Lonely Planet Pocket Los Angeles
Discover twice the city in half the time with our expert team of travel writers who share what you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Los Angeles.
Imagine a place where palm-tree-lined boulevards lead to golden beaches and taco trucks serve up delicious late-night feasts. Every must-see spot in this guide comes straight from travelers and locals who have stopped for a bite at the Original Farmers Market, been entertained by top headliners at the Hollywood Bowl and shopped for eclectic fiction at Book Soup bookstore. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Pocket Los Angeles travel guide. Our Pocket guidebook format contains the best insider knowledge for planning trips between 1-7 days including:
- Easy-to-use design so you can navigate Los Angeles effortlessly
- Exciting 'Three Perfect Days' itineraries that are packed with unmissable attractions and activities
- Eat, drink and shop like a local with extensive listings of our picks top restaurants, bars, markets and street vendors
- Inspiring photography and detailed maps including a pull-out map of Los Angeles
- Explore on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each area's personality and highlight unique experiences on each trail
- Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from from Hollywood Boulevard and Walt Disney Concert Hall to Griffith Observatory
- Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, navigating transport confidently, local etiquette, LGBTQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, using money, accessibility and responsible travel
- Covers: Hollywood; Downtown; Griffith Park, Los Feliz & Echo Park; Exposition Park & South LA; Pasadena & Highland Park; Koreatown, Miracle Mile & Mid-City; West Hollywood & Beverly Hills; Santa Monica; Venice & South Coast Beaches; Burbank & Universal City
Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary city - neighborhood by neighborhood - and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet's Pocket Los Angeles.