The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles: 1001 Ideas--Second Edition

Completely revised and updated, this second edition of the ultimate guide to L.A. lets you keep up with the ever-changing city, from the best new restaurants to new institutions like the Broad Museum.

Los Angeles is a local’s city—more than any other major cultural metropolis, it is a city for those in the know. Here, a lifelong Angeleno presents a guide with something for everyone, with classic ideas for visitors and new revelations for locals. Find the best spots to view the Hollywood sign or the quietest spots on Santa Monica’s beach. Track down the finest eateries in every ethnic enclave, and explore the expanding arts district downtown. Follow the most beautiful routes up and down the Pacific Coast Highway, or take your own unique architectural tour of the Hollywood Hills.

Organized by theme—from destinations to views and sights, food and drink, and the Hollywood trail of scene locations—and with contributions from celebrated Angelenos and helpful indexes, this is simply the most fun and comprehensive guidebook there is to the City of Angels.