Los Angeles Off The Beaten Path

For readers of this book, a Candy Land of off-color kitsch awaits. Discover the bright lights of the Museum of Neon Art, the legendary clubs where the go-go girl first surfaced, and the carousel on the Santa Monica Pier and the aquarium under it.

Southern California Off the Beaten Path features the things travelers and locals want to see and experience––if only they knew about them. From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales, Southern California Off the Beaten Path takes the reader down the road less traveled and reveals a side of Southern California that other guidebooks just don't offer.

This book documents 115 little-known sites in Los Angeles where struggles related to race, class, gender, sexuality, and the environment have occurred. They introduce us to people and events usually ignored by mainstream media and, in the process, create a fresh history of Los Angeles.

Detailed and timely information on accommodations, restaurants, and local attractions highlight these updated travel guides, which feature all-new covers, a dramatic visual design, symbols to indicate budget options, must-see ratings, multi-day itineraries, Smart Travel Tips, helpful bulleted maps, tips on transportation, guidelines for shopping excursions, and other valuable features. Original.

Ascent to where the view's as stunning as the architecture, hit a glam rooftop nightclub with its own pool, get in the right place for spotting the stars, shop for TV-show castoffs in Burbank or go for a hike in the largest park in the country—Fodor's Los Angeles 2007 offers all these experiences and more! Our local writers have traveled throughout the city, plus Orange County and Catalina Island to find the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave for your trip be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing. The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best —"Fodor's guides are saturated with information." - We update our Los Angeles guide every year. You won't find a more accurate, current guidebook anywhere. - Unlike other travel books, Fodor's guides rely heavily on local experts who know the territory best—so you know you're seeing the real Los Angeles. - We give you the planning tools you need to tailor your trip. We give options for all budgets. You make the choices.

Are you visiting Los Angeles and would like to find out about sightseeing opportunities, Hollywood tours, the city's best beaches and other popular things to do in Los Angeles and the Southern California area? Whether you are planning to visit one of the many Los Angeles museums, explore the historic El Pueblo de Los Angeles near Union Station, go shopping on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, hike to the Hollywood sign or go off the beaten path and get to know one of many the ethnic neighborhoods - What To Do In Los Angeles is an up-to-date guide with plenty of attraction listings, images and sample itineraries that will give you lots of ideas for your upcoming trip and help you get to know the area the way only locals do. It even includes video of numerous sightseeing opportunites so you know exactly what to expect before you get there and can plan accordingly.

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