Go to dining establishments where celebrities most often hang out. Celebrities can be seen dining with friends and family or with business clients at various places around Hollywood. Restaurants including The Ivy, Mr. Chow, Nate & Al's Deli, and Patrick's Roadhouse are very attractive spots for the starts. Some places are on the inexpensive side and easy to dine in. Other more expensive and high-profiled restaurants may require reservations or name-dropping to dine at their place.
Go on a film studio tour in Los Angeles. Noted television production studios, such as Warner Brothers, Paramount, NBC, Sony, and Universal Studios, offer tours to the public. While on tour, you could possibly run into a number of celebrity singers or actors waiting for their cue time. Check out the website of each studio to find related information about their prices, hours, maps, photos and an overview of the studio.
Attend Los Angeles events. Buy tickets to a film premiere or awards show such as the Grammy's, Academy Awards, or the Emmy Awards. Go to a theater opening night show. Attend the parades where celebrities will participate. Volunteer for star-studded charity affairs. The city holds special Hall of Fame occasions.
Go shopping in some of the popular areas. Celebrities have the means to buy a lot of clothes, shoes, accessories, groceries and gadgets. They are often spotted on Rodeo Drive, the Sunset Plaza, Melrose Avenue, Farmer's Market, and Westwood Village. Stars can also be seen at popular salons, hairdressers and even doctor's offices.
Get tickets to see a celebrity at a live taping. This can be an educational, enjoyable and memorable experience. This is also one of the easiest ways to spot a celeb. Call the studio offices to request tickets to see the live taping shows. The tickets are free. The downside is that you may have to wait to get them, as requests are made every day.