The Sunset Strip

The Sunset Strip is the locale of legend. Immortalized in story and film, the Sunset Strip has been a nightlife hotspot since the Roaring 20s and the birth of American cinema and the rise of its stars. Still the home of music venues that launch careers, the Sunset Strip epitomizes the glitz and glamour of the City of Angels. This famed 1.7 miles of Sunset Blvd (which stretches from Downtown To PCH ) is in the heart of West Hollywood between North Crescent HeightsBoulevard and Doheny Drive. Beyond the velvet ropes and the video billboards, the hills above the Sunset Strip are home to many elegant, luxury properties favored by entertainers and athletes.

Living on the Sunset Strip

This is the place to see and be seen. Exclusive nightclubs, theaters, hot music venues, boutique shopping, and the best in fine dining make up this dynamic part of LA. While pop culture has characterized the Sunset Strip, the reality is a vibrant place to live with the city’s best in entertainment, dining and shopping in this small area.

The Sunset Strip is home to venues like the Roxy Theater, The Laugh Factory, The House of Blues, the Key Club, The Whiskey A-Go-Go and The Viper Room. Many comedians, actors and bands have graced their stages and launched their careers from this stretch of LA. Nightly, music fans and industry executives flock to hear the latest sounds. Popular lounges and nightclubs are the chic Soho House, Hyde Lounge and Skybar.

Outdoor cafes and eateries are continually popping up along the Sunset Strip and are popular for both their fine dining and people watching. There are innovative new restaurants with cuisine that ranges from artisan pizza to the latest in the farm to table trend. A mainstay of the Sunset Strip dining scene is the iconic Mel’s Drive-In, open 24 hours and modeled after a 1950s diner. Even the restaurants in the Sunset Strip have their place in entertainment history with the Western-themed Saddle Ranch Chop House and its mechanical bull featured in numerous television shows and films.

Much of the best shopping in Hollywood can be found along the Sunset Strip. There are dozens of high-end stores and independent fashion boutiques including H Lorenzo, Oliver Peoples, Calypso St Barth, Haute Hippie and KIN. There is also a flagship H&M and the 8,000-foot LIVE! Aside from clothing there is the largest independent bookstore in Hollywood, Book Soup.

Real Estate in the Sunset Strip

The Sunset Strip is the place to be for glamour and entertainment and this means luxury in its real estate. Elegant andsophisticated architecture abound in this neighborhood with stunning estates that incorporate indoor-outdoor living with expansive outdoor living rooms, infinity pools and landscaping perfect for the legendary California climate.

Built into the hills with spectacular ocean and city views are homes that range from mid-century modern to the most current design trends. True to its historical roots, there are also some very charming old Spanish homes and abundant Mediterranean estates along winding private drives. Prices for homes in the Sunset Strip range from just under

$2 million for a smaller home to the tens of millions for an estate property with explosive panoramic views.

Verna Helbling looks forward to discussing your real estate requirements with you and has exciting properties in the Sunset Strip among her listings. Please contact her today to set up an appointment.