Frommer's^® Los Angeles 2004

by Matthew Richard Poole

• ISBN13: 9780764538858
• ISBN10: 0764538853
• Edition: Map
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Frommers

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.

Table of Contents

List of Maps	p. v
What's New in Los Angeles	p. 1
The Best of Los Angeles	p. 4
Frommer's Favorite L.A. Experiences	p. 4
Best Bets for Accommodations	p. 7
Best Bets for Dining	p. 9
Planning Your Trip to Los Angeles	p. 14
Visitor Information	p. 14
Money	p. 14
What Things Cost in Los Angeles	p. 15
Site Seeing: The Best of L.A. Online	p. 16
When to Go	p. 18
Los Angeles-Area Calendar of Events	p. 19
Travel Insurance	p. 23
Health & Safety	p. 24
Specialized Travel Resources	p. 25
Planning Your Trip Online	p. 28
Frommers.com: The Complete Travel Resource	p. 29
The 21st-Century Traveler	p. 30
Getting There	p. 32
Flying with Film & Video	p. 36
Packages for the Independent Traveler	p. 38
For International Visitors	p. 40
Preparing for Your Trip	p. 40
Getting to the United States	p. 44
Getting Around the United States	p. 45
Fast Facts: For the International Traveler	p. 46
Getting to Know Los Angeles	p. 51
Orientation	p. 51
Neighborhoods in Brief	p. 56
Getting Around	p. 60
Fast Facts: Los Angeles	p. 64
Where to Stay	p. 66
Santa Monica & the Beaches	p. 67
A Little Las Vegas in L.A.	p. 79
L.A.'s Westside & Beverly Hills	p. 79
Hollywood	p. 93
Downtown	p. 96
Family-Friendly Hotels	p. 101
Pasadena & Environs	p. 102
Where to Dine	p. 106
Santa Monica & the Beaches	p. 107
Sea Breezes & Sunsets: Oceanview Dining in Malibu	p. 114
L.A.'s Westside & Beverly Hills	p. 118
Family-Friendly Restaurants	p. 121
Hollywood	p. 129
Downtown	p. 136
Pasadena & Environs	p. 140
What to See & Do in Los Angeles	p. 145
Suggested Itineraries	p. 145
L.A.'s Top Attractions	p. 149
L.A.'s Top Tourist Traps	p. 157
Museums & Galleries	p. 158
Free Culture	p. 159
Kid-Cool Attractions in L.A.	p. 168
L.A.'s Ethnic Neighborhoods	p. 169
Architectural Highlights	p. 171
L.A.'s Top Architectural Tours	p. 172
L.A. Parks, Gardens, Views & Zoos	p. 178
Stargazing in L.A.: Top Spots for Sighting Celebrities	p. 181
Studio & Sightseeing Tours	p. 182
TV Tapings	p. 184
How to Be a Game Show Contestant	p. 185
Stargazing in L.A., Part II: The Less-Than-Lively Set	p. 186
Beaches	p. 188
Golf, Hiking & Other Fun in the Warm California Sun	p. 192
Spectator Sports	p. 196
L.A. Lakers: The Best Show in Town	p. 197
The Disneyland Resort & Knott's Berry Farm	p. 198
The Disneyland Resort	p. 198
The Art of the (Package) Deal	p. 199
Knott's Berry Farm	p. 207
Shopping	p. 210
L.A.'s Top Shopping Streets & Neighborhoods	p. 210
Shopping Malls	p. 219
Shopping A to Z	p. 221
Dressing the Part: Where to Find Hollywood's Hand-Me-Downs	p. 226
Los Angeles After Dark	p. 230
The Live Music Scene	p. 230
Dance Clubs	p. 235
Out & About: L.A.'s Gay & Lesbian Nightlife Scene	p. 236
Bars & Cocktail Lounges	p. 239
Performing Arts	p. 242
Comedy & Cabaret	p. 246
Movies: Play It Again, Sam	p. 247
Late-Night Bites	p. 248
L.A. Coffeehouses	p. 250
Side Trips from Los Angeles	p. 252
The Orange Coast	p. 252
Santa Catalina Island	p. 262
Catalina's Grand Casino	p. 266
Palm Springs	p. 272
Here's the Rub	p. 275
Santa Barbara	p. 286
Index	p. 296
General Index	p. 296
Accommodations Index	p. 305
Restaurant Index	p. 306
List of Maps
L.A. Neighborhoods in Brief	p. 54
Accommodations in Santa Monica & the Beaches	p. 68
Accommodations in L.A.'s Westside & Beverly Hills	p. 81
Hollywood Area Accommodations	p. 95
Downtown Area Accommodations	p. 97
Pasadena Area Accommodations	p. 103
Dining in Santa Monica & the Beaches	p. 108
Dining in L.A.'s Westside & Beverly Hills	p. 119
Hollywood Area Dining	p. 131
Downtown Area Dining	p. 137
Pasadena Area Dining	p. 141
L.A.'s Attractions at a Glance	p. 146
Hollywood Area Attractions	p. 163
Downtown Area Attractions	p. 165
Los Angeles Beaches & Coastal Attractions	p. 190
The Orange Coast & Inland Areas	p. 253
Santa Catalina Island	p. 263
Palm Spring	p. 273
Santa Barbara	p. 287
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