WHERE TO SPOT CELEBRITIES
Trying to spot Hollywood stars in Los Angeles is comparable to going
whale watching — you can search and search with no guarantee of a
sighting … and then boom, there they are when you’re not looking!
Here are some popular spots you can visit that will up your chances
of seeing a familiar face in the crowd.
BRENTWOOD COUNTRY MART
This chic, family-friendly cluster of boutiques and eateries on the
Westside between Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades are popular
with stars such as Reese Witherspoon, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner
and Alessandra Ambrosio.
RUNYON CANYON
A 160-acre park in Hollywood, Runyon Canyon offers the opportunity
for a sweat-inducing workout and the chance to see fit stars (often
with their dogs) including Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel, Natalie
Portman, Orlando Bloom, Justin Bieber, Channing Tatum and
Alexander Skarsgard. While it’s considered a bit of a cliché among
locals and there are far better hikes around the city, trekking up
Runyon is a good way to nail your workout goals and star-spotting
ambitions in one.
CRAIG’S
This high-end steakhouse by restaurateur Craig Susser is also
hopping with Hollywood stars — from entertainment staples like
Mariah Carey to young reality stars such as Kendall Jenner.
FOUR SEASONS BEVERLY HILLS
This beautiful hotel tucked away on Doheny Drive is brimming with
celebrities any time of the year as it often hosts press junkets for new
movies. However, if you visit during Oscar or Golden Globes weekend,
you’re bound to bump into a future award winner in the lobby.
ACE HOTEL
Downtown L.A. is on the rise, and there’s no better example of that
than the Ace Hotel, which boasts a swanky rooftop packed with
hipsters, musicians and models (Matt Damon and Jennifer Lawrence
are among the A-listers who have hung out there). If you want some
culture with your cocktail, check out a show or musical act at the
Theatre at the Ace Hotel.
The Broad
Photo: Iwan Baan
Courtesy of The Broad and Diller Scofidio + Renfro
EQUINOX IN WEST HOLLYWOOD
A more sophisticated way to sweat/star spot is to workout at
Equinox’s trendy West Hollywood location,