Considered one of the country’s most important rock ‘n’ roll landmarks, Whisky a Go Go has been a City of Angels legend for close to 60 years, from the beginnings of the go-go era to the heights of hair metal and beyond. Known for its French boudoir aesthetic and small capacity—the venue fits just 500 listeners—Whisky a Go Go has nevertheless hosted a huge array of musical legends, from Mötley Crüe and Van Halen to Cream and Oasis, in its time. The venue is still active today, and its busy events calendar includes concerts most evenings.
Whisky a Go Go features on a wide range of tour itineraries, from bike tours and West Hollywood neighborhood excursions to Sunset Strip crawls. It’s also simple to plan an independent visit to enjoy a night of live music on site.
Whisky a Go Go sits on the corner of West Sunset Boulevard and San Vicente. To reach it using public transportation, take local bus services, including the 2, 30, 105, 302, and 330. If you plan to drive, there is also a valet parking lot directly beyond the venue; rideshare services offer another accessible way to visit.
Whisky a Go Go hosts events most evenings, and opening times vary depending on the sets—be sure to research specifics in advance if you plan to attend a concert. The box office is open on weekdays during the day.
One of Los Angeles’ truly iconic thoroughfares, the Sunset Strip stretches 1.7 miles (2.7 kilometers) from Doheny Drive to North Crescent Heights Boulevard in West Hollywood. The road is known as a nightlife destination; in addition to Whisky a Go Go, other attractions include concert venues like the Viper Room and comedy clubs like the Comedy Store and the Laugh Factory. As a bonus, the area, which sits on the edge of the Hollywood Hills, offers panoramic views over Los Angeles—before the sun sets, head to one of the luxury hotels on the Strip, and venture to their sky bars to take in the impressive vistas.
