Insight City Guide Los Angeles

by Bell, Brian

• ISBN13: 9789812584014
• ISBN10: 9812584013
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-06-15
• Publisher: Insight Guides

Summary

Insight City Guides draw on the best features of the original Insight Guides, combining insightful writing and lavish full-colour photography with a more portable format and greater emphasis on practical information to create the most complete portable travel guide..Magazine-style articles.Lively essays written by local writers on culture, history, and people.Expert evaluations of must-see-sites - plus maps and floor plans.A bonus "take-it-with-you" Mini Restaurant Guide and City Map.An 8-12 page street atlas.Tabbed Travel Tips section for quick reference.Comfortable, rounded spine makes these volumes ideal for use on the go

Table of Contents

Introduction
LA Confidential	p. 14
History
The Making of Los Angeles	p. 16
From Movies to the Modern Age	p. 26
Decisive Dates	p. 32
Features
There's No Business But Show Business	p. 36
Automania	p. 44
Made on Muscle Beach	p. 50
Angels in the Architecture	p. 56
Places
Introduction	p. 68
Downtown	p. 72
Downtown Environs	p. 84
Miracle Mile and Beyond	p. 90
Hollywood	p. 100
West Hollywood	p. 118
Beverly Hills	p. 130
Bel Air and Beyond	p. 140
Santa Monica, Venice and Marina del Rey	p. 150
Notable Neighborhoods	p. 164
Valleys and Canyons	p. 178
The South Bay	p. 192
Theme Parks	p. 204
Photo Features
Inventions	p. 54
Hollywood	p. 116
The Getty Center	p. 148
Universal Studios	p. 190
Information panels
Movie Locations	p. 43
Beverly Hills Hotel	p. 136
Venice Canals	p. 161
Raymond Chandler's City	p. 170
The Man Who Brought the Water	p. 189
Travel Tips
Transportation
Getting There	p. 212
Getting Around	p. 213
Public Transportation	p. 213
Private Transportation	p. 214
Car Rental	p. 214
Accommodations
Choosing a Hotel	p. 215
Downtown & Miracle Mile	p. 216
Hollywood & West Hollywood	p. 217
Beverly Hills & Bel Air	p. 219
Santa Monica, Venice, Marina del Rey & LAX	p. 220
Around Disneyland	p. 221
Activities
Theater	p. 222
Dance & Music	p. 223
Buying Tickets	p. 224
Art Galleries	p. 223
Nightlife	p. 224
Movies	p. 225
Kids	p. 226
Beaches	p. 226
Events	p. 227
Shopping	p. 228
Spas & Sports	p. 230
Tours & TV Tapings	p. 231
A-Z of Practical Information
Admission Fees	p. 232
Budgeting for your Trip	p. 232
Business Hours	p. 232
Climate & Clothes	p. 233
Crime & Safety	p. 233
Customs Regulations	p. 233
Disabled Travelers	p. 234
Electricity	p. 234
Emergency Numbers	p. 234
Etiquette	p. 234
Gay & Lesbian Travelers	p. 235
Health & Medical Care	p. 235
Internet & Websites	p. 235
Lost Property	p. 235
Media	p. 236
Money	p. 236
Postal Services	p. 236
Public Holidays	p. 236
Religious Services	p. 236
Senior Travelers	p. 237
Smoking	p. 237
Student Travelers	p. 237
Telephone & Faxes	p. 237
Time Zone	p. 237
Tipping	p. 237
Tourist Information Offices	p. 237
Weights & Measures	p. 238
What to Read	p. 238
Maps
Map Legend and Street Atlas	p. 239
Los Angeles
Downtown	p. 74
Downtown Environs	p. 86
Miracle Mile	p. 92
Hollywood	p. 102
Beyond Hollywood	p. 110
West Hollywood	p. 120
Beverly Hills	p. 132
Bel Air and Beyond	p. 142
Santa Monica, Venice and Marina del Rey	p. 152
Notable Neighborhoods	p. 166
Valleys and Canyons	p. 180
The South Bay	p. 194
Los Angeles Metro
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