For anyone who visits Los Angeles, catching a glimpse of their favorite celebrities is a dream come true. In fact, many people go all the way to Los Angeles only to see their favorite stars for real. Some places offer a better chance for this to happen. It may be a celebrity hangout or the premiere of a film. Howsoever much you may want to, you sure cannot head straight into their homes to meet them but there are numerous places that you can visit to know your stars better or just to catch a glimpse of them. We list a few for you.
1. Guided bus tours in LA
A guided tour around the city takes you around to the landmarks in the city, even perhaps for a roadside glimpse of your favorite stars’ homes. Opt for the plan that excites you the most. Pick and drop facility is available from the hotels.
2. A bird’s eye view
For those willing to shell out some more money, helicopter rides lasting for a duration of fifteen minutes to over an hour are perfect to see the lit up Hollywood at night and to see the town from up close. This gets you a look at even the places confined by huge walls.
3. The Walk of Fame
This place, having been in place since 1958, gets more than 10 million visitors a year. It is a manifestation of the obvious admiration of people for the performers. A picture clicked here makes fans feel closer to the artists.
4. A ceremony to honor a star
The stars descend to this place for functions that are held in honor of the celebrities. The schedule is available on the web for people to plan a trip well in advance.
5. Movie premiere
Theaters such as Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, the Egyptian Theatre and El Capitan are the usual places for the premieres. Line up near the red carpet when your favorite stars’ movie premieres and get to see them in flesh and blood.
6. Stage performances
When not busy with a shooting schedule, several stars take time out for a performance on stage. Those who keep themselves posted on their movie stars’ activities will surely not miss out on a performance at Los Angeles Music Center or the Geffen Playhouse.
7. Book festivals
Celebrities often go over to the Barnes and Noble store at The Grove for promoting their own books or to give a stamp of approval to other’ books. West Hollywood Book Fair and LA Times Festival of Books are also quite popular.
8. Glittering award ceremonies
Award ceremonies are attended by the biggest of stars. The sartorial style of the celebrities on such occasions goes on to set the fashion trends for the year.
9. Film festivals
Popular and celebrated performers from all over the world come over to promote their own films or to support others’. Just drop by to have a look at the celebrities. Enjoy the glitz and glamor around you.
10. Popular hangouts
Like everyone else, stars are often spotted letting their hair down at nightclubs in LA. Some of the more popular ones are MI6, Supperclub and My Studio.