1. The Grove
9.1
189 The Grove Dr (at W 3rd St), Los Angeles, CA
Shopping Mall · Mid-City West · 661 tips and reviews
Roxanne Rockett: If you're visiting LA The Grove is a must. If you're a local, you know this is what living in LA is all about...a beautiful environment, restaurants, shopping and people watching.
Dave A. Peart: Great outdoor Mall with nice shops and restaurants. Nice place to sit out and enjoy the weather and people watch. You may even see a celebrity or two. Go during the week day and catch Mario Lopez.
Jason C: People watching, good eats, solid shopping, and good eats. Great for killing a few hours for tourists and residents alike.
2. The Ivy
9.0
113 N Robertson Blvd (at Alden Dr), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 313 tips and reviews
Las Vegas Mannequins: Great people watching!
Vanity Fair Agenda: On a sunny day, this is the perfect place to sit outside and smell the roses (literally) while indulging in great people watching. Order the crab salad for lunch—a patron favorite.
Meshi Davis: Absolutely fabulous place and location! Sit outside so you can appreciate the natural beauty that surrounds you. Fresh flowers, international soft music along with, people watching too? Priceless.
4. SLS Hotel
8.5
465 S La Cienega Blvd (at Clifton Way), Los Angeles, CA
Hotel · Mid-City West · 163 tips and reviews
AdventureGirl Stef: Great place for people watching, cocktails+ a killer desert bar!
Curt Meeuwsen: A great hangout in Beverly Hills and a great selection of bars and restaurants. The bar Tres is a great sanctuary and the restaurant Bazaar has a cool “piazza” feeling. Always great people watching.
Ray Hartjen: Outside areas are cool to sit at, sip a cocktail, and people watch.
6. Joan's on Third
9.1
8350 W 3rd St (at Kings Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Café · Mid-City West · 288 tips and reviews
DAN COX: The only thing better than the food is the people watching. Both are classic LA!
Kerin S.: hit up the market before a picnic or sit outside for some people watching...either way, make sure to order the chicken milanese sandwich!
Tyler: Eat there or take away, just don't forget the desserts or the people watching outside.
Alison Evans: Best place for people watching
Kevin Curtis: For a romantic evening, book a dinner table outside around the fountain, thereafter, the theater is only a step away.
Christine Marie Bryant: Love it ! nice to walk around ....there were a lot of smokers though :(
9. Coffee Commissary
7.9
801 N Fairfax Ave (at Willoughby Ave), West Hollywood, CA
Coffee Shop · 124 tips and reviews
Jennifer R: On a warm day, get an iced coffee, and sit outside and people watch.
Jordan Ender: Hipster baristas in vests, great coffee, iced americanos, great outside space for people watching. What more could you want?
Sam Wing: Great place to grab some espresso (at a fair price!) and get some work done. Inside and outdoor seating for your people watching pleasure.
12. Melrose Trading Post
8.5
7850 Melrose Ave (at N Fairfax Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Flea Market · Mid-City West · 56 tips and reviews
Chelsea: Come early to beat the crowd but come late to people watch. If you're looking for denim cutoff shorts, you will find more than enough here.
Ashley Dando: A good spot to while away a lazy Sunday afternoon. People watching is almost as good as looking for a bargain
Joshua Van Dyk: Very cool place. We have been there twice and always found something cool at a good price. It is a very solid mix of upcycled furniture, clothing and other cool finds. Definitely worth going to.
13. La Piazza
7.3
6301 W 3rd St (The Grove), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 66 tips and reviews
James 90210: Changed menu, calamari and scampi is great to start , eat a pizza. Go for the tagliata medium. It's a great place to eat and people watch
James 90210: I love the food , it's priced right for a great spot on the grove , perfect people watching
Lenny Brown: Fantastic people watching.