The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles: 1001 Ideas
The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles: 1001 Ideas
The definitive guide for tourists and locals alike, this comprehensive guidebook draws on a lifetime of local experience for 1001 great things to do in Los Angeles. Probably more than any other major cultural metropolis, Los Angeles is a city for those in the know. A guide like no other, this is the first book to go beyond locations and events to tap into the variety of things only a local could know. The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles explores every aspect of Los Angeles life. Find the best spots to view the Hollywood sign or exactly where to catch postgame fireworks at Dodger Stadium. Track down the most authentic eateries in ethnic enclaves, and engage in L.A.’s legendary food wars, from hamburgers to French dips. Follow the most beautiful routes up and down the Pacific coast, take your own unique architectural tour of the Hollywood Hills, or find out where the city’s best bookstores are and read up on it all instead. Organized by theme – from destinations to views and sights, food and drink, and of course the Hollywood trail of superstar haunts and famous locations – and with contributions from celebrated Angelenos including, Gary Baseman, Flea, Ludo Lefebvre, Sasha Spielberg, and more, this is simply the most helpful and fun guidebook there is to the City of Angels.
- ASIN: 0789322579
- ISBN: 0789322579
- Brand: Universe Publishing NY
- Manufacturer: Universe
111 Places in Los Angeles That You Must Not Miss Updated and Revised (111 Places in .... That You Must Not Miss)
111 Places in Los Angeles That You Must Not Miss Updated and Revised (111 Places in .... That You Must Not Miss)
Go beyond the glitz and glamour of Hollywood to discover the quirky culture of The City of AngelsPart of the international 111 Places/111 Shops series with over 150 titles and 1 million copies in print worldwide"In Los Angeles, everyone is a star." - Denzel WashingtonAdventures beckon!For more than a century, seekers of sun and celebrity from around the world have flocked to this sprawling metropolis on the Pacific, which Dorothy Parker once described as "72 suburbs in search of a city." But beyond the red-carpet reputation and Tinseltown trappings is a west coast wonderland teeming with unexpected cultural opportunities, iconic architecture, gorgeous open spaces, quirky museums, hidden vistas, unconventional art, and obscure stories about the starlets, moguls, personalities, and players who have made Los Angeles their playground.This unusual guidebook explores 111 of the city's most interesting and unknown places and experiences: wander a serpentine path in a spiritual quest of your own making; channel your inner cowboy at a tried and true honky tonk bar; pay homage to the Dude at the bungalow where the big Lebowski lived; turn your car tires into musical instruments on the country's only musical road; sleep with the ghosts of Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin; view a constellation of stars more vivid than anything Hollywood has to offer; hug a redwood tree...in the middle of a Downtown LA restaurant; walk through an ancient forest; and hike to the 100-year-old ruins of a castle in the sky.From the San Gabriel Mountains to the Santa Monica Pier, longtime locals and intrepid visitors alike will fall in love with the real LA.Surprises await. Prepare to be captivated by the City of Angels.
- ASIN: 3954518848
- ISBN: 3954518848
- Brand: Emons Publishers
- Manufacturer: Emons Publishers
Fodor's Los Angeles: with Disneyland & Orange County (Full-color Travel Guide)
Fodor's Los Angeles: with Disneyland & Orange County (Full-color Travel Guide)
Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for more than 80 years. Fodor's Los Angeles keeps pace with this fast-changing cultural capital. With more than 45 million visitors each year, the City of Angels has it all, including unbeatable beaches, iconic theme parks and studios, stunning architecture, and world-class museums and concert halls.Fodor’s Los Angeles includes:PULLOUT MAP: A handy take-along map and over 20 additional color mapsUP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: Latest coverage of the wide-ranging restaurant scene, the most interesting art galleries, and the hippest barsCOLOR MAPS AND PHOTOS to inspire and guide your trip ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Full-color features highlight cultural insights and the best the city has to offer including: the city's coastal bike trails, the best local cuisine, the historic watering holes, and cruising the Sunset Strip INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: Tips on when to visit each neighborhood, the best ways to avoid the crowds, where to find the eateries only locals know about, and whichbeaches offer the most amenities DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels and restaurants to sights and shops COVERS: Disneyland, Hollywood, Rodeo Drive, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Beverly Hills, Orange County, Sunset Boulevard, MalibuPlanning on visiting the rest of California? Check out Fodor’s state-wide guide to California, Fodor’s Northern California, Fodor’s San Diego, Fodor’s Napa & Sonoma, and Fodor’s San Francisco.
- ASIN: 0147546842
- ISBN: 0147546842
- Manufacturer: Fodor's Travel
Wild LA: Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around Los Angeles
Wild LA: Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around Los Angeles
“Put on your hiking shoes, pack your binoculars, and rediscover the City of Angels.” —Westways Magazine Los Angeles may have a reputation as a concrete jungle, but in reality, it's full of amazing wildlife. You just need to know where to find it! Equal parts natural history, field guide, and trip planner, Wild LA has something for everyone. It looks at the factors that shape local nature—including fire, floods, and climate—and profiles over 100 local species, from easy-to-spot squirrels and praying mantids to more elusive green sea turtles, bighorn sheep, and mountain lions. Also included are descriptions of day trips that help you explore natural wonders on hiking trails, in public parks, and in your own backyard.
- ASIN: 1604697105
- ISBN: 1604697105
- Brand: Timber Press
- Size: 1 EA
- Manufacturer: Timber Press
Top 10 Los Angeles (DK Eyewitness Travel Guide)
Top 10 Los Angeles (DK Eyewitness Travel Guide)
True to its name, this Los Angeles travel guide covers all the city's major sights and attractions in easy-to-use top 10 lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you.This newly updated pocket travel guide for LA will lead you straight to the best attractions this city has to offer, from famous Hollywood sites to the best comedy clubs, museums, and restaurants.Expert travel writers have fully revised this edition of DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Los Angeles. • Brand-new itineraries help you plan your trip to Los Angeles. • Expanded and far more comprehensive, new laminated pull-out map now includes color-coded design, public transportation maps, and street indexes to make it even easier to use. • Maps of walking routes show you the best ways to maximize your time. • New Top 10 lists feature off-the-beaten-track ideas, along with standbys like the top attractions, shopping, dining options, and more. • Additional maps marked with sights from the guidebook are shown on inside cover flaps, with selected street index and metro map. • New typography and fresh layout throughout. You'll still find DK's famous full-color photography and museum floor plans, along with just the right amount of coverage of history and culture. A free pull-out map is marked with sights from the guidebook and includes a street index and a metro map.The perfect pocket-size travel companion: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Los Angeles.Series Overview: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Top 10 are handy travel guides that take the work out of planning a trip. Packed with amazing ideas, informative maps, insider tips, and useful advice, DK's Top 10 guides lead you to the very best your destination has to offer. The pocket size make these the perfect guide to take on vacation. Discover the history, art, architecture, and culture of your destination through Top 10 lists, from the best museums, bars, and sights to the places to avoid. Vis... [Read More]
- ASIN: 1465460241
- ISBN: 1465460241
- Manufacturer: DK Eyewitness Travel
Lonely Planet Pocket Los Angeles (Travel Guide)
Lonely Planet Pocket Los Angeles (Travel Guide)
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Pocket Los Angeles is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Walk in the footsteps of the famous along Hollywood Boulevard and the Hollywood Hall of Fame, be captivated by the Getty Center's superb art collection in its cutting-edge surroundings, walk the length of Santa Monica Pier and indulge in a retro spin on the vintage carousel; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Los Angeles and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Los Angeles: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Free, convenient pull-out Los Angeles map (included in print version), plus over 12 colour neighborhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organized by neighborhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Miracle Mile, Santa Monica, Venice, Burbank, Universal City, Downtown and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Pocket Los Angeles , a colorful, easy-to-use, and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, provides on-the-go assistance for those seeking only the can't-miss experiences to maximize a quick trip experience. Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of Los Angeles' neighborhoods? Check out Lonely Planet Los Angeles, San Diego & Southern California guide. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and t... [Read More]
- ASIN: 1786572443
- ISBN: 1786572443
- Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
101 Amazing Things to Do in California: California Travel Guide
101 Amazing Things to Do in California: California Travel Guide
Hey there! Congrats on finding the ultimate guide to California!This California Guide is now available across on paperback - So what are you waiting for?!We think you’re so very lucky to be going to California and this guide will let you in on all of the state’s travel secrets so you can have the best possible trip in places like Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Malibu, and Yosemite National Park.Why You Need 101 Amazing Things to Do in CaliforniaThis California guide is here to give you the inside track on:the most delicious things to eat and drink, from the best of LA’s food truck scene through to a 19th century soda fountain the most happening festivals, whether you would like to party hard in the desert or you’d prefer to chow down at an annual strawberry festivaljaw dropping historical and cultural sights you won’t want to miss, like an incredible Ancient Greek theatre (where you can still watch plays), and world class art museumsoutdoor adventures you won’t forget in a hurry, from world-class museums to Scandinavian style mansions where to shop for authentic souvenirs so that you can remember your trip to California foreverthe best places to catch a show, some live music, and make local friendsand so much more awesomeness besides!Get Your Copy Right NOW!!Tags: Budget Travel California, Yosemite National Park, Los Angeles Travel Guide, Backpacking California, San Francisco Travel Guide, Malibu Travel Guide, Disneyland Travel Guide, California Beaches, California Holidays, United States Travel Guide, California Activities
- ASIN: 1728860253
- ISBN: 1728860253
- Manufacturer: Independently published
Secret Walks: A Walking Guide to the Hidden Trails of Los Angeles
Secret Walks: A Walking Guide to the Hidden Trails of Los Angeles
Secret Walks: A Walking Guide to the Hidden Trails of Los Angeles is a sequel to the popular Secret Stairs: A Walking Guide to the Historic Staircases of Los Angeles, and features another collection of exciting urban walks through parks, canyons, and neighborhoods unknown and unseen by most Angelinos. Each walk is rated for duration, distance, and difficulty, and is accompanied by a map.The walks, like those in Secret Stairs, are filled with fascinating factoids about historical landmarksthe original Bat Cave from Batman, the lake where Opie learned to fish on The Andy Griffith Show, or the storage barn for one of L.A.’s oldest wineries. The book also highlights the people who made the landmarks famous: the infamous water engineer William Mulholland; the convicted murderer and philanthropist Colonel Griffith J. Griffith; Charles Lummis, who walked from Cincinnati to Los Angeles to take a job on the L.A. Times; and tobacco millionaire Abbot Kinney, who dug canals to drain the marshes south of Santa Monica and create his American Venice.”Written in the entertainingly informed style that has made Secret Stairs a Los Angeles Times best-seller, Secret Walks is the perfect book for the walker eager to explore but tired of the crowds at Runyon Canyon or Temescal Park.
- ASIN: 1595800824
- ISBN: 9781595800824
- Manufacturer: Santa Monica Press
Moon Los Angeles (Travel Guide)
Moon Los Angeles (Travel Guide)
Go hiking in Runyon Canyon, take a selfie with the Hollywood sign, and find the best taco truck in town: Experience the City of Angels with a local with Moon Los Angeles.Explore the City: Navigate by neighborhood or by activity with color-coded maps, or follow a self-guided neighborhood walkSee the Sights: Browse the boutiques in Silver Lake, take surfing lessons in Venice, or take a sunrise yoga class on the beach. Listen to the classics at the Disney Concert Hall, stroll the quirky Santa Monica Pier, or go back in time at the Getty VillaGet a Taste of the City: Dive into a kogi taco, savor soup dumplings, sample your way through a farmers market, and discover the best mole outside OaxacaBars and Nightlife: Relax with a craft beer in a gastropub, find the hottest new nightclub, mingle at a beachfront bar, or sip expertly made cocktails in a trendy speakeasyHonest Advice: LA local Halli Jastaran Faulkner shares her love of this sprawling metropolisStrategic Itineraries and Day Trips: Make the most of your trip with ideas for foodies, outdoor adventurers, film buffs, beach bums, and art lovers, or follow itineraries for day trips to Disneyland, Catalina Island, Orange County, and moreFull-Color Photos and Detailed Maps Handy Tools: Background information on LA's landscape, history, and culture, plus an easy-to-read foldout map to use on the goWith Moon Los Angeles' practical tips and local know-how, you can experience LA your way.Hitting the road? Check out Moon California Road Trip. Heading further south? Try Moon San Diego.
- ASIN: 1640491724
- ISBN: 1640491724
- Manufacturer: Moon Travel
The Library Book
The Library Book
A REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK A WASHINGTON POST TOP 10 BOOK OF THE YEAR * A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER and NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2018 “A constant pleasure to read…Everybody who loves books should check out The Library Book.” —The Washington Post “CAPTIVATING…DELIGHTFUL.” —Christian Science Monitor * “EXQUISITELY WRITTEN, CONSISTENTLY ENTERTAINING.” —The New York Times * “MESMERIZING…RIVETING.” —Booklist (starred review) A dazzling love letter to a beloved institution—and an investigation into one of its greatest mysteries—from the bestselling author hailed as a “national treasure” by The Washington Post.On the morning of April 29, 1986, a fire alarm sounded in the Los Angeles Public Library. As the moments passed, the patrons and staff who had been cleared out of the building realized this was not the usual fire alarm. As one fireman recounted, “Once that first stack got going, it was ‘Goodbye, Charlie.’” The fire was disastrous: it reached 2000 degrees and burned for more than seven hours. By the time it was extinguished, it had consumed four hundred thousand books and damaged seven hundred thousand more. Investigators descended on the scene, but more than thirty years later, the mystery remains: Did someone purposefully set fire to the library—and if so, who? Weaving her lifelong love of books and reading into an investigation of the fire, award-winning New Yorker reporter and New York Times bestselling author Susan Orlean delivers a mesmerizing and uniquely compelling book that manages to tell the broader story of libraries and librarians in a way that has never been done before. In The Library Book, Orlean chronicles the LAPL fire and its aftermath to showcase the larger, crucial role that libraries play in our lives; delves into the evolution of libraries across the country and around the world, from their humble beginnings as a metropolitan charitable initiative to their current s... [Read More]
- ASIN: B07CL5ZLHX
- Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster