Looking for the best things to do in West Hollywood? Compact, walkable and packed with nightlife, WeHo is home to the legendary Sunset Strip, a vibrant Santa Monica Boulevard scene, and the design-and-shopping of Melrose. Locals point to the Strip’s music and comedy clubs, the bars and restaurants along Santa Monica Blvd, and shopping on Melrose Avenue.
Things to do in West Hollywood
The Sunset Strip
Music and comedy history — the Whisky a Go Go, the Roxy, the Comedy Store — plus rooftop bars, hotels and views over LA.
Santa Monica Boulevard
The heart of WeHo’s famous LGBTQ nightlife and dining scene — bars, clubs and restaurants, and one of the biggest Halloween and Pride celebrations anywhere.
Melrose & the Design District
Boutiques, the Pacific Design Center, galleries and cafés for a stylish afternoon.
Runyon Canyon (adjacent)
A popular hike with city views right on WeHo’s edge.
Things to do in West Hollywood at night
Nightlife is the main event: the Sunset Strip’s venues and rooftops, and Santa Monica Boulevard’s bars and clubs make WeHo one of LA’s top nights out.
Free things to do in West Hollywood
- Walking the Sunset Strip
- Window-shopping and people-watching on Melrose and Santa Monica Blvd
- Hiking adjacent Runyon Canyon
What West Hollywood locals actually recommend
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Frequently asked questions
What are the top things to do in West Hollywood?
Experience the Sunset Strip’s music and comedy clubs and rooftop bars, go out along Santa Monica Boulevard, shop Melrose and the design district, and hike adjacent Runyon Canyon.
What is West Hollywood known for?
Its nightlife — the legendary Sunset Strip and the vibrant Santa Monica Boulevard scene — plus its status as one of the country’s most prominent LGBTQ communities.
What are free things to do in West Hollywood?
Walking the Sunset Strip, browsing Melrose and Santa Monica Boulevard, and hiking adjacent Runyon Canyon are all free.
Is West Hollywood worth visiting?
Yes — for the Sunset Strip, the nightlife and dining on Santa Monica Boulevard, and the shopping on Melrose, WeHo is a top LA destination.