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Latest update – This event was cancelled in 2022 and it is yet to confirm if it will continue as a regular event in the future. Awaiting updates from the city council.
The largest Halloween street party in the world happens in West Hollywood! Every year on October 31st, 500,000 people take to the streets of Santa Monica Blvd. to enjoy the wild costumes and uninhibited crowds at the West Hollywood Halloween Carnival.
- Visiting West Hollywood for Halloween ? Stay at the Andaz WEHO for epic views, hot guests and great after parties.
The Carnival
- West Hollywood’s Halloween Carnaval features live entertainment on multiple stages, food vendors, and photo stations; and the bars along Santa Monica Blvd. take part with drink specials and patio parties.
- Thousands of visitors are dressed in elaborate costumes. The competition is fierce, so dress to impress. Or just enjoy the spectacle and people watching!
- Visitors will encounter everything from life-size Stay Puft Marshmallow Men, to leather clad cowboys in just boots and a jock. In a city famous for special effects and movie magic, no costume is too fantastic, far-fetched or flimsy!
The Venue
- It’s alive…it’s alive! Santa Monica Boulevard, that is. This stretch of Route 66 is one of the liveliest neighborhoods in L.A., and the epicenter of the city’s LGBTQ community.
- Even on a normal night, you can pretty much always count on a party on The Boulevard. Explore Boystown bars and clubs, amazing restaurants and tons of trendy shopping, all within an easy walk after the carnival ends. Many of the bars will host special after parties and Halloween themed events.
- Stay at the Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a design hotel in a 1928 landmark building with stunning rooftop pool rated “Fabulous” by guests.
Trending Hotels in Los Angeles
The following hotels are currently trending with our readers. All are close to the city’s top attractions and just a short ride to the gay bars of Weho.
Sunset Marquis Hotel, Petit Ermitage, Le Parc Suite Hotel, Best Western
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Chamberlain is our choice, just
2 blocks from Santa Monica Boulevard.
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If you want to stay in the epicentre of gay Los Angeles, then West Hollywood has to be your preferred destination. However if you are in LA for any length of time, you will need a car. Freeways make it easy to get from one area to another.
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Known as “The Pink Palace,” this luxury hotel on Sunset Boulevard features full-service Spa and a beautiful outdoor pool. Bright and elegant rooms of The Beverly Hills Hotel feature marble bathrooms, TVs and minibars. Spacious suites pay homage to the legacy, while bungalows offer the true Hollywood experience inspired by their famous guests.
Established in 1975 on a palm-lined residential boulevard, L’Ermitage is a discreet, luxurious getaway located a stone’s throw from the beating heart of Beverly Hills. As the first all-suite hotel in the nation, L’Ermitage is committed to offering travelers 5-star service, excellence in hospitality, and spacious accommodations.
The Sunset Marquis Hotel Los Angeles is located in the heart of West Hollywood. Hidden away in a tree lined cul-de-sac, it is just steps from the famed sidewalks of the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. The property boasts 2 outdoor pools and an on-site restaurant. Villas at the property include unique amenities like private lifts
Offering a private rooftop with stunning views of Los Angeles, a saltwater pool and comfortable indoor/outdoor seating, this elegant 4-star hotel is within one kilometer of the Sunset Strip. Each spacious suite at Petit Ermitage is equipped with a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and iPod docking station
West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval 2017
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Along with 2 restaurants, this hotel has a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 4 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness center, and a poolside bar. All 149 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and pillowtop beds. Comforts include premium bedding and down comforters
3 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a nightclub are available at this hotel. Other amenities include 4 bars/lounges, a fitness center, and a poolside bar. All 300 rooms feature modern comforts like LCD TVs with cable channels, along with WiFi. Other amenities available to guests include 24-hour room service, minibars
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. Free manager’s reception are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness center, a coffee shop/café, and a rooftop terrace are onsite. All 216 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and pillowtop beds, iPod docks, TVs, & minibars.
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and self parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. Concierge services, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. All 62 rooms feature comforts like pillowtop beds and premium bedding, refrigerators and coffee makers, flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, free WiFi and free bottled water.