WeHo – Best locations to visit



Los Angeles has many exciting neighbourhoods to explore with West Hollywood or WeHo (known locally), among its most happening. Those looking for an authentic Los Angeles experience must spend time in this vibrant and lively location. 

Travellers looking for accommodation options will find several hotels near the Pacific Design Center, which is an excellent spot to stay during the trip.  Among these properties, there is the swanky Jeffrey Hotel, West Hollywood, a great jump-off point from which to explore the area.   
Some of the best things to do when staying at the Hotel 850 SVB, West Hollywood At Beverly Hills include the following: 

Enjoy LACMA’s cultural scene: When on holiday in LA a tour of LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) must form part of your itinerary. Billed as the largest art museum on the west coast, its collection numbers than 130,000 objects and exhibits. The campus is sprawling in size with Latin American, Asian and Islamic art exhibits on display. It also has a large collection of Contemporary Art. Visitors to the museum are particularly attracted to the Rain Room and the Frank Gehry displays. It is a great place to spend a fascinating few hours exploring the displays and later heading for sustenance at any of the cafes or eateries at the museum. Friday evenings in the summer come alive with live jazz performances. 

Watch cinema outdoors: Los Angeles has earned a name for its many outdoor experiences, made possible because of the pleasant weather almost all year long. One of the best ways to capitalise on this facet is to watch a movie outdoors at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. There are movies covering almost all genres, which range from North by Northwest Mean to Wayne’s World. Wine or beer is permitted and watching a classic in the outdoors is a terrific experience.  A lovely and relaxing spot to enjoy watching some of the finest Hollywood classics, at a location where some of Hollywood’s greatest cinematic legends are interred.  

Soak in the music at the Roxy: One of the foremost venues in the city, The Roxy Theatre was founded by music greats and has had music stars of the calibre of Alice Copper and Neil Young give live performances. Some of the other big names of the music world that have enthralled audiences include Bob Marley, Patti Smith, Billy Idol among other renowned musicians. The Roxy continues to bring in big names from the world of contemporary music. On a visit to the venue make it a point to spend time at the famous lounge - On the ROX.  

Explore Runyon Canyon: Angelenos take immense pride in their physical fitness with numerous walking, running, hiking etc. trails. Runyon Canyon is one of the most famous of these with fabulous 360-degree views and a challenging 3.5-mile hiking trail. It is pet-friendly and a favourite with famous celebrities that visit the area with their pets. The trails are varied with different levels of difficulty to suit all types of hikers. If you are not up to a too strenuous hike there are easy trails for beginners as well. At the summit are the popular Griffith Observatory and the iconic Hollywood sign.

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