#FlyWashington Magazine Fall 2017 | Page 39

WHERE TO SPOT CELEBRITIES Trying to spot Hollywood stars in Los Angeles is comparable to going whale watching — you can search and search with no guarantee of a sighting … and then boom, there they are when you’re not looking! Here are some popular spots you can visit that will up your chances of seeing a familiar face in the crowd. BRENTWOOD COUNTRY MART This chic, family-friendly cluster of boutiques and eateries on the Westside between Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades are popular with stars such as Reese Witherspoon, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner and Alessandra Ambrosio. RUNYON CANYON A 160-acre park in Hollywood, Runyon Canyon offers the opportunity for a sweat-inducing workout and the chance to see fit stars (often with their dogs) including Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel, Natalie Portman, Orlando Bloom, Justin Bieber, Channing Tatum and Alexander Skarsgard. While it’s considered a bit of a cliché among locals and there are far better hikes around the city, trekking up Runyon is a good way to nail your workout goals and star-spotting ambitions in one. CRAIG’S This high-end steakhouse by restaurateur Craig Susser is also hopping with Hollywood stars — from entertainment staples like Mariah Carey to young reality stars such as Kendall Jenner. FOUR SEASONS BEVERLY HILLS This beautiful hotel tucked away on Doheny Drive is brimming with celebrities any time of the year as it often hosts press junkets for new movies. However, if you visit during Oscar or Golden Globes weekend, you’re bound to bump into a future award winner in the lobby. ACE HOTEL Downtown L.A. is on the rise, and there’s no better example of that than the Ace Hotel, which boasts a swanky rooftop packed with hipsters, musicians and models (Matt Damon and Jennifer Lawrence are among the A-listers who have hung out there). If you want some culture with your cocktail, check out a show or musical act at the Theatre at the Ace Hotel. The Broad Photo: Iwan Baan Courtesy of The Broad and Diller Scofidio + Renfro EQUINOX IN WEST HOLLYWOOD A more sophisticated way to sweat/star spot is to workout at Equinox’s trendy West Hollywood location,