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HISTORY & COMMUNITY

West Hollywood history and community

West Hollywood is in Los Angeles County, California. Music venues, restaurants and hotels line the city’s stretch of Sunset Boulevard. The Santa Monica Boulevard corridor is central to the city’s LGBTQ+ community and nightlife.

Bristol Farms Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood

West Hollywood is in Los Angeles County, California. Music venues, restaurants and hotels line the city’s stretch of Sunset Boulevard. The Santa Monica Boulevard corridor is central to the city’s LGBTQ+ community and nightlife. Read the linked history sources for more context, then browse nearby restaurants and shops.

Leave yourself a little room.

Pick a starting point and build from there. Confirm opening hours, access and reservations with the venue; this guide does not imply availability or an affiliation with the places mentioned.

Cultural stops in West Hollywood

Museums, galleries, theaters and landmarks from our directory, ordered by how many Google reviews each has. Check opening days before setting out.

Museum and cultural place

Schindler House at the MAK Center

Museum and cultural place · 835 North Kings Road

Architecture and contemporary art at the Schindler House in West Hollywood. Other MAK Center sites are in Los Angeles.

Historic places in West Hollywood

National Register of Historic Places listings in the city, from Wikidata. Many are private property; view them from the street unless a site says it is open.

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