The Sunset Strip embraces one of the finest collections of shops and boutiques in the entire Los Angeles area. Just footsteps outside your hotel room, you'll find a wide variety of clothing stops, ranging from haute couture to downtown chic. Shopping hot spots include: the Sunset Shopping Plaza, featuring its own assortment of designer boutiques and sidewalk cafes, also ideal for people watching; the Virgin Mega Store, which holds one of the largest music collections in the entire world; and Kenneth Cole Shoes, which besides boots and sandals also boasts a unique museum of celebrity footprints.

As the sun goes down, the Strip lights up in a spectacle of neon and glitter. Streets bustle with cars and skies beam with vanity boards. As Hollywood's central address, the Strip hosts a premier selection of restaurants, rock houses, and dance clubs. Hot spots include:

• Legendary rock clubs such as, The Whisky A-Go-Go and The Roxy
• Trendy bars and dance clubs, including the Sky Bar and Key Club
• Celebrity owned night spots such as Johnny Depp's The Viper Room
• The famed Rainbow Bar and Grill
• The Laugh Factory comedy club
• The popular House of Blues.
• The Comedy Store (right across the street)

The Sunset Plaza's most prominent and most conveniently located attraction is the rocking House of Blues. Just next door, the club offers excellent dining, a sizeable bar, live entertainment, and special events. Previous performers and celebrity guests include, the rock group Aerosmith and actor Dan Akkroyd of The Blues Brothers.