Sunset Strip

Corridor · City of West Hollywood

The Sunset Strip is the stretch of Sunset Boulevard that runs through West Hollywood, known for its music clubs, landmark hotels, and towering billboards. Hills rise steeply just to the north.

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The Sunset Tower Hotel on the Sunset Strip

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<section class="mal-nb-glance" aria-label="At a glance"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><p class="mal-nb-eyebrow">At a glance</p><dl class="mal-nb-glance-grid"><div class="mal-nb-glance-item mal-nb-reveal"><dt>Jurisdiction</dt><dd>City of West Hollywood</dd></div><div class="mal-nb-glance-item mal-nb-reveal"><dt>Length</dt><dd>About a mile and a half</dd></div><div class="mal-nb-glance-item mal-nb-reveal"><dt>Main street</dt><dd>Sunset Boulevard</dd></div><div class="mal-nb-glance-item mal-nb-reveal"><dt>Known for</dt><dd>Music venues and landmark hotels</dd></div></dl></div></section><section class="mal-nb-chapters"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><article class="mal-nb-chapter mal-nb-reveal"><p class="mal-nb-num">01</p><div><h2 class="mal-nb-h2">A music history</h2><p class="mal-nb-p">The Whisky a Go Go, the Roxy, and the Viper Room helped shape decades of rock music, and live shows continue on the Strip today.</p></div></article></div></section><figure class="mal-nb-band" aria-hidden="true"><img class="mal-nb-band-img" src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d56f76641a5a59c99ac6242/6ae64fb7cd32de2ab9658d2c_mal-nb-sunset-strip.webp" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><section class="mal-nb-chapters"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><article class="mal-nb-chapter mal-nb-reveal"><p class="mal-nb-num">02</p><div><h2 class="mal-nb-h2">Landmark hotels</h2><p class="mal-nb-p">The Chateau Marmont and the Art Deco Sunset Tower have hosted visitors since the late 1920s and early 1930s.</p></div></article><article class="mal-nb-chapter mal-nb-reveal"><p class="mal-nb-num">03</p><div><h2 class="mal-nb-h2">Above the boulevard</h2><p class="mal-nb-p">Streets climb steeply into the hills north of Sunset, with views across the basin toward the ocean.</p></div></article></div></section><section class="mal-nb-places"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><p class="mal-nb-eyebrow">Places of note</p><ul class="mal-nb-places-list"><li class="mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-place">Whisky a Go Go</span><span class="mal-nb-place-d">Historic music club</span></li><li class="mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-place">The Roxy Theatre</span><span class="mal-nb-place-d">Live music venue</span></li><li class="mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-place">Chateau Marmont</span><span class="mal-nb-place-d">Landmark hotel</span></li><li class="mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-place">Sunset Tower Hotel</span><span class="mal-nb-place-d">Art Deco hotel</span></li><li class="mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-place">The Comedy Store</span><span class="mal-nb-place-d">Long-running comedy club</span></li></ul></div></section><section class="mal-nb-nearby"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><p class="mal-nb-eyebrow">Nearby</p><div class="mal-nb-nearby-grid"><a class="mal-nb-card mal-nb-reveal" href="/neighborhoods/west-hollywood"><span class="mal-nb-card-media"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d56f76641a5a59c99ac6242/6ae58546483664b0eb5ff313_mal-nb-west-hollywood.webp" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></span><span class="mal-nb-card-name">West Hollywood</span><span class="mal-nb-card-k">City · Los Angeles County</span></a><a class="mal-nb-card mal-nb-reveal" href="/neighborhoods/hollywood-hills"><span class="mal-nb-card-media"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d56f76641a5a59c99ac6242/6ae585469874bc49e4caacbf_mal-nb-hollywood-hills.webp" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></span><span class="mal-nb-card-name">Hollywood Hills</span><span class="mal-nb-card-k">Neighborhood · City of Los Angeles</span></a><a class="mal-nb-card mal-nb-reveal" href="/neighborhoods/beverly-hills"><span class="mal-nb-card-media"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d56f76641a5a59c99ac6242/6ae5854605e834b547e1925b_mal-nb-beverly-hills.webp" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></span><span class="mal-nb-card-name">Beverly Hills</span><span class="mal-nb-card-k">City · Los Angeles County</span></a></div><p class="mal-nb-maplink"><a href="/neighborhood-map-preview">Back to the neighborhood map</a></p></div></section>

<nav class="mal-nb-index" aria-label="In this guide"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><p class="mal-nb-eyebrow">In this guide</p><ol class="mal-nb-index-list"><li><a href="#nb-parks"><span class="mal-nb-index-n">01</span><span class="mal-nb-index-l">Parks</span><span class="mal-nb-index-c">4 places</span></a></li><li><a href="#nb-art"><span class="mal-nb-index-n">02</span><span class="mal-nb-index-l">Art &amp; Culture</span><span class="mal-nb-index-c">4 places</span></a></li><li><a href="#nb-recreation"><span class="mal-nb-index-n">03</span><span class="mal-nb-index-l">Recreational Activities</span><span class="mal-nb-index-c">4 places</span></a></li><li><a href="#nb-restaurants"><span class="mal-nb-index-n">04</span><span class="mal-nb-index-l">Restaurants</span><span class="mal-nb-index-c">4 places</span></a></li><li><a href="#nb-shopping"><span class="mal-nb-index-n">05</span><span class="mal-nb-index-l">Shopping</span><span class="mal-nb-index-c">4 places</span></a></li><li><a href="#nb-entertainment"><span class="mal-nb-index-n">06</span><span class="mal-nb-index-l">Entertainment</span><span class="mal-nb-index-c">4 places</span></a></li></ol></div></nav> <!-- guide lists, inserted before .mal-nb-nearby --> <div class="mal-nb-guide-wrap"><section class="mal-nb-guide" id="nb-parks" aria-labelledby="nb-parks-h"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><div class="mal-nb-guide-grid"><header class="mal-nb-guide-head"><p class="mal-nb-num">01</p><h2 class="mal-nb-h2" id="nb-parks-h">Parks</h2></header><ol class="mal-nb-guide-list"><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">01</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Kings Road Park</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A terraced pocket park below the Strip</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">1000 N Kings Rd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Kings+Road+Park%2C+1000+N+Kings+Rd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Kings Road Park: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">02</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">West Hollywood Park</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A park with an aquatic center</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">647 N San Vicente Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=West+Hollywood+Park%2C+647+N+San+Vicente+Blvd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="West Hollywood Park: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">03</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Runyon Canyon Park</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Hillside trails a short drive east</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">2000 N Fuller Ave</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Runyon+Canyon+Park%2C+2000+N+Fuller+Ave%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Runyon Canyon Park: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">04</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Greystone Mansion and Gardens</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Estate grounds to the west</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">905 Loma Vista Dr</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.greystonemansion.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Greystone Mansion and Gardens: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li></ol></div></div></section><section class="mal-nb-guide" id="nb-art" aria-labelledby="nb-art-h"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><div class="mal-nb-guide-grid"><header class="mal-nb-guide-head"><p class="mal-nb-num">02</p><h2 class="mal-nb-h2" id="nb-art-h">Art &amp; Culture</h2></header><ol class="mal-nb-guide-list"><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">01</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Sunset Strip billboards</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">The Strip&#x27;s tradition of large-format billboards and art boards</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Sunset Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Sunset+Strip+billboards%2C+Sunset+Blvd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Sunset Strip billboards: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">02</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Chateau Marmont</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A 1929 hotel modeled on a Loire chateau</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">8221 Sunset Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.chateaumarmont.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Chateau Marmont: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">03</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">MAK Center at the Schindler House</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Schindler&#x27;s 1922 house and studio</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">835 N Kings Rd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://makcenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="MAK Center at the Schindler House: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">04</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">The Sunset Tower Hotel</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A 1931 Streamline Moderne tower</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">8358 Sunset Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.sunsettowerhotel.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="The Sunset Tower Hotel: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li></ol></div></div></section><section class="mal-nb-guide" id="nb-recreation" aria-labelledby="nb-recreation-h"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><div class="mal-nb-guide-grid"><header class="mal-nb-guide-head"><p class="mal-nb-num">03</p><h2 class="mal-nb-h2" id="nb-recreation-h">Recreational Activities</h2></header><ol class="mal-nb-guide-list"><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">01</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Sunset Strip walk</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A walk past landmark clubs and hotels</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Sunset Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Sunset+Strip+walk%2C+Sunset+Blvd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Sunset Strip walk: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">02</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Runyon Canyon</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Popular hillside trail</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">2000 N Fuller Ave</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Runyon+Canyon%2C+2000+N+Fuller+Ave%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Runyon Canyon: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">03</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">West Hollywood Aquatic Center</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Public pools</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">8750 El Paseo</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=West+Hollywood+Aquatic+Center%2C+8750+El+Paseo%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="West Hollywood Aquatic Center: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">04</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Franklin Canyon Park</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A canyon park to the west</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">2600 Franklin Canyon Dr</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://mrca.ca.gov/parks/park-listing/franklin-canyon-park/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Franklin Canyon Park: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li></ol></div></div></section><section class="mal-nb-guide" id="nb-restaurants" aria-labelledby="nb-restaurants-h"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><div class="mal-nb-guide-grid"><header class="mal-nb-guide-head"><p class="mal-nb-num">04</p><h2 class="mal-nb-h2" id="nb-restaurants-h">Restaurants</h2></header><ol class="mal-nb-guide-list"><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">01</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Little Luck</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A new izakaya from h.wood Group on the Strip</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Sunset Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Little+Luck%2C+Sunset+Blvd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Little Luck: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">02</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Tower Bar</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">The Sunset Tower&#x27;s wood-paneled dining room</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">8358 Sunset Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.sunsettowerhotel.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Tower Bar: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">03</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Chateau Marmont restaurant</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Garden dining at the hotel</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">8221 Sunset Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.chateaumarmont.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Chateau Marmont restaurant: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">04</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Petros on Sunset</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A newer Greek dining room</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Sunset Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Petros+on+Sunset%2C+Sunset+Blvd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Petros on Sunset: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li></ol></div></div></section><section class="mal-nb-guide" id="nb-shopping" aria-labelledby="nb-shopping-h"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><div class="mal-nb-guide-grid"><header class="mal-nb-guide-head"><p class="mal-nb-num">05</p><h2 class="mal-nb-h2" id="nb-shopping-h">Shopping</h2></header><ol class="mal-nb-guide-list"><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">01</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Sunset Plaza</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Shops and sidewalk cafés</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">8600 Sunset Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Sunset+Plaza%2C+8600+Sunset+Blvd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Sunset Plaza: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">02</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Book Soup</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">An independent bookseller on the Strip since 1975</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">8818 Sunset Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.booksoup.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Book Soup: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">03</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Melrose Place</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Boutiques a short drive south</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Melrose Pl</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Melrose+Place%2C+Melrose+Pl%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Melrose Place: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">04</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Pacific Design Center showrooms</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Design showrooms</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">8687 Melrose Ave</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://pacificdesigncenter.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Pacific Design Center showrooms: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li></ol></div></div></section><section class="mal-nb-guide" id="nb-entertainment" aria-labelledby="nb-entertainment-h"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><div class="mal-nb-guide-grid"><header class="mal-nb-guide-head"><p class="mal-nb-num">06</p><h2 class="mal-nb-h2" id="nb-entertainment-h">Entertainment</h2></header><ol class="mal-nb-guide-list"><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">01</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Whisky a Go Go</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Rock club since 1964</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">8901 Sunset Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.whiskyagogo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Whisky a Go Go: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">02</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">The Roxy Theatre</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Music venue since 1973</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">9009 Sunset Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.theroxy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="The Roxy Theatre: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">03</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">The Comedy Store</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Stand-up comedy</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">8433 Sunset Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://thecomedystore.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="The Comedy Store: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">04</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">The Laugh Factory</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A comedy club on the Strip</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">8001 Sunset Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.laughfactory.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="The Laugh Factory: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li></ol></div></div></section><p class="mal-nb-guide-note"><span class="mal-nb-wrap">Places checked October 31, 2026. Hours and openings change; confirm before visiting.</span></p></div>