Fodor's Upclose Los Angeles

By Paula Consolo, Andrew Dean Nystrom, Fodor's

Fodor's newest travel series is designed for travelers who want to travel well and spend less. With candid reviews and a fresh outlook, Fodor's upCLOSE points the way to authentic experiences that will take travelers away from the crowds and close to the culture -- without having to spend a fortune. Fodor's upCLOSE Los Angeles is smart, fun, and informative. It gives you quirky, never-obvious facts about major sights, as well as the lowdown on the minor ones. It's in-the-know about what's going on. It reveals the essence of the City of Angels and helps you get the most L.A. for your travel dollar. In short, it's the best of all possible travel companions. All the places to go, from Beverly Hills to Venice Beach Stroll the Hollywood Walk of Fame or browse Farmers' Market Discover your inner artist on the Miracle Mile of museums Surf or tan in the California sun Be a kid again in Disneyland Take a studio tour and learn how movies are made Tell-all reviews of motels, hotels, hostels, and campgrounds Where to stay that's convenient (and doesn't cost an arm and a leg) Squeaky clean motels, hotels, and inns near the major sights The pick of the campgrounds--for hikers, bikers, and all who love the great outdoors Hostels for all ages The buzz on restaurants, pubs, and music The best of the quick and delicious all-American burgers Creative sandwiches and salads, great ethnic food, and vegetarian fare Caf s, bars, dance clubs, and hot spots for hip-hop, jazz, and rock Live theater venues that introduce the stars of tomorrow Practical info, great maps Airfare deals and how to get around Tips on traveling smart and losing the crowds Clear, easy-to-read maps

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679033831
• ISBN13: 9780679033837
• Release Date: December 1997
• Publisher: Fodor's Travel Publications
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

L.A. on the Cheap, but the Good.

When we moved to North San Diego County two years ago, we bought a handful of guides to Los Angeles. This is the only one we still consistently use. It listed the closest hotel to UCLA, turned us on to Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles, gave us enough SoCal history so we didn't feel like out-of-town geeks dropped on cosmo-ville. I like the readable, matter-of-fact, and yes, entertaining entries; my husband (who relies on the other side of his brain more than I do) likes and uses the maps. It's the size, shape, and format of a trade paperback, not the odd vertical oversize that won't fit easily in a book- or handbag. UpClose is also realistic about LA price tags, and honest about the value of trendy eateries with good food. It even identifies the roofs with character worth bedding down under for a night ot two.