Lonely Planet Los Angeles

What Will Your Los Angeles Encounter Be? Hunting for handbags and dodging the paparazzi on Robertson Blvd An ocean view and pumpkin-spice pancakes on the sunny patio at Uncle Bill's Marveling at Judy Garland's tiny foot next to yours at Grauman's Chinese Theatre Escaping from Disneyland's manic energy on the Haunted Mansion ride A Venice Beach stroll through sun-loving palms, oiled chests, bongo drummers and jewelry vendors Shooting Chinese herb whisky with the regulars at a Los Feliz opium den-style bar Discover Twice the City in Half the Time Full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation Our fabulous author recommends the very best sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment Unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short trip Local voices: a morning news anchor, a CSI writer/producer and two lifeguards share their LA love