Sunset Strip
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Neighborhood: West Hollywood
For years, West Hollywood has been known as a hub for the LGBT communities in Los Angeles. Today it still maintains the title, but has also become the “it” neighborhood for the entertainment industry’s up-and-comers. Producers, directors, writers and aspiring actors call this area home. Known for great boutique shopping, vintage clothing stores, home décor shops and fitness studios, West Hollywood is a grid of wide boulevards and narrow residential streets. The neighborhood also has a concentration of the most avant-garde restaurants in Los Angeles (rivaled only by the burgeoning restaurant scene Downtown). A trip to the iconic Sunset Strip, with its many clubs, music venues, hotels and flashing lights won’t be forgotten.
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permia
Ireland68,113 contributions
Oct 2019
We strolled from Beverly Hills Hotel all the way to Amoeba Music over a few hours, taking in the evening bustle and vibrant atmosphere.
We saw some of the most famous music venues such as Whiskey a Go Go and Roxy Theatre that have been the home for performances by renowned bands from the 1960s onwards.
We adjourned to The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker for a delicious dinner, with a table in the pleasant courtyard.
Later we stopped off at the Andaz Hotel for a cocktail and snack. Famed as hotel of choice for many performers such as Little Richard, who resided there for over a decade.
Arrays of billboards were aglow promoting movies and other entertainments.
We saw some of the most famous music venues such as Whiskey a Go Go and Roxy Theatre that have been the home for performances by renowned bands from the 1960s onwards.
We adjourned to The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker for a delicious dinner, with a table in the pleasant courtyard.
Later we stopped off at the Andaz Hotel for a cocktail and snack. Famed as hotel of choice for many performers such as Little Richard, who resided there for over a decade.
Arrays of billboards were aglow promoting movies and other entertainments.
Written February 11, 2020
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“Gigi”, Mom, wife
Palestine, TX197 contributions
Nov 2022 • Solo
There was a ton of trash all over sunset strip. There was also a lot of palm branches all over the sidewalks and into the streets. That being said, I only saw about 5 homeless people on the Sunset Strip. I felt safe and I was alone. The buildings were pretty cool. I happened to come at a cold snap so it was quite windy and chilly. It was pretty most of the time. Sunshine was plentiful except for the day, out of 4, it rained in the morning.
Written November 4, 2022
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CasandraTP
Sydney, Australia4,474 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
You can’t come to LA without walking down sunset strip. It really has something for everyone from rock bars, comedy clubs, trendy bars and everything in between. We did go on a Monday night and even though there were a number of places open there was a lot closed as well. It felt safe and we walked from Chateau Marmont to Whiskey A-Go-Go with a number of drink stops along the way. Was a fun night.
Written August 2, 2023
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cjfbruno
West Hollywood, CA250 contributions
May 2020
The Sunset Strip is really just a portion of Sunset Blvd that stretches through West Hollywood and it is really just a bunch of office building, restaurants, shops, and nightclubs. But it is iconic, especially if you know the history of the Sunset Strip and why it became one of the go to nightlife spots in Los Angeles. Read up a bit about it first (even if its just the Wiki page) and then take a drive down Sunset and stop off at one of the iconic spots. Also keep your eye out for both the views and a famous celebrity spotting.
Written May 30, 2020
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Tina D
Bruce Township, MI34 contributions
May 2023 • Family
Went in April 2023. Awsome trip a trolley tour of LA. Fanisnating to see the strip up close and personal. Neon signs lots of action and great people watching. Highly recommend the atmosphere of the Strip
Written October 10, 2024
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Harrison W
Adelaide, Australia185 contributions
May 2023
A cult classic with so many iconic sights in pop culture. The strip has plenty of entertainment and eating options, amazing nightlife with trendy bars and is close enough to clubs down in WEHO. Iconic sights along the strip such as Chateau Marmont, sunset tower, The Viper Room and the comedy club. Got lucky and saw a couple of celebrities coming out of some Chanel event at the Chateau Marmont which was cool. very walkable and safe both day and night. Great location to stay as well a lot of it is within walking distance great shopping too with the likes of Fred Segal and Kith. an iconic boulevard which makes for a great free attraction if you plan on just walking git and seeing the iconic locations on it.
Written May 20, 2023
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InnaYYZ
Toronto, Canada1,488 contributions
Aug 2019
This portion of Sunset Blvd. is very different from 40 years ago. It has been cleaned up, most of the crime has moved to other areas, and today there are many nice shops, restaurants, cafes, and business offices.
Written August 8, 2019
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Michael_Saleh
West Hollywood, CA27 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
I live off of the Sunset Strip so I drive and hang out in this area often (if not daily). When you think of "glamorous Hollywood" or "ritzy Hollywood" or "where the movie stars hang out in Hollywood", you're really thinking about the Sunset Strip, which is the cleaner, fancier, nicest part of Hollywood. Interestingly, it's actually West Hollywood, not Hollywood, and it's a series of nice hotels and bars that is close to Beverly Hills. The closer to Beverly Hills you get, the nicer it generally is.
While you have the Viper Room, The Whiskey, Roxy, Rainbow Room, etc., which are serious rocker bars and music venues, you also have the Sky Bar at the Mondrian, The Standard, Katana, BOA, Chateau Marmont, and Sunset Plaza, all of which are very upscale restaurants/hotels where you're bound to run into models and movie stars. It's also a tourist area, but it certainly doesn't feel like Hollywood Blvd., where the stars you see are actually imbedded into the sidewalk you're walking on and it's definitely not nearly as upscale as the Sunset Strip. You should definitely see both, but you'd want to hang out/eat at the Sunset Strip.
Also, there's typically a lot of traffic on the Strip so be aware of that, and try to avoid the right lane after you cross Crescent Heights/Laurel Canyon driving West on Sunset Blvd. as the right lane is usually clogged with cars waiting for Chateau Marmont valet at night. It can be dangerous if you're not paying attention because of a sudden stop. Enjoy the show.
While you have the Viper Room, The Whiskey, Roxy, Rainbow Room, etc., which are serious rocker bars and music venues, you also have the Sky Bar at the Mondrian, The Standard, Katana, BOA, Chateau Marmont, and Sunset Plaza, all of which are very upscale restaurants/hotels where you're bound to run into models and movie stars. It's also a tourist area, but it certainly doesn't feel like Hollywood Blvd., where the stars you see are actually imbedded into the sidewalk you're walking on and it's definitely not nearly as upscale as the Sunset Strip. You should definitely see both, but you'd want to hang out/eat at the Sunset Strip.
Also, there's typically a lot of traffic on the Strip so be aware of that, and try to avoid the right lane after you cross Crescent Heights/Laurel Canyon driving West on Sunset Blvd. as the right lane is usually clogged with cars waiting for Chateau Marmont valet at night. It can be dangerous if you're not paying attention because of a sudden stop. Enjoy the show.
Written October 14, 2016
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Tripking07
New Hampshire934 contributions
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Sunset blvd is in the heart of Los Angeles. There are many nice shops depending on which side of the strip your on. There is a ton of history here to include rock & roll culture. You wouldn't know it as it has cleaned up quite a bit. It leads right into hot spots in west hollywood and Beverly Hills. Great for sighting celebs!!
Sunset blvd is in the heart of Los Angeles. There are many nice shops depending on which side of the strip your on. There is a ton of history here to include rock & roll culture. You wouldn't know it as it has cleaned up quite a bit. It leads right into hot spots in west hollywood and Beverly Hills. Great for sighting celebs!!
Written August 3, 2014
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KendraTravels
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates811 contributions
Jun 2015 • Friends
Visiting CA was such a reality check. Television can truly make things look great. There's nothing special about the Sunset Strip. I'd suggest spending you time doing something more meaningful.
Written June 26, 2015
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ciao in che senso è pericolosa ? grazie
Written July 2, 2018
Parking yes. Free, I don't think so.
Written July 25, 2016
Looking for a good rock bar that is stuck in the 80s?
Written January 24, 2015
I echo everything Justin says. I live 1 block off the Strip for 15 years and have a few locals places you may like: Trocadero (at Sunset and Sweezer); you must go to 'El Compadre' restaurant, located in the 7600 block of Sunset, just down from the strip but the best scene in LA, and the decor hasn't changed in years but its the best Mexican food you can find in the world. You will ALWAYS see someone famous in there. For happy hour you can drop by Cabo Cantino for 2-for-1 drinks, which is on the other side of the street from Trocadero.
Enjoy!
Written January 25, 2015
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