For many people, the image of Hollywood, and Los Angeles in general, is a place full of glitz and glamour, and positively full of celebrities, or lacking in celebrities, with them hiding in their mansions or in exclusive and elitist places. clubs that only celebrities can go to.
The reality is that neither of these extremes is correct. If you’re visiting Los Angeles, chances are you won’t see a celebrity. But equally, if you live in Hollywood, celebrity spotting is just another perk of living in glamorous surroundings.
Another nugget of truth that can be gleaned from the Hollywood rumor mill is that there are specific places where celebrities go to do the things that regular people enjoy: there are shops, restaurants, night spots, and even video stores that are favorites of celebrities. stars. But the fact is that everyone is welcome, not just celebrities!
Some of the stars’ favorite restaurants include the seafood specialist Crustacean, where the key is to dress and act like a movie star; Spago, celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck’s restaurant, which many argue sets the bar for Hollywood dining (which, when you consider that some of the richest people in the world live here, is certainly saying something!); Patrick’s Roadhouse, a favorite celebrity breakfast spot (where now-California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger had a permanent table!); and, of course, The Ivy, a favorite of Demi Moore and Kiefer Sutherland, which itself has made several film appearances, most notably in John Travolta and Danny DeVito’s ‘Get Shorty’ and the 1992 smash hit ‘The Bodyguard. ‘.
The best nightspots where stars choose to shine include music venues The Viper Room, which, while small and intimate, has seen stars of the magnitude including Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, The Counting Crows and Lenny Kravitz; The Roxy, once the second home of rockers Guns ‘n Roses; and The Troubadour, which has seen the likes of Elton John and Tom Waits perform. Favorite nightclubs include the world famous Whiskey a Go Go (which itself has an impressive musical history), El Floradita and The Sky Bar.
And finally, if you feel you need to take something from the country of the stars, the most beloved stores by celebrities include Di Fabrizio Shoes, shoemaker of the likes of Frank Sinatra, Robert De Niro and Liza Minnelli; Book Soup, a bookstore that also often has star signings; Illume Candles, makers of candles that keep the houses of the stars shining; and every celebrity’s favorite fashion store, Fred Segal, referenced in fashion-obsessed movies like ‘Clueless’ and ‘Legally Blonde’, and has a reputation for trend-setting and essential fashion.
LA has two Fred Segal stores, one in Hollywood and one in nearby Santa Monica, an area that is popular with celebrities due to its beautiful beaches and laid-back lifestyle. It is home to Patrick’s Roadhouse and, in addition to being home to some of Los Angeles’ best restaurants, fashion stores and hotels, it is also home to many major stars including Bob Dylan, Anjelica Houston, Christina Ricci and Tobey Maguire. .
There are also plenty of top quality hotels in Santa Monica, so if you fancy living like an LA star, this is the place to be!
