Talk of the town: It was in these school grounds that former students Anthony Kiedis and Michael "Flea" Balzary, Hillel Slovak and Jack Irons formed The Red Hot Chilli Peppers back in 1983.
Word to the wise: Self-drivers, rejoice; there's free parking here.
Widely regarded as the most successful ongoing fundraising event in the history of the Los Angeles Unified School District, the Melrose Trading Post is an all-day event that takes place every Sunday - rain or shine - in the parking lot of Fairfax High School. Just off the main Melrose retail stretch, it's a great activity to tie in with a West Hollywood shopping trip.
Around 200 vendors gather to sell handmade jewellery, antique wares and vintage clothing and shoes at jaw-droppingly affordable prices. There's only a handful of food trucks huddled near the stage, but it's all hearty, delicious fare - from Argentinean barbecue to world-class crepes.
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