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Activity Sunset Strip, West Hollywood

Whisky a Go Go

An activity in Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Night.

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Whisky a Go Go in Sunset Strip, West Hollywood
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Why go

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

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in West Hollywood, alongside 2 activities, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. 4 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Book Soup and The Roxy Theatre.

Type
Activity · Nightlife
Neighborhood
Sunset Strip
Price
$$
Time needed
2.5 hr
Best time
Night

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Book Soup

    Packed independent bookstore on the Strip with frequent author events.

    Shopping · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    The Roxy Theatre

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

    Activity · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Rainbow Bar & Grill

    Rock hangout since 1972, serving pizza beside the Roxy.

    Food · 0.1 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    The Abbey Food & Bar

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

    Drinks · 0.5 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Pacific Design Center

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

    Sight · 0.6 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Barney's Beanery

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

    Food · 0.6 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

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

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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 Whisky a Go Go itself, we suggest: Night.

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 Whisky a Go Go, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
8901 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069, USA
Coordinates
34.09085, -118.38576
Destination
West Hollywood, California

Whisky a Go Go: quick answers

How much time do you need at Whisky a Go Go?

Plan on about 2.5 hours at Whisky a Go Go. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Whisky a Go Go?

Our pick: Night.

Where is Whisky a Go Go?

Whisky a Go Go is at 8901 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069, USA, in Sunset Strip. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Whisky a Go Go?

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

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