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Pacific Design Center

A sight in Design District, West Hollywood, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Pacific Design Center in Design District, West Hollywood
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Why go

Blue, green and red glass buildings with design showrooms and a MOCA satellite gallery.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in West Hollywood, alongside 3 activities, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. 2 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with The Abbey Food & Bar and Book Soup. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Design District
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in West Hollywood, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    The Abbey Food & Bar

    Landmark LGBTQ bar and club with patios and dancing on Santa Monica Boulevard.

    Drinks · 0.2 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Book Soup

    Packed independent bookstore on the Strip with frequent author events.

    Shopping · 0.6 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Whisky a Go Go

    Rock club open since 1964 where The Doors were the house band.

    Activity · 0.6 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    The Roxy Theatre

    Small music venue since 1973 with good sightlines for touring bands.

    Activity · 0.7 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Rainbow Bar & Grill

    Rock hangout since 1972, serving pizza beside the Roxy.

    Food · 0.7 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Barney's Beanery

    Roadhouse open since 1927 with chili, burgers and pool tables.

    Food · 0.7 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Pacific Design Center is a stop on our Los Angeles After Dark route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in West Hollywood

Pacific Design Center is our only sight pick in West Hollywood; here is what else we recommend there. See the full West Hollywood guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on Hollywood

Our climate figures for West Hollywood come from nearby Hollywood. Average daily highs in Hollywood run from 65°F in December to 89°F in August; February is usually the wettest month. For Pacific Design Center itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Hollywood from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Hollywood weather by month (covers West Hollywood).

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Pacific Design Center, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
8687 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069, USA
Coordinates
34.08221, -118.38235
Destination
West Hollywood, California

Pacific Design Center: quick answers

How much time do you need at Pacific Design Center?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Pacific Design Center. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Pacific Design Center?

Our pick: Afternoon.

Is Pacific Design Center free?

Yes, we list Pacific Design Center as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Pacific Design Center?

Pacific Design Center is at 8687 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069, USA, in Design District. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Pacific Design Center?

Pacific Design Center appears on Los Angeles After Dark, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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