Most think of West Hollywood as the pulsating gay heart of greater Los Angeles, and it’s hard to argue otherwise. Small but perfectly formed WeHo is basically an autonomous gay city, right in the center of LA. And with 40 percent of its citizens identifying as gay, that makes it the gayest city in the country. But that’s not to say that LA doesn’t also boast some other great gay 'hoods, from pockets of Silver Lake to more mixed and trendy Los Feliz and Mt. Washington, you’ll find LGBT life is buzzing.
And when you step outside the gay ghetto and the nextlevel nightlife, you’ll find things are still pretty fabulous. The Sunset Strip has it all, from entertainment venues like the House of Blues and the Comedy Store, to fine dining around every corner and budget options like vegan Mexican food. Shop ‘til you drop on the famous Robertson Blvd, where there are more high end fashion boutiques than you can shake a pair of Louis Vuitton loafers at. Just don’t forget to spread your wings explore the rest of this sprawling city.