Holiday rentals in West Hollywood

With the Hollywood Hills to the north and Beverly Hills to the west, the district of West Hollywood covers an area of around four square miles of Los Angeles, including one of the most famous stretches of road in the country, the Sunset Strip. Colourful advertising billboards line the 1.5-mile strip, which is home to famous nightlife venues, comedy clubs, and shops. West Hollywood, or WeHo as it’s sometimes called, is also known for its thriving LGBTQ community, and was one of the first cities to have a rainbow crosswalk celebrating this connection. You’ll find many inclusive venues along Route 66/Santa Monica Boulevard, which runs right through the city.

West Hollywood is a hub of creative industries, embodied by the striking blue glass exterior of the Pacific Design Center and the smooth curves of the West Hollywood Library. People also come here to browse the high-end boutiques along Melrose Avenue and the West Hollywood Design District.

West Hollywood boasts very hot, dry summers, with hardly any rainfall between April and November. The busiest time of year here is from June to August, which is when temperatures are at their highest. One of the main events in the calendar here is the LA Pride Parade & Festival at the beginning of June, which is marked by a colourful procession through the streets and live music.

Spring and fall are the most comfortable months to visit, with balmy temperatures and sunny days. The city also plays host to the spectacular Halloween Carnaval along Santa Monica Boulevard, which features crowds of people in eye-catching costumes, with around 500,000 people attending. Winters in West Hollywood are cool and wet.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Just south of West Hollywood is one of the largest museums in the United States, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). There’s a striking display of more than 200 vintage LA street lamps before you even enter the building to explore an enviable selection of artworks as well as sculptures from Ancient Greece and Rome and forward-looking, modern pieces.

Schindler House

Surrounded by bamboo trees just two blocks from Santa Monica Boulevard, the Schindler House offers a glimpse into experimental architecture from the 1920s. The building showcases revolutionary design that uses industrial materials, including concrete, in a style that became known as Southern California Modernism. It is now home to the Mak Center for Art and Architecture, home to experimental artworks, lectures, and theatre screenings.

Runyon Canyon

Head above the city streets for a scenic hike in the Hollywood Hills at Runyon Canyon Park, less than 15 minutes north of West Hollywood. This 160-acre park features three main trails with different lengths and degrees of difficulty along paved or rugged terrain. As you reach the high point of the park, you can take in views over the city of Los Angeles and across to the famous Hollywood Sign.