Celebrity Hotspots in LA You Can Visit
Los Angeles is the epicenter of celebrity sightings worldwide. In addition to producing films and television shows, the city is home to major sports franchises. Its streets are crowded with famous people due to its legendary recording studios and amazing concert venues. Los Angeles is a home to a select collection of megastars. They leave home surrounded by bodyguards and tinted glass. The majority of celebrities, along with thousands of others who go about their daily lives doing things like dining, shopping, taking in the great outdoors, or simply stopping by a local café for coffee. You can see well-known faces “in the wild” at these celebrity hotspots in Los Angeles.
Here is a list of some of the top spots in LA to witness Hollywood celebrities.
Walk of Fame Star Ceremony
The world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame features more than 2,800 terrazzo and brass stars embedded in the sidewalk along 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street. The five-pointed stars honour the accomplishments of actors, musicians, directors, producers and others in the entertainment industry.
There is a public-viewing area for all Walk of Fame star ceremonies which are free and do not have assigned seating. Star ceremonies start at 11:30am to 12:15pm.
TCL Chinese Theatre – Forecourt of the Stars
One of the world’s most iconic cinemas, the TCL Chinese Theatre opened as Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on May 18, 1927, with the premiere of Cecil B. DeMille’s The King of Kings. The Hollywood landmark has hosted many movie premieres since then, as well as three Academy Award ceremonies and numerous events.
Besides its Chinese design, the theatre’s most distinct feature is the Forecourt of the Stars, with hundreds of celebrity handprints, footprints, and autographs immortalized in the concrete. Nearly 200 celebrity prints are on view at any time as new prints are added and slabs are rotated out. While handprint ceremonies are not as frequent as the Walk of Fame star ceremonies, they are likewise and free to the public.
Dolby Theatre – The Oscars
It is located adjacent to the TCL Chinese inside Ovation Hollywood. Dolby Theatre has been hosting the Oscars since its opening in November 2001. Fans can register for a lottery for a chance to sit in the bleachers and watch the red-carpet arrivals.
TV TAPINGS
Several aspiring stars who have made their presence on American Idol, America’s Got Talent and The Voice along with the celebs who have participated on Dancing With the Stars and chatting with Jimmy Kimmel attend a live TV taping in person. It is one of the best tourist experiences. And what is more, they are free.
Coffee Shops
Justin and Hailey Bieber have helped open Community Goods, a coffee shop on LA’s congested coffee shop map soon after its opening in 2023. This buzzing Beverly Grove see-and-bee-seen scene comprises the influenced and wannabe influencers. Porsche and G-Wagon-driving Gen Z-ers in spendy hoodies, designer sneakers, and Uggs a go-go. There is often a lengthy line for its matcha marvels, vanilla lattes, and the ever-popular breakfast sliders.
Erewhon
Erewhon with its eleven area locations including three more has become a hub of upscale LA wellness culture. It started in Boston in 1966, and since its expansion found its natural home in Los Angeles. The city’s ethos is expressed in its name borrowed from a novel in which Erewhon (an anagram of “nowhere”) is a utopian society where individuals are responsible for their own health and illness is a crime.
Pam’s Coffy
A visit to Pam’s Coffy will give an opportunity to grab an autograph from any of the celebrities present. It opened in 2024 and its name is given after actress Pam Grier (whom Tarantino directed in Jackie Brown) and Jack’s Hill 1973 film Coffy, in which Frier starred.
Fanny’s – Academy Museum
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures opened in 2001. It houses more than 13 million objects in a 300,000 square-foot campus designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect Renzo Piano. The museum hosts numerous events with celebrity guests, from Q&As at movie screenings to book signings.
The museum’s signature restaurant, Fanny’s, is named after a celeb – legendary movie, vaudeville, theatre and radio star Fanny Brice. Its comfortable yet classy Old Hollywood style, echoing OG movie star hangs Perino’s and Brown Derby, is also not lost on today’s famed faces perusing the museum or attending events on site.
Mother Wolf
Mother Wolf, a restaurant in Hollywood’s red-hot Vinyl District was opened by the acclaimed chef Evan Funke at the beginning of 2022. Celebs have been flocking the restaurant since 2022. It is located in the historic Citizen News building adjacent to The Hollywood Grande (formerly Thompson Hollywood). Mother Wolf is Funke’s homage to Rome and its mythical founders, Romulus and Remus, and the she-wolf, Lupa Capitolina. Carciofi Alla Giudia (fried artichokes) is a must for every restaurant goer. Its signature dishes include the classic cacio e pepe, Roman-style thin crust pizzas, and homemade gelati and sorbetti.
Mr.T
This buzzy Parisian bistro in Hollywood’s hip Sycamore District has celebs salivating. Mr. T’s upscale take on French street food is described as “quiet luxury”. It has made it into the list of one of the best restaurants in the city. Try during the day for its exquisite pastries while you visit the nearby shops and art galleries.
Musso & Frank Grill
One of the most legendary dining spots in Los Angeles is Hollywood’s oldest restaurant, Musso & Frank Grill. Sit in one of the restaurant’s large red booths and order a Martini and steak while you wait on your favourite celeb to walk through the doors. Famous fans include Quentin Tarantino, who featured Musso’s prominently in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Nobu Malibu
Nobu Malibu, located up the coast off Pacific Coast Highway is a Japanese-Peruvian restaurant. It is a popular dining spot for the rich and famous. Pick up any celebrity magazine and you’re likely to see photos of stars stepping into or out of this high-end Malibu restaurant. If you’re planning a visit to Nobu, it’s worth it for the delicious selection of sushi and sashimi creations, but it will likely set you back a pretty penny.
Polo Lounge – Beverly Hills Hotel
Think of a celebrity, and they’ve probably stayed at the Beverly Hills Hotel or sipped cocktails in the Polo Lounge. Elizabeth Taylor reportedly spent six of her honeymoons in the hotel’s bungalows! If a power lunch at the Polo Lounge isn’t in your budget, a stroll around the grounds will do.
