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The Atlas Obscura Guide To West Hollywood

7 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in West Hollywood, California

Updated October 16, 2025
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The Rainbow Bar & Grill exterior.

West Hollywood, California

Rainbow Bar & Grill

An Italian restaurant became a rock-and-roll hangout and the lair of the "Hollywood vampires."
The retro interior of the restaurant.

West Hollywood, California

Formosa Cafe

Located close to a movie studio lot, this restaurant has a long history of star-studded patronage.
Inside a former garage is a dusty recreation of a production office.

West Hollywood, California

Back Lot

Peek inside Howard Hughes' garage at this Hollywood-themed art installation.
The unmistakable hot dog-shaped wiener stand.

West Hollywood, California

Tail O’ the Pup

This L.A. fixture has been serving hot dogs out of a giant hot dog since 1946.
Redd Foxx Walk Of Fame

West Hollywood, California

Redd Foxx Walk Of Fame

An informal walk of fame in front of a Hollywood office building remembers a comedic great and his associates.

West Hollywood, California

Soviet Veterans Memorial

The only World War II memorial in the United States dedicated to veterans of the former Soviet Union.
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Room 32 at the Alta Cienega Motel, the Jim Morrison Room.

West Hollywood, California

Jim Morrison Hotel Room

Room 32 of the Alta Cienega Motel has grown into a shrine to the Lizard King.
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Cool Places to Eat & Drink in West Hollywood

The Rainbow Bar & Grill exterior.

West Hollywood, California

Rainbow Bar & Grill

An Italian restaurant became a rock-and-roll hangout and the lair of the "Hollywood vampires."
The retro interior of the restaurant.

West Hollywood, California

Formosa Cafe

Located close to a movie studio lot, this restaurant has a long history of star-studded patronage.
The unmistakable hot dog-shaped wiener stand.

West Hollywood, California

Tail O’ the Pup

This L.A. fixture has been serving hot dogs out of a giant hot dog since 1946.
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