If you guessed that West Hollywood is the relative of Hollywood, and west of it, ding ding ding! You are correct. Some say West Hollywood is the twisted sister. Others call it the little brother of Hollywood. The references refer to "WeHo" or West Hollywood, home to a large gay and alternative lifestyle, known for its gay billboards, gay pride parade and events, and wild parties such as the largest Halloween block party in the United States!

West Hollywood isn't just gay & straight. It's home to comedy, rock and blues, as well. The concert venues where many comedians and musicians have gotten a launch is perhaps the most happening nightlife spot in all of L.A.

Try staying in West Hollywood for a vacation or overnighter, and you'll get to loving it. Everyone's a producer, a writer, an actor, or something distinguished, and if they aren't, they certainly are on the verge.

Restaurants and nightlife are some of the highlights of WeHo. Special events also shine. And the Design Center is located in town, which means there are some quality home treatments and home experts to decorate your mansion into something really special.

Not everyone is rich and famous in West Hollywood, however. Many are just hard working people trying to make a living. Tourists love staying in the city because you can walk to many of the restaurants and nightlife. Shopping is out there with stores such as Hustler offering adult oriented entertaining gifts, cards and other items. Window displays at Hustler are often cutting edge...cutting on the edge of offending conservative people. Like Las Vegas, don't take your little kids if you don't want them to see bondage style mannequins in the window display case.

If you're staying in Los Angeles and doing the studio tours, theme parks and Hollywood lore, consider booking a room at West Hollywood's unique hotels and you'll have plenty to see and do at night.