If you're visiting Los Angeles, there's a good chance you'll be hoping to spot someone famous while you're out exploring the city.
And while celebrity sightings are never guaranteed, LA stars do shop, eat, grab coffee and run errands just like everyone else. The trick is knowing which neighborhoods and public places are worth visiting.
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From the shopping streets of Beverly Hills to the Calabasas spots associated with the Kardashian family, here are some places to keep on your radar.
1. The Grove is a classic celebrity spotting destination
The Grove in the Fairfax District is one of the most recognizable shopping destinations in Los Angeles, with its open-air streets, dancing fountain, restaurants and vintage trolley.
It's also a place where visitors have a chance of spotting familiar faces browsing stores, enjoying lunch or spending time with their families.
The neighboring Original Farmers Market is worth exploring too, with plenty of food stalls and places to grab a coffee while you people-watch.
2. Rodeo Drive brings the Beverly Hills glamour
If you picture a celebrity shopping trip in Los Angeles, you're probably imagining Rodeo Drive.
The famous Beverly Hills shopping street is lined with luxury boutiques, designer storefronts and high-end fashion houses, attracting shoppers from around the world.
Even if you aren't planning to buy anything, it's worth taking a walk through the area and exploring the surrounding Golden Triangle, where upscale restaurants and hotels add to the atmosphere.
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3. Calabasas is Kardashian country
For anyone hoping to spot members of the Kardashian-Jenner family, Calabasas is an obvious area to explore.
The family has long been associated with the area, and The Commons at Calabasas is a popular open-air shopping and dining destination where visitors can browse stores, stop for coffee or enjoy a meal.
Don't expect the Kardashians to be waiting outside, of course, but the wider Calabasas area offers a glimpse of the upscale suburban lifestyle often associated with reality television's most famous family.
4. Celebrity-favorite restaurants are worth knowing about
LA's restaurant scene is full of places known for attracting actors, musicians and other entertainment-industry figures.
The Ivy on Robertson Boulevard has a long-standing reputation as a see-and-be-seen dining spot, while Catch LA in West Hollywood is known for its rooftop setting and glamorous atmosphere.
Nobu Malibu is another famous destination, combining high-end Japanese-Peruvian dining with ocean views.
Go because you like the food and atmosphere rather than expecting a celebrity to appear at the next table.
5. Erewhon is where grocery shopping becomes a talking point
In Los Angeles, even a trip to the grocery store can become a celebrity-spotting opportunity.
Erewhon has become synonymous with LA's luxury wellness scene, with its organic groceries, expensive smoothies and fashionable clientele.
Its locations around the city attract plenty of attention, making it an interesting stop for visitors curious about the lifestyle that fills celebrity social media feeds.
6. Runyon Canyon offers a chance to see stars outdoors
Not every celebrity sighting happens in a restaurant or designer store.
Runyon Canyon is a popular hiking destination in the Hollywood Hills, offering city views and trails that attract locals, visitors and fitness enthusiasts.
You might see someone recognizable enjoying a walk, but the real reward is the scenery and the chance to experience one of LA's best-known outdoor spaces.
7. West Hollywood is full of places to eat, drink and people-watch
West Hollywood is another area worth exploring if you enjoy the mix of restaurants, nightlife and luxury hotels that defines LA's entertainment scene.
The Sunset Strip has plenty of places to dine or enjoy a drink, while nearby Melrose Avenue offers shopping, cafés and fashionable restaurants.
Rather than chasing individual celebrities, spend time enjoying the neighborhood and you may find the people-watching is entertainment enough.
Remember that celebrity sightings are never guaranteed
Los Angeles is home to countless famous people, but they're not attractions with scheduled appearances.
Visit these places because they're enjoyable destinations in their own right, respect people's privacy and treat any unexpected sighting as a bonus.
And if you happen to spot a familiar face ordering a smoothie or browsing a clothing rack, you'll have experienced a very ordinary moment in a very star-studded city.
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