Frommer's^® Portable Los Angeles , 2nd Edition

by Matthew Richard Poole

• ISBN13: 9780764566714
• ISBN10: 0764566717
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

Frommer2s Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer2s Complete Guide -- but in a concise, pocket-sized format. Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn2t want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Get the latest on hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, shopping, and nightlife in a nutshell in these lightweight, inexpensive guides. Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer2s Portable Los Angeles is completely up to date with the latest developments in the City of Angels, from Hollywood to Malibu. It2s all at your fingertips: the very best places to stay and dine in all price categories; top shopping streets and neighborhoods; the top attractions; fun features on everything from celebrity spotting to becoming a TV game-show contestant; tips on where to find the best beaches; and information on side trips to Disneyland. With detailed neighborhood maps and valuable logistical tips, Frommer2s Portable Los Angeles gives you the best of Los Angeles at a glance!

Author Biography

<B>Matthew R. Poole</B>, a native Californian, has authored and contributed to more than 20 travel guides, including <I>Frommer's California, ACCESS Hawaii</I>, and <I>Berlitz Las Vegas</I>. 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.

1. Planning Your Trip to Los Angeles.

1 Visitor Information.

2 When to Go.

Los Angeles Area Calendar of Events.

3 Tips for Travelers with Special Needs.

4 Getting There.

2. Getting to Know Los Angeles.

1 Orientation.

Neighborhoods in Brief.

2 Getting Around.

Fast Facts: Los Angeles.

3. Where to Stay.

1 Santa Monica & the Beaches.

A Note on Rates and Extra Charges.

Family-Friendly Hotels.

2 L.A.'s Westside & Beverly Hills.

3 Hollywood.

4 Downtown.

5 The San Fernando Valley.

6 Pasadena & Environs.

4. Where to Dine.

2 Santa Monica & the Beaches.

3 L.A.'s Westside & Beverly Hills.

Family-Friendly Restaurants.

4 Hollywood.

5 Downtown.

6 The San Fernando Valley.

7 Pasadena & Environs.

5. What to See & Do in Los Angeles.

1 The Top Attractions.

2 TV Tapings.

3 More City Sights & Attractions.

4 Studio, Sightseeing & Other Organized Tours.

5 Beaches.

6 Golf, Hiking & Other Fun in the Surf & Sun.

7 Spectator Sports.

8 A Side Trip to Disneyland.

6. Shopping.

1 L.A.'s Top Shopping Streets & Neighborhoods.

2 Shopping Malls.

3 Shopping A to Z.

7. Los Angeles After Dark (Bryan Lane).

1 The Performing Arts.

2 The Live Music Scene.

3 Dance Clubs.

4 Bars & Cocktail Lounges.

5 Comedy & Cabaret.

6 Coffeehouses.

7 Out & About in Los Angeles.

8 Movies: Play It Again, Sam.

Index.

General Index.

Accommodations Index.

Restaurant Index.