Beverly Grove in West Hollywood in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Tail o' the Pup
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 8, 2023
1. Tail o' the Pup Marker
The famous Tail o' the Pup hot dog stand debuted in Los Angeles in 1946. Originally located at La Cienega and Beverly Blvd.
Designed by architect Milton Black in 1939, this original building has been carefully preserved and fully restored to its former glory by the 1933 Group in 2022.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1946.
Location. 34° 5.333′ N, 118° 22.612′ W. Marker is in West Hollywood, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Beverly Grove. It is on Santa Monica Boulevard just west of La Cienega Boulevard, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8512 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood CA 90069, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named The Doors Workshop (a few steps from this marker); Schindler House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Whisky a Go-Go (approx. half a mile away); Wolff Residence (approx. half a mile away); Queer Village in Protest (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Ronda (approx. Ύ mile away); Colonial House (approx. Ύ mile away); The Andalusia (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Hollywood.
Another marker is no longer nearby.
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Regarding Tail o' the Pup. In 2022 the famous hot dog stand was moved here and incorporated into a new restaurant at the historic site of The Doors Workshop (see nearby marker).
Identical plaques are in two locations in the sidewalk, and on an exterior wall upstairs.
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 8, 2023
2. Tail o' the Pup
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 8, 2023
3. Tail o' the Pup Marker
Identical markers located on a wall upstairs.
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 8, 2023
4. Tail o' the Pup and Marker
The markers lay flat in the sidewalk.
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 8, 2023
5. Tail o' the Pup - History Display
6. Sigourney Weaver - 1983
Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 641 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 1, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
