Guidebook for West Hollywood

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Guidebook for West Hollywood

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See and be seen in this quintessential LA lunch or dinner landmark, but also surprisingly good breakfast.
353 locals recommend
Chateau Marmont
8221 Sunset Blvd
353 locals recommend
See and be seen in this quintessential LA lunch or dinner landmark, but also surprisingly good breakfast.
Modern American courtyard dining, but also a great alternative to daytime coffee.
23 locals recommend
Palihouse West Hollywood
8465 Holloway Dr
23 locals recommend
Modern American courtyard dining, but also a great alternative to daytime coffee.
Fun place for coffee or cocktails in the cabanas around the courtyard pool.
Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills
9400 W Olympic Blvd
Fun place for coffee or cocktails in the cabanas around the courtyard pool.
A total tourist trap, yet compulsory if it is your first trip to L.A. A must see. But don't spend time there, especially not in the mall. Mind characters and freaks on your path.
382 locals recommend
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
6255 Sunset Blvd
382 locals recommend
A total tourist trap, yet compulsory if it is your first trip to L.A. A must see. But don't spend time there, especially not in the mall. Mind characters and freaks on your path.
Another L.A. landmark hotel. This is where the first Oscars were held.
284 locals recommend
The Hollywood Roosevelt
7000 Hollywood Blvd
284 locals recommend
Another L.A. landmark hotel. This is where the first Oscars were held.
Hike, views, exercise, free yoga classes, great looking people, and let's not forget... many many dogs also.
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller Ave
2445 locals recommend
Hike, views, exercise, free yoga classes, great looking people, and let's not forget... many many dogs also.
Love this great drive on the crest of the hill. An easier stretch than the one shown on the map is between West Hollywood and Hollywood, just up Laurel Canyon from the apartment. Great vistas.
99 locals recommend
Mulholland Drive
Mulholland Drive
99 locals recommend
Love this great drive on the crest of the hill. An easier stretch than the one shown on the map is between West Hollywood and Hollywood, just up Laurel Canyon from the apartment. Great vistas.
Go at the end of the day to get to see both daytime and nighttime, and the sun setting over LA revealing the spread of street lights at night.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory Rd
4367 locals recommend
Go at the end of the day to get to see both daytime and nighttime, and the sun setting over LA revealing the spread of street lights at night.

Food Scene

Now at 7998 Santa Monica Blvd. Fantastic host Sonia will amaze you by her personality in this no thrill burger joint.
Irv's Burgers
Now at 7998 Santa Monica Blvd. Fantastic host Sonia will amaze you by her personality in this no thrill burger joint.
For those who need 'ohm' breakfasts
132 locals recommend
Hugo's Restaurant
8401 Santa Monica Blvd
132 locals recommend
For those who need 'ohm' breakfasts
Mega portions in this busy breakfast café. European visitors won't believe their eyes at the size of their pancake servings. Come early to beat the line.
212 locals recommend
The Griddle Cafe
7916 Sunset Blvd
212 locals recommend
Mega portions in this busy breakfast café. European visitors won't believe their eyes at the size of their pancake servings. Come early to beat the line.
Modern Chinese known for it Chinese Chicken salad.
30 locals recommend
Chin Chin West Hollywood
8618 Sunset Boulevard
30 locals recommend
Modern Chinese known for it Chinese Chicken salad.
Americana galore in this typical 50s diner.
59 locals recommend
Mels Drive-In
8585 Sunset Blvd
59 locals recommend
Americana galore in this typical 50s diner.
Mexican restaurant, with great food. Probably the best (and closest) when it comes to borderline kitschy, a nice treat for locals and tourists alike.
268 locals recommend
El Compadre
7408 Sunset Blvd
268 locals recommend
Mexican restaurant, with great food. Probably the best (and closest) when it comes to borderline kitschy, a nice treat for locals and tourists alike.
Casual lunch or dinner in their restaurant, or look out for some of their weekend or evenings parties.
102 locals recommend
The Standard, Hollywood
8300 Sunset Blvd
102 locals recommend
Casual lunch or dinner in their restaurant, or look out for some of their weekend or evenings parties.
Easy, casual everyday eatery, from Breakfast to dinner.
42 locals recommend
Basix Food & Bar
8333 Santa Monica Blvd
42 locals recommend
Easy, casual everyday eatery, from Breakfast to dinner.
Well prepared food for those lazy moments when you just want an easy lunch or dinner. Stay in line, watch your plate being assembled, pay and pick a table (or take out).
432 locals recommend
Tender Greens
6290 Sunset Blvd
432 locals recommend
Well prepared food for those lazy moments when you just want an easy lunch or dinner. Stay in line, watch your plate being assembled, pay and pick a table (or take out).
Pretty the only cool coffee place in West Hollywood, great for those who can't bear the usual chains.
168 locals recommend
Melrose Place
Melrose Place
168 locals recommend
Pretty the only cool coffee place in West Hollywood, great for those who can't bear the usual chains.
A little bit of a scene at dinner, I highly recommend their breakfast, with great service, decor and morning dishes at the same price as just about any average breakfast restaurant.
191 locals recommend
Cecconi's West Hollywood
8764 Melrose Ave
191 locals recommend
A little bit of a scene at dinner, I highly recommend their breakfast, with great service, decor and morning dishes at the same price as just about any average breakfast restaurant.
Tucked away behind a few bushes, a trendy spot with a cocktail bar but also a full on restaurant.
21 locals recommend
Goldie's
8422 W 3rd St
21 locals recommend
Tucked away behind a few bushes, a trendy spot with a cocktail bar but also a full on restaurant.
L.A.'s answer to Dean and Deluca, their shortrib sandwich (amongst other things) is to die for.
251 locals recommend
Joan’s on Third
8350 W 3rd St
251 locals recommend
L.A.'s answer to Dean and Deluca, their shortrib sandwich (amongst other things) is to die for.
Great easy, casual Thai restaurant.
8 locals recommend
Nakkara on Beverly
7669 Beverly Blvd
8 locals recommend
Great easy, casual Thai restaurant.
Just because, well, it's good and trendy.
80 locals recommend
Son of a Gun
8370 W 3rd St
80 locals recommend
Just because, well, it's good and trendy.
Cheap, cheerful and great Thai option there or to pick up and enjoy at home.
36 locals recommend
Galanga Thai Fusion
7440 Santa Monica Blvd
36 locals recommend
Cheap, cheerful and great Thai option there or to pick up and enjoy at home.
Upscale burgers and great modern décor in this restaurant houses inside the Andaz hotel.
Riot House Restaurant + Bar
8401 Sunset Boulevard
Upscale burgers and great modern décor in this restaurant houses inside the Andaz hotel.
Great food and décor, and AMAZING cookies. Worth going just for those.
141 locals recommend
Stella Barra Pizzeria
2000 Main St
141 locals recommend
Great food and décor, and AMAZING cookies. Worth going just for those.
The type of restaurant you'd be expecting along the Ocean or on the East Coast, but if you're in the mood for good fish and seafood, it is walking distance.
123 locals recommend
Connie and Ted's
8171 Santa Monica Blvd
123 locals recommend
The type of restaurant you'd be expecting along the Ocean or on the East Coast, but if you're in the mood for good fish and seafood, it is walking distance.
Vegan Mexican food with trendy following... may be a little too trendy at times.
241 locals recommend
Gracias Madre
8905 Melrose Ave
241 locals recommend
Vegan Mexican food with trendy following... may be a little too trendy at times.
Vegan gone upscale.
88 locals recommend
Crossroads Kitchen
8284 Melrose Ave
88 locals recommend
Vegan gone upscale.
Amazing yet decadent French food. Open kitchen, causal bar seating only, no reservations.
51 locals recommend
Petit Trois
718 N Highland Ave
51 locals recommend
Amazing yet decadent French food. Open kitchen, causal bar seating only, no reservations.
French al fresco: great courtyard dining. But inside is just as nice.
12 locals recommend
Terrine
8265 Beverly Boulevard
12 locals recommend
French al fresco: great courtyard dining. But inside is just as nice.

Drinks & Nightlife

Bar, but also restaurant with a quaint veranda and backyard set-up. Nice trendy spot very close to the apartment.
407 locals recommend
Laurel Hardware
7984 Santa Monica Blvd
407 locals recommend
Bar, but also restaurant with a quaint veranda and backyard set-up. Nice trendy spot very close to the apartment.
The name says it all.
28 locals recommend
Pitfire Artisan Pizza
28 locals recommend
The name says it all.
Love this old school speak-easy style bar, with literally no name over the door. Avoid crowded Saturday nights.
60 locals recommend
The Roger Room
370 La Cienega Blvd
60 locals recommend
Love this old school speak-easy style bar, with literally no name over the door. Avoid crowded Saturday nights.
Long established Sunset Bar within the Mondrian Hotel. Selective at the door, but the views are great.
152 locals recommend
Skybar
8440 Sunset Blvd
152 locals recommend
Long established Sunset Bar within the Mondrian Hotel. Selective at the door, but the views are great.
Art Deco Style building housing another landmark hotel. 'Grown up' atmosphere at the bar and restaurant.
43 locals recommend
Sunset Tower Hotel
8358 Sunset Blvd
43 locals recommend
Art Deco Style building housing another landmark hotel. 'Grown up' atmosphere at the bar and restaurant.
Members only penthouse bar and restaurant, with good views onto the city.
78 locals recommend
Soho House West Hollywood
9200 Sunset Blvd
78 locals recommend
Members only penthouse bar and restaurant, with good views onto the city.

Arts & Culture

Good selection of independent movies. Food and wine/beer available at the cinema!
123 locals recommend
AMC Sunset 5
8000 Sunset Blvd
123 locals recommend
Good selection of independent movies. Food and wine/beer available at the cinema!
Small yet legendary concert venue. Check out listings to see who's playing.
107 locals recommend
Troubadour
9081 N Santa Monica Blvd
107 locals recommend
Small yet legendary concert venue. Check out listings to see who's playing.

Essentials

Probable the smallest Wholefoods of all, but great take out options.
1202 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica Blvd
1202 locals recommend
Probable the smallest Wholefoods of all, but great take out options.
The closest market from the apartment. Small salad bar, prepared foods, sushi made on location and bakery/pastry concession Victor Benes.
653 locals recommend
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion Ave
653 locals recommend
The closest market from the apartment. Small salad bar, prepared foods, sushi made on location and bakery/pastry concession Victor Benes.
THE alternative to regular supermarkets (private labels mostly, great selection of frozen and staples, inexpensive wines) in this Trader Joe's also known for the vinyl cover tribute in its elevators.
1811 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura Blvd
1811 locals recommend
THE alternative to regular supermarkets (private labels mostly, great selection of frozen and staples, inexpensive wines) in this Trader Joe's also known for the vinyl cover tribute in its elevators.
Your more mainstream supermarket, nicely remodeled.
356 locals recommend
Pavilions
727 Vine St
356 locals recommend
Your more mainstream supermarket, nicely remodeled.
Uber-organic zen meditative market. Think grocery store meets the Dalai Lama.
215 locals recommend
Erewhon Market
7660 Beverly Blvd
215 locals recommend
Uber-organic zen meditative market. Think grocery store meets the Dalai Lama.

Shopping

A little Disneyesque, but a pleasant stroll in the outdoor Mall next to the Farmer's Market.
2581 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove Dr
2581 locals recommend
A little Disneyesque, but a pleasant stroll in the outdoor Mall next to the Farmer's Market.
High-end shopping tucked away in the quaint little stretch of stores.
168 locals recommend
Melrose Place
Melrose Place
168 locals recommend
High-end shopping tucked away in the quaint little stretch of stores.
The quintessential LA record store. Great for both buying records the old fashioned way and people watching.
272 locals recommend
Amoeba Music
6200 Hollywood Blvd
272 locals recommend
The quintessential LA record store. Great for both buying records the old fashioned way and people watching.