2 Best Sights in West Hollywood, Fairfax, and Mid-Wilshire, Los Angeles

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We've compiled the best of the best in West Hollywood, Fairfax, and Mid-Wilshire - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

Mid-Wilshire Fodor's choice

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures sits on the corner of Wilshire and Fairfax, with a giant spherical dome that features a 1,000-seat theater and stunning terrace with views of the Hollywood Hills. Inside, the museum has enlightening exhibitions that delve into the history of cinema with interactive exhibits, videos of award-winning storytellers, multiple theaters, and immersive experiences.

Petersen Automotive Museum

Mid-Wilshire Fodor's choice

Car lovers enjoy strolling around more than 300 rare classic automobiles, vintage cars, and iconic motorized vehicles from film and pop culture, including Batmobile, the DeLorean from Back to the Future, and the car from Ghostbusters. Take the 90-minute self-guided tour of the basement-level Vault. The museum itself is a work of art; the eye-catching stainless steel design of curving lines gives it a futuristic look.