Frommer's 2003 Los Angeles: With Disneyland & Palm Springs

by Poole, Matthew R.

• ISBN13: 9780764566721
• ISBN10: 0764566725
• Edition: Map
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-08-01
• Publisher: Pgw

Summary

You2ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer2s. It2s like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go -- they2ve done the legwork for you, and they2re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer2s Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You2d be lost without us! Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer2s Los Angeles features gorgeous full-color photos of the sights and experiences that await you in the City of Angels. Frommer2s hits all the highlights, from Hollywood to Malibu, and is on top of the latest developments in this ever-changing city. Our guide is simply much more complete and authoritative than its major competitor. Our author, a lifelong resident, has checked out all the city2s best hotels and restaurants in person, and offers honest opinions that will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget. You2ll also get up-to-the-minute coverage of shopping and nightlife; fun features on everything from celebrity spotting to becoming a TV game-show contestant; in-depth coverage of all the best beaches; excellent maps; and side trips to Disneyland, Santa Barbara, and Palm Springs. Exploring L.A. has never been this fun! Frommer2s Los Angeles also includes a color fold-out map and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap.

Author Biography

Matthew R. Poole, a native Californian, has authored and contributed to more than 20 travel guides, including Frommer's California, ACCESS Hawaii, and Berlitz Las Vegas. Before becoming a full-time travel writer and photographer, he worked as an English tutor in Prague, ski instructor in the Swiss Alps, and scuba instructor in Maui. He currently lives in Marin County, but spends most of his time on the road doing research and avoiding commitments.

Table of Contents

List of Maps.

What's New in Los Angeles.

1. The Best of Los Angeles.

2. Planning Your Trip to Los Angeles.

3. For International Visitors.

4. Getting to Know Los Angeles.

5. Where to Stay.

6. Where to Dine.

7. What to See & Do in Los Angeles.

8. The Disneyland Resort & Knott's Berry Farm.

9. Shopping.

10. Los Angeles After Dark (Bryan Lane).

11. Side Trips from Los Angeles.

Appendix: Useful Toll-Free Numbers & Websites.

Index.