Where To Go If You Want To Be "Scene" In Los Angeles

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If you want to see stars (or if you want to pretend to be one), here are some of LA's "scene-y" spots. We suggest putting on some enormous shades while you pretend to duck the paparazzi.

Mr Chow LA

344 N Camden Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

If you go to this Beverly Hills Chinese restaurant and don’t see a celebrity then something is seriously wrong in the world. In fact, you might want to go home and wait for the impending apocalypse.

If you go to this Beverly Hills Chinese restaurant and don’t see a celebrity then something is seriously wrong in the world. In fact, you might want to go home and wait for the impending apocalypse.

Crown Bar

7321 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles , CA 90046

Who isn’t at Crown Bar? Party girl extraordinaire/train wreck Lindsay Lohan, party girl extraordinaire Paris Hilton, baby mama Nicole Richie, baby mama #2 Christina Aguilera, reality “star” Lauren Conrad… It seems like everyone’s here, well except for us “normal” people.

The Grove

189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90036

If you HAVE to go to the mall, then you simply have to go to the Grove. The parking situation is irritating, there’s a high likelihood you’ll get run over by a trolley while you’re walking around, and the place is overrun with high school students. And for some reason LA’s elite still keep coming back.

If you HAVE to go to the mall, then you simply have to go to the Grove. The parking situation is irritating, there’s a high likelihood you’ll get run over by a trolley while you’re walking around, and the place is overrun with high school students. And for some reason LA’s elite still keep coming back.

Kitson

115 S Robertson Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Robertson Boulevard (between Beverly and 3rd) is the mothership when it comes to scenes. Between celeb shopping meccas Kitson and Lisa Kline, you’re bound to see someone famous.

Robertson Boulevard (between Beverly and 3rd) is the mothership when it comes to scenes. Between celeb shopping meccas Kitson and Lisa Kline, you’re bound to see someone famous.

Kitson

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Where you can look like Paris…

Katsuya

11777 San Vicente Boulevard 120, Los Angeles, CA 90049

Trust nightlife empire SBE to turn something as everyday as sushi into an “nightlife experience.” The Katsuya restaurants are designed by Phillipe Starck, so you can look super cool when all you’re doing is just sitting at a table! We hear Jay-Z comes here, maybe you can slip him our demo…

Trust nightlife empire SBE to turn something as everyday as sushi into an “nightlife experience.” The Katsuya restaurants are designed by Phillipe Starck, so you can look super cool when all you’re doing is just sitting at a table! We hear Jay-Z comes here, maybe you can slip him our demo…

Katsuya-- Hollywood

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Do you feel like you’re being watched?

Arclight Hollywood

6360 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

If you’re still waiting for your custom Bose speakers to arrive for your home theater, then head to the Arclight to get your movie fix. If it’s good enough for Justin Timberlake, it’s good enough for you.

If you’re still waiting for your custom Bose speakers to arrive for your home theater, then head to the Arclight to get your movie fix. If it’s good enough for Justin Timberlake, it’s good enough for you.

Runyon Canyon

2001 N Fuller Ave Los Angeles , CA 90046

If you’ve got a pooch, this is the place to be seen walking it. This off-leash dog park is bombarded every day of the week with locals and their four-legged friends. Keep a lookout for animal-loving celebs like Drew Barrymore.

Les Deux

1638 N. Las Palmas Ave. Los Angeles , CA 90028

Any celeb worth their salt has been to Les Deux. While the place used to be a hangout for Madonna it has been downgraded to a place where cast members from “The Hills” and Wilmer Valderrama hang out. Still, just about every other celeb who’s gone to rehab has been to this legendary spot.

 

CUT

9500 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles , CA 90024

All of Hollywood’s power couples come here to eat Wolfgang Puck’s deliciously expensive steaks. Tom and Katie, David and Victoria, Spencer and Heidi. Yes, we are disgusted with ourselves for referring to Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag as a “power couple.”

CUT

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Cut into that $160 steak!

Foxtail Supper Club

9077 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles , CA 90046

The Hiltons know it, the Maddens know it, the cast of “The Hills” knows it, so it’s about time you did too. Restaurants are SO passe. If you’re anybody, you eat at supper club, dahling.

The Scene

Ketchup - West Hollywood

8590 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Condiments are just so hip. So it only makes sense that a restaurant named after ketchup would be so… hip. Tara Reid has a stake in the place so it only makes sense that people like Lance Bass show up to eat there.

Condiments are just so hip. So it only makes sense that a restaurant named after ketchup would be so… hip. Tara Reid has a stake in the place so it only makes sense that people like Lance Bass show up to eat there.

Ketchup

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Where’s the mustard?

Fred Segal

8118 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Where DID you get that perfectly faded vintage Mickey Mouse tee? Fred Segal, naturally. Celebs flock to this store like fat men flock to fried chicken. P Diddy, Paris Hilton, Christina Aguilera, and Sarah Jessica Parker are just some of the MANY celebs who have Fred fetishes.

Where DID you get that perfectly faded vintage Mickey Mouse tee? Fred Segal, naturally. Celebs flock to this store like fat men flock to fried chicken. P Diddy, Paris Hilton, Christina Aguilera, and Sarah Jessica Parker are just some of the MANY celebs who have Fred fetishes.

Fred Segal

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God bless America (and Fred Segal).

NOBU LA

903 North La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90069

Ridiculously expensive sushi? Count us in! But could you make our sushi with no rice? We’re trying to count carbs, thanks. Is that Jennifer Aniston? OMG, it’s the Olson twins!

Ridiculously expensive sushi? Count us in! But could you make our sushi with no rice? We’re trying to count carbs, thanks. Is that Jennifer Aniston? OMG, it’s the Olson twins!

Hyde

8029 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles , CA 90046

Where does Hilary Duff get drunk and Cameron Diaz snuggle with her date? Hyde, of course! This Sunset Strip club is all about the A-list crowd, so don’t be too upset when you can’t get in.

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Discussions

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Let’s not forget The Ivy on Robertson….!

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I really need those sunglasses in the guide pic. :)

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Another great guide — way to go!!

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The SFV, Los Angeles
Likes: sweet pickles, English Bulldog puppies, jukeboxes, bicycles, and wheat beer. Dislikes: traffic jams, people who talk during yoga classes, murky swimming pools, excessively sweet frosting, and surly librarians.