Los Angeles

"Whether you want to stroll down Hollywood's Walk of Fame, spot celebrities in Beverly Hills, or lounge at the beach in Malibu, the local Fodor's travel experts in Los Angeles are here to help! Fodor's Los Angeles guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. An illustrated ultimate experiences guide to the top things to see and do, multiple itineraries to effectively organize your days and maximize your time, more than 15 detailed maps and a free pull-out map to help you navigate confidently. Color photos throughout to spark your wanderlust! Honest recommendations from locals on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more. Photo-filled "best of" features on famous film locations, best beaches, best celebrity hang-outs, and more. Trip planning tools and practical tips including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money. Historical and cultural insights providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, geography, and more. Special features on "what to eat and drink," "what to watch and read before you visit," and "cruising the sunset strip." Local writers to help you find the under-the-radar gems. Up-to-date coverage on: Hollywood walk of fame, Sunset Strip, downtown L.A., Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Beverly Hills, Griffith Park, Disneyland, Universal Studios, Silver Lake, Malibu, and more" --

Subtitle from back cover ; statement of responsibility from page 303.

Includes index.

Experience Los Angeles -- Travel smart -- Santa Monica and Venice -- Beverly Hills -- West Hollywood and Fairfax -- Hollywood and the studios -- Mid-Wilshire and Koreatown -- Downtown Los Angeles -- Los Feliz, Silver Lake, and the eastside -- Pasadena -- Malibu and the beaches -- Disneyland and Orange County.