There's nothing quite like seeing stars in their natural habitat. When in La La Land you might just as easily spot one walking on the beach in Santa Monica as you would haunting a gallery downtown. But if you want an almost guaranteed celebrity sighting, head for the Sunset Marquis Hotel & Villas. Hidden on a tree-lined cul-de-sac just steps from the Sunset Strip, this hotel boasts a long-standing history of welcoming big names, from Joan Jett to Mario Batali. An on-site recording studio makes it easy to see why Chris Cornell, Green Day, Slash and the Kings of Leon have all been found roaming the halls here. Private villas also help. One of our favorite aspects of this hotel is the Mediterranean-style pool area. If you're not up for a night at the super sexy Bar 1200, opt for brunch at opt for brunch at The Restaurant, the on-site eatery run by chef Guillaume Burlion.