The Grove is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

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 R.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. P.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.Jason C: People watching, good eats, solid shopping, and good eats. Great for killing a few hours for tourists and residents alike.

The Ivy is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

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 M.Las Vegas Mannequins: Great people watching!

Vanity Fair AgendaVanity 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 D.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.

The Original Farmers Market is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

3. The Original Farmers Market

9.2
6333 W 3rd St (at Fairfax Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Farmers Market · Mid-City West · 320 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: An L.A. institution and a must-stop for any food lover and people watcher. A slice of New York in the heart of Hollywood.

BiscuitWheels T.BiscuitWheels Tade: Monsieur Marcel is perfect for wine, cheese and people watching!

SoCaliGal D.SoCaliGal Donna: Some of the best people watching in California.

SLS Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

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 S.AdventureGirl Stef: Great place for people watching, cocktails+ a killer desert bar!

Curt M.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 H.Ray Hartjen: Outside areas are cool to sit at, sip a cocktail, and people watch.

Mauro's Cafe at Fred Segal is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

5. Mauro's Cafe at Fred Segal

8.3
8112 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Café · Mid-City West · 28 tips and reviews

Kat L.Kat Levy: Hip place to grab a fresh bite. Plenty of options along w cute and relaxing environment. Celebs frequent this cafe & Fred Segal making it a good place for people watching. Try the Supermax smoothie!

Jocelyn Z.Jocelyn Zayco: Best place to people watch!

LisaLisa: Cute little restaurant for Sunday brunch. The chicken sausage dish was delicious!

Joan's on Third is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

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 C.DAN COX: The only thing better than the food is the people watching. Both are classic LA!

Kerin S.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!

TylerTyler: Eat there or take away, just don't forget the desserts or the people watching outside.

The Grove Water Fountain is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

7. The Grove Water Fountain

8.2
189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Fountain · Mid-City West · 15 tips and reviews

Alison E.Alison Evans: Best place for people watching

Kevin C.Kevin Curtis: For a romantic evening, book a dinner table outside around the fountain, thereafter, the theater is only a step away.

Christine Marie B.Christine Marie Bryant: Love it ! nice to walk around ....there were a lot of smokers though :(

Farmers Market Bars is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

8. Farmers Market Bars

8.5
6333 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA
Food and Beverage Retail · Mid-City West · 10 tips and reviews

Jay G.Jay Gentner: Go get whatever food you want and come back and enjoy a tasty beverage. They have a great Happy Hour. You can watch a game and do a lot of people watching!

Jay G.Jay Gentner: If you can't find something to eat here - just give up! Great people watching!!!

Valerie M.Valerie Michelle: Sundays are the best, especially during football season! A great group of regulars.

Coffee Commissary is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

9. Coffee Commissary

7.9
801 N Fairfax Ave (at Willoughby Ave), West Hollywood, CA
Coffee Shop · 124 tips and reviews

Jennifer R.Jennifer R: On a warm day, get an iced coffee, and sit outside and people watch.

Jordan E.Jordan Ender: Hipster baristas in vests, great coffee, iced americanos, great outside space for people watching. What more could you want?

Sam W.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.

Monsieur Marcel Gourmet Market & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

10. Monsieur Marcel Gourmet Market & Restaurant

9.0
6333 W 3rd St (at S Fairfax Ave), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · Mid-City West · 65 tips and reviews

Heidi Q.Heidi Q: Sit at the counter. Great people watching.

Ibrahim O.Ibrahim Otun: Great wine and great music. People watching is a plus

Vivian R.Vivian Ramirez: One of the most most amazing, healthy dinners I've had. Crusted salmon and burrata are a low carb dream- team.

Nordstrom is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

11. Nordstrom

8.1
189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Department Store · Mid-City West · 49 tips and reviews

Tam R.Tam Ran: One of my favorite places to people watch!

Dale S.Dale Saunders: Rick is an excellent sales person!

Rachel L.Rachel Lau: They validate parking for the grove parking lot for free

Melrose Trading Post is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

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

ChelseaChelsea: 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 D.Ashley Dando: A good spot to while away a lazy Sunday afternoon. People watching is almost as good as looking for a bargain

Joshua V.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.

La Piazza is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

13. La Piazza

7.3
6301 W 3rd St (The Grove), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 66 tips and reviews

James 9.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 9.James 90210: I love the food , it's priced right for a great spot on the grove , perfect people watching

Lenny B.Lenny Brown: Fantastic people watching.

Mercado Los Angeles is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

14. Mercado Los Angeles

8.3
7910 W 3rd St (at S Fairfax Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mid-City West · 40 tips and reviews

David P.David Price: Great people watching from the open windows.

Brandon T.Brandon Tomyoy: Ceviche toastaditas here are delicious! Meaty and crunchy with a good blance of spice and acidity.

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Even if you don’t like flan, Mercado’s version is a must. The staff calls it “the best flan in the universe.”

Snake Pit Alehouse Whiskey Bar & Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Mid-City West, Los Angeles.

15. Snake Pit Alehouse Whiskey Bar & Kitchen

8.0
7529 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Pub · Mid-City West · 36 tips and reviews

Haley W.Haley White: Perfect little dive bar, friendly bartenders good happy hour good people watching on melrose

Misty S.Misty S.: Def good vobes, travelling from NorCal super nice bartendar (lady) and the brews are gkkd too * Alaskan White (refreshing) & Sculpin (Hoppy IPA)*

Paul Andrew D.Paul Andrew Dunker: ERMAHGERD SNERK PERTTTT!