How to navigate Los Angeles to find the best celebrity sighting locations

I was born and raised in LA and have seen many celebrities out and about in LA. Here are some tips for places to go to maximize your celebrity sightings.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Check out coffee shops (especially Starbucks) in areas near celebrity homes. Most common areas are Beverly Hills, Hollywood, North Hollywood, Bel Air. My friend and I used to hang out at Buzz coffee on Sunset and Laurel Canyon Blvd.

2. If you see paparazzi hanging around, then someone famous is nearby. The paps don't waste their time. Usually they get tip offs about where a celeb is. I was at the Ivy restaurant (113 Robertson Blvd.) and saw a swarm of paps outside. Half an hour later Sharon Stone came out of the restaurant.

3. Check out the clubs on Sunset like the Roxy, Viper Room, etc. My brother is a bouncer at several clubs in Hollywood and he says that celebs show up almost every night. Try to go on a week night. Celebs often go when it is less crowded.

4. Spend the day on Rodeo Drive. Once again look for paparazzi to tip you off.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are up for driving around, buy a star map. I am not guaranteeing anything, but every star map I have seen is accurate. After all, it worked for Michael Moore in Bowling for Columbine.
• Other places to check out: Arclight Theater, Amoeba Records, Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles, The Grove, Pinkberry, Sprinkles (Beverly Hills).
• This article does not guarantee results. These tips have worked for me in the past and should help you target areas of LA to search. Best of luck!
• Do not harass celebrities! This article does not condone that. Many celebs I have seen I have not gone up to, just noted that I have seen them.

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