Frommer's Los Angeles: From Vintage Cars to Movie Stars

by Matthew R. Poole

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's 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--they've done the legwork for you, and they're 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 Frommer's Travel Guide is...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764538853
• ISBN13: 9780764538858
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Frommer's
• Length: 307 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.2" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Brief Review of L.A.

A nice, concise guide for L.A. Hits the highlights of L.A. and surrounding areas but does not review the more unique aspects. Restaurant section is okay.

Just the Facts, Please! Excellent Overview!

I've read several tour books for Los Angeles, and I find the Frommer's to be quite up-to-date and informative, with a clear layout. This book breaks Los Angeles down into its essential neighborhoods/areas, and then proceeds with a litany of "just the facts" - very helpful for a first-time visit. This guide also comes with a free full-size map! It also includes information on day or weekend trips to all areas of interest within about 150 miles of LA (including Santa Barbara). Enjoy this informative gem! June update: Just got back from 9 days in L.A. (my first-ever visit) and this guide served me well. Most of its information was spot-on and useful. A drive along Mulholland Drive is not to be missed! One minor quibble, though, is that the guide says Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade was the most over-rated tourist trap. I found this just the opposite - we enjoyed this area very much - lots of free entertainment, good shops and restaurants - and all outdoors just a few blocks from the ocean. Loved it! I will say that the Eyewitness "Top 10 Los Angeles" was just as helpful and was much smaller (i.e., pocket-sized).