Once on the Sunset Strip, you can walk along the street and if you are in the area on a Friday or Saturday, you can also take advantage of a useful shuttle service called Sunset Trip. This is a free trolley offered by the city of West Hollywood that passes every 15 minutes. It makes numerous stops along the Strip and it is particularly convenient for getting around quickly. For a list of all the stops, go to this website. On the map above you will find the main points of interest along the route.
Below I will describe the attractions, which will be divided into categories:. While driving through the Sunset Strip, you may not notice it because it is at an elevated position on the hill.
Search for a room at Chateau Marmont. Search for a room at the Sunset Tower Hotel. They are the protagonists of stories of smashed rooms, televisions, and guitars thrown out of windows and entrances in the lobby on a motorcycle.
This hotel has also been used by Hollywood directors for their films for example Almost Famous , which not surprisingly tells the story of a fictional rock band from the 70s. In spite of its troubled history, today Andaz West Hollywood presents itself as one of the most elegant hotels with the best views of the area. Search for a room at Andaz West Hollywood. This is one of the most important comedy clubs in America , where comedians such as Jim Carrey, Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, Eddie Murphy, Michael Keaton, David Letterman, and many others have performed… the interesting thing is that it is not at all rare that the great actors who began their career here come back on this stage to perform, maybe without announcing it beforehand, so get ready for possible surprises!
However, the reputation of this place was already remarkable before it opened as The Comedy Store in Just think that here in , when the place hosted the concerts of rock bands, The Byrds performed. The street was blocked off for the event so that the many entertainment personalities who were invited could attend.
Opened in , The Viper Room, owned for a while also by Johnny Depp, ended up suddenly in the eye of the storm due to the death of River Phoenix from overdose , which occurred the same year that it was inaugurated. This did not prevent it from becoming an important reference point for rock and metal band concerts, and at the same time a popular place for many VIPs for example Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston. Fun fact: Are you familiar with Counting Crows?
Lovers of rock and metal will stop in their tracks when they pass by this venue. Would you like to hear some names of bands that performed here? Fun fact: It may surprise you to know that Whisky a Go Go was originally a disco , an extension of the first club with this name opened in Chicago, in turn inspired by a disco opened in France in the 40s. Elmer Valentine was the co-founder of both of these establishments and both have had an incredible array of famous bands and artists perform on their respective stages.
In addition to those already mentioned, some of the great celebrities who have come here are John Lennon, Frank Zappa, Bob Marley, Van Morrison, and Neil Young, but also in this case, the list is quite lengthy. There are plenty of shopping opportunities all along the Sunset Strip, but the area where all shopaholics head is Sunset Plaza Sunset Blvd , a stretch of the Strip filled with boutiques and cafes. If you are not in the shopping mood you can always sit down and have something to drink hoping to spot some VIPs going shopping….
On a street like the Sunset Strip, places to eat abound and when there are too many choices, having some recommendations can always be useful. Saddle Ranch Chop House Sunset Blvd is one of my favorite places both for the quality of the Tex-Mex cuisine with large portions served here, and for the atmosphere, which recreates the stereotypes of the Far West with live performances of country musicians and the mechanical bull that you can try to tame.
There are at least 2 reasons to go to the Rainbow Bar and Grill Sunset Blvd , which was also opened by the ubiquitous Elmer Valentine, and they are its history and atmosphere.
Memorabilia, photos, and furniture turn this place into a small museum for rock lovers. Melrose Place and American Graffiti , which has left its mark on American popular culture, with its famous logo and s atmosphere.
Although the chain was born in San Francisco, the location in the Sunset Strip is still a good option, with good quality American food at affordable prices.
The Beatles lovers will be pleased to know that a short distance from the Sunset Strip, in the Hollywood Hills, there is the house Blue Jay Way where George Harrison lived for a short time and where he wrote the song Blue Jay Way , drawing inspiration from the name of the street. Very often the street sign gets stolen by some out-of-control fans. It seems to be for this reason that the municipality had to put the name of the street directly on the sidewalk.
Until , the statue remained in front of the headquarters of Jay Ward Productions, the company that created the famous moose and the equally famous squirrel. Royal Gourmet Deli and Stolichnaya Bakery have all the caviar and piroshki your heart could desire. For a uniquely LA experience, get a ticket to raw fish heaven at Sushi Park. This unassuming shop-front located in a shopping square serves a fixed-price omakase menu with exceptionally fresh and delicately prepared plates.
A number of the chicest hotels in Los Angeles can be found nestled between Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Located in the heart of the city, West Hollywood offers an ideal location for travellers. Just outside the borders of West Hollywood sits the infamous, castle-like Chateau Marmont , perched atop Sunset Boulevard. Although the hotel sets the bar high for pure luxury and film-star elegance, the long-time celebrity is hardly the only posh game in town.
The London West Hollywood oozes British charm with textured walls, velvet couches and mosaic-tiled bathrooms. Some of the best views in the city can be found from the windows of the Sunset Tower Hotel , an art deco landmark which also houses Tower Bar.
In-room fireplaces paired with mod-style decor make The Chamberlain a cozy respite—with a rooftop pool and patrons that like to party. Popular among the younger crowd, the Andaz West Hollywood eschews the standard front desk for check-in tablets, a complimentary wine happy hour and sweeping views of the Hollywood Hills. Santa Monica Boulevard has inspired decades of artists. A drive down the boulevard is a great way to explore Los Angeles—and what better way to end any trip than to dip your feet in the Pacific at Santa Monica State Beach while you watch rollerbladers skate by on the boardwalk?
The cultural centre of the street is its westbound terminus in West Hollywood. Here, the busy four-lane road becomes a walkable street full of fun shops, eclectic restaurants and plenty of culture. The Percent for Public Art initiative mandates that all new development includes a form of public art think sculptures, neon signs and vibrant murals.
On the east end of the West Hollywood section sits Little Russia. Rainbow flags and bronze plaques stand in quiet tribute. Thanks to an impressive number of distinct shopping districts, West Hollywood is a very easy and fun place to spend some serious cash—or even just a little.
Walk up and down Melrose Avenue for a mix of clothing, design and unexpected gifts. Behind a plastic ivy-covered shop-front, Joyrich sells '90s-inspired streetwear, while at Scout you can hunt for vintage finds, carefully displayed below a giant leather chandelier. The closer to Melrose Place, the higher the prices. Just a bit further west, on Robertson Boulevard, sit household-name designers such as Christian Louboutin and Helmut Lang.
This shopping area on the Sunset Strip dates back to the early 20th century and is full of both colourful shops and characters. Stop in the designLAb to see the latest exhibition at the rotating gallery, or simply wander through the magnificent complex.
Dozens of surrounding shops offer one-of-a-kind home goods, clothing, furniture, beauty products and gifts. Part gallery, part shop, Leica Store LA offers some of the most coveted photography equipment in the world, while Duroque , Niche and Christopher Guy all sell high-end art pieces that also serve as functional furniture. In line with the designer lifestyle, a strong coffee culture permeates the district.
Grab a cold brew and an iced matcha croissant at Alfred Coffee in the Alley to better fuel your window shopping. In , West Hollywood became the first majority-gay municipality in the country, and ever since, its rich tradition of pride and acceptance has been enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. It goes without saying that the entire area is LGBTQ-friendly, with excellent restaurants, hotels and shopping on every corner.
As for nightlife, consider The Abbey as your first stop. One of the most famous gay bars and nightclubs in the world, The Abbey has everything from go-go dancers to high-end cocktails, and surprisingly good food. The month-long celebration includes festivities around the city, but the main event is the two-day festival in West Hollywood Park , which welcomes more than , people each year. The desert ecosystem can be a subtle one, with what seems to be hard scrabble and cacti in fact being a rich habitat filled with unique plants and animals supremely Error message Lingotek profile ID 4 not found.
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