{"id":103304,"date":"2017-03-18T22:09:12","date_gmt":"2017-03-18T22:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/militarytimes\/uncategorized\/2017\/03\/18\/get-starry-eyed-at-l-a-s-top-sites-for-celebrity-spotting\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T11:36:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T11:36:53","slug":"get-starry-eyed-at-l-a-s-top-sites-for-celebrity-spotting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/militarytimes\/off-duty\/2017\/03\/18\/get-starry-eyed-at-l-a-s-top-sites-for-celebrity-spotting\/","title":{"rendered":"Get starry-eyed at L.A.’s top sites for celebrity spotting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Crooner Randy Newman famously belted out, “I Love L.A.!” and you’ve gotta admit, Randy was definitely onto something. There’s plenty to adore about the City of Angels, like its incredible dining scene and world-famous perfect weather. But there’s one facet that truly sets Los Angeles apart from other great cities: It’s the world’s de facto entertainment capital and a haven for the stars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Home to dozens of movie and television studios, Los Angeles has been a town where dreams are made \u2014 or crushed \u2014 and has ranked as a celebrity-watcher’s paradise since the industry’s earliest days. While the places and names may have changed over the years, we’ve found your best bets for snagging a selfie with today’s stars of stage and screen. From favored hangouts for the likes of Jennifer Lawrence to Sylvester Stallone, we say, “hooray for Hollywood,” indeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chateau Marmont<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most infamous party spots of the rich and famous, the Chateau Marmont<\/a> has enjoyed a long history of hosting celebrities that dates back to Hollywood’s golden age. Known for its secluded bungalows and low-key bar, the part-hotel, part-eatery, part-apartment complex located on L.A.’s famed Sunset Boulevard has wooed show business elite since it opened in 1929. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It quickly became a favorite hangout for the likes of Billy Wilder and F Scott Fitzgerald, and today, stars ranging from from James Franco to Lindsay Lohan have lived at the hotel for a period of time, notoriously slugging back libations at its famed Bar Marmont. The Chateau has found itself the subject of everything from films (Sofia Coppola’s 2010 flick “Somewhere” was shot entirely on its premises) to song (Lana Del Rey alludes to it in her atmospheric track “Off to the Races”), ensuring its legend will continue to live on. <\/p>\n\n\n

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From mountains to the sea, in the entertainment capital of the world, this is Los Angeles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n

Universal Studios Hollywood<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s no better way to spot a famed actor or actress than in their natural habitat: on a studio lot where films and shows are shot. Fortunately for those hungry for a brush with fame, many lots offer exclusive tours that give visitors a peek at both the production of current projects and take a look back at legendary ones, and there’s none better than the tour at Universal Studios<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the filming locale for countless productions, including films like “Psycho” and “Jurassic Park” and televisions shows like “Gilmore Girls,” the studio’s tram tour takes visitors around its many studios and backlots. You’ll see replicas of Chicago streets (where “ER” was filmed) to New York City (as seen in “Transformers”). One highlight is a stop at a small lake where the nefarious mechanical shark from “Jaws” resides \u2014 and has a penchant for popping out of the water to say hello to passersby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catch<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently named by The Hollywood Reporter as the hottest restaurant in Los Angeles, Catch<\/a> is a seafood hot spot that’s recently lured everyone from top rappers, like A$AP Rocky, to veteran actors, like Sylvester Stallone. While securing a reservation could be a stretch, it’s worth a try to check out both its crowd of power players and expertly crafted seafood dishes, which include everything from whole snapper to sushi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can’t get a reservation in Los Angeles? Try venturing to their other location in New York’s Meatpacking District, a spot that’s just as buzzy.

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