Starline Tours, the oldest and largest tour company in Los Angeles synonymous with the celebrity scene and tours past mansions, beach estates, clubs and stores where stars are spotted, shares a list of eateries to experience a bit of Tinseltown history and catch a glimpse of the rich and famous.

Aboard an open-top double-decker CitySighteeing bus, visitors drink in the scenery while choosing to hop on and off at these famous places.  It's an historic tour of the city's culinary extravaganza and beautiful stargazing at the same time, without the hassles of driving or tipping the parking valet.

Hop-On Hop-Off CitySightseeing Tour Red Route - Hollywood

Stop 1  Begin in the heart of Hollywood at  Musso & Franks, the oldest restaurant in Hollywood.  In the 1920's, when movies were silent and Hollywood was dotted with cafeterias and grills, Jean Rue, Musso's most tenured and famous chef, created the menu that exists today.  It has been loved and frequented by celebrities for more than 90 years, largely because of their waiters, some there more than 50 years.  The restaurant has its own fan site.

Nearby is the Roosevelt Hotel, home of the Original Academy Awards where Douglas Fairbanks hosted the dinner and presentations in 1929.  Home of the stars when viewing their movie premiers at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, the historic hotel's 25 Degrees is “not just another place for an ordinary burger”, but a spot to see and be seen, with its windows on the Walk of Fame.

Stop 5   Ryan Seacrest's high-end restaurant, BOA, is a celeb favorite where TMZ often captures stars. Tyler Perry, Vanessa Williams and Mel Gibson have been spotted.

Stop 7  Villa Blanca, the restaurant featured in “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” is owned by cast member Lisa Vanderpump, and the rest of the cast frequently stops by.

Spago, Wolfgang Puck's original restaurant, is within walking distance.  Puck is a LA celeb in his own right and has hosted hundreds of stars in this flagship restaurant.

Also available on Stop 7, the hot spot for curbing a craving for celebrities at all hours of the day and night – the Sprinkles Cupcakes automatic dispensary (it's an ATM for cupcakes at 2 a.m.)

Stop 9  Ivy, the restaurants stars use it to leak news of a new love, or get noticed after a dry publicity spell.  Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck chose the spot after cancelling their extravagant wedding, and the restaurant is also featured in movies, such as Get Shorty, where John Travolta and Danny Devito meet, and The Body Guard, where Whitney Houston signs an autograph for a young fan against Kevin Costner's protests.

Stop 11  Short Order –-imagined by celebrity chefs Amy Pressman and Nancy Silverton under the clock at the Original Farmers Market, it's a homey, comfortable spot for organic, artisanal choices and a favorite with foodie fans.

Stop 13  Pink's Hot Dogs – the iconic sign is featured in many movies for the establishing shot.  Movie stars show up to unveil their signature dog, such as Betty White's 'naked dog'.

Also near Stop 13, famed Osteria Mozza, recently visited by Michelle Obama and where Eva Longoria and Victoria Beckham have been spotted.  It has a freestanding mozzarella bar. 

Stop 15  Katsuya, a celebrity favorite, features the dynamic pairing of Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi and design impresario Philippe Starck, where Jessica Simpton, Taylor Swift, Jason Statham, and the Jonas Brothers have enjoyed, and nearby, inside the Redbury Hotel, Cleo, with its open kitchen of Mediterranean charm mixed with Hollywood glam, is a hot spot to be seen.

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Starline's CitySightseeing Yellow Route  - Beverly Hills, Century City and Santa Monica 

Stop 56   Stella Rossa – a popular pizza bar where stars enjoy a slice while managing to stay thin is always crowded but worth the wait, says yelpers, who also report star sightings in reviews.

Stop 57   The Lobster – enjoys rave reviews for seafood and fabulous views, at the top of the Santa Monica Pier.

Also at Stop 57   Soda Jerks – an old time soda fountain on the Pier, reminiscent of the days where starlets sat on stools hoping to be discovered, with concoctions named after stars.  Fosselman's ice cream is the key ingredient.

Stop 58  FIG – at the Fairmont hotel, where a garden on the grounds produces herbs and vegetables for use daily in the restaurant.  Celebrities favor this spot for Sunday Brunch.

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Hop On Hop CitySightseeing Tour Purple Route – Downtown Los Angeles

There is a trend of stars relocating from the hidden mansions in Beverly Hills to downtown Los Angeles.  One of the most notable residents is Johnny Depp.

Stop 31  Olvera Street, the birthplace of Los Angeles and La Golondrina, the oldest Mexican restaurant in LA, where fresh tortillas are made by hand, but only during lunch

Also at Stop 31  Philippe's – the birthplace of the French Dip Sandwich, this restaurant opened in 1918. Little has changed, including the unique way customers line up in front of the carvers.  Coffee was a nickel until 1977, when it increased 100% to a dime.

Stop 33  Perch – with its sweeping views over Pershing Square and the city, is one of the hippest new spots in Los Angeles.

Stop 41  Patina – at Walt Disney Concert Hall, offers impeccable service, seasonal menus, a caviar bar and stylish late cocktail service.  Its atmosphere draws an elite crowd.  In its former location on Melrose, it attracted some of the biggest names in town:  Harrison Ford, Tom Cruise, Kevin Costner and Richard Gere.

Stop 44   Empress Pavilion – the Grand Dame of LA's Chinatown, this massive restaurant is known for its lunch service of Dim Sum, on carts laden with specialties pushed to tables.

Starline's Hop-On Hop-Off CitySightseeing 24-hour unlimited ticket is $40 for adults and $20 for youth 3-11 and may be purchased directly from the driver at any stop, at Starline Tours' box offices -- in the forecourt of Grauman's Chinese Theatre or on Santa Monica Pier -- or www.starlinetours.com, 800-959-3131.  A 48-hour unlimited ticket is $55 USD for adults and $30 USD for youth for an easy scene-hopping weekend in LA without the hassle of city traffic and parking.  Bon Appetit!

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Contacts:   Starline Tours, Susan Wilson, Publicist, 602-996-4242,susanwilson129@gmail.com,

Philip Ferentinos, Director, Starline Tours, 323-785-6707, philip@starlinetours.com