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Ditch the L.A. Traffic in West Hollywood, the Tiny Town Best Explored on Foot Ditch the L.A. Traffic in West Hollywood, the Tiny Town Best Explored on Foot They say nobody walks in Los Angeles. But tiny West Hollywood is a city that commonly forges its own path – a walkable one lined with iconic rock ‘n roll and comedy clubs, trendy shops with a twist and tastes for any kind of appetite. Rated as California’s most walkable city by Walk Score (with a 91/100 score), West Hollywood’s 1.9 square miles offer the most entertaining way to hit your step goals for the day, with a bonus for style goals. Here are some of the best ways to pound the pavement and see West Hollywood’s top highlights: HOOF IT The average person takes roughly 2,000 steps per mile, meaning it’s about 2,700 steps from the Sunset Tower Hotel to The Abbey; 2,800 steps from the Mondrian L.A. to the Troubadour; 2,000 steps from the Andaz West Hollywood to Michelin-starred Sushi Ginza Onodera; and 1,300 steps from the Sunset Marquis Hotel to the Whisky a Go Go. No matter which stylish WeHo hotel is your home away from home, you can get anywhere on foot – achieve your daily activity goals while stopping for shopping, a cocktail or two (you’re not driving, after all), some world-class cuisine and a late-night dancing sesh. GET YOUR WORKOUT ON Bikes and Hikes LA takes advantage of the glorious weather for active sightseeing. Rated the No. 1 outdoor activity in Los Angeles by TripAdvisor, the West Hollywood-based company is the starting point for a variety of tours including their signature tour, “LA in a Day” which takes bikers across 32 miles of Los Angeles in six hours, from West Hollywood’s Sunset Strip to Santa Monica Pier, and the Venice Canals to homes of the rich and famous. Other tours include a hike to the famous Hollywood sign, early morning Hollywood Hills hiking for sunrise views, private tour options and more. HOP ON, HOP OFF, REPEAT Explore on your schedule with the ease of Starline’s City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-Off tour. The double decker bus stops at all the iconic places making this both a ride and a tour while you soak up the California sunshine. A fully narrated tour is available in English and eight other languages via personal earbuds, or just unplug and chill, and passes for 24, 48 or 72 hours are available, giving you the freedom to explore at your leisure. DESIGNATED DRIVER GOALS This is not your grandma’s shuttle bus, unless Grandma parties into the wee hours. The PickUp runs every 15 minutes along Santa Monica Blvd. for late-night rides Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m., and Sunday Funday from 2-10 p.m. Music and perks sweeten the deal, and the convenient Trolley Tracker lets you know how far away your ride is (and how long you have to finish that last drink). About West Hollywood TrAvel + Tourism BoArd West Hollywood Travel + Tourism Board is the official marketing organization that invites visitors to West Hollywood, California, a walkable, 1.9 square mile/4.9 square kilometer city in the heart of Los Angeles. Located at the base of the Hollywood Hills and adjacent to Beverly Hills, West Hollywood is a creative and progressive city that embodies the quintessential L.A. lifestyle. West Hollywood is home to 17 hotels and comprised of three main districts: the world-famous Sunset Strip with unparalleled nightlife, eclectic and LGBTQ-friendly Santa Monica Boulevard, and the Design District known for its sought-after shopping and dining. West Hollywood enjoys a year-round moderate climate and thanks to its prime location and hip atmosphere, West Hollywood serves as home and playground to many celebrities. Follow us on Facebook & Twitter (@westhollywood) and Instagram (@visitweho). www.visitwesthollywood.com ## Press Contact: [email protected] .
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