Julianne Hough or Nike Training Studio.
After working up a sweat, refuel with fluffy egg Scramblettes or lemon ricotta pancakes at the buzzy First of All.
Afternoon:
Continue exploring the breadth of culture in West Hollywood with a stroll to MAK Center for Art and Architecture at the Schindler House.
Evening:
Explore the Rainbow District at the intersection of Santa Monica and San Vicente boulevards.
Each June, this area comes alive during WeHo Pride, which includes parades, festivals and street fairs, concerts and other revelry.
Enjoy dinner and drinks at Uchi or Bottega Louie, known for creative sushi and Italian cuisine, respectively.
If you’re a Bravo fan, visit Lisa Vanderpump’s SUR Restaurant and Lounge for global cuisine and eclectic cocktails in sleek surroundings.
Then, dive into LA’s famous LGBTQ+ nightlife. A blast for everyone, The Abbey is a great place to start with its multiple bars and dance floors, but Micky’s and Beaches WeHo also deliver on epic late nights. If the timing lines up, see a live show at the historic Troubadour.
