Lis - AARP Frommers Los Angeles

Frommers Los Angeles

by Tara de Lis

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List of Maps

L.A. Neighborhoods in Brief

L.A. Suggested Itineraries

Where to Stay in Santa Monica & the Beaches

Where to Stay in L.A.s Westside & Beverly Hills

Where to Stay in the Hollywood Area

Where to Stay in the Downtown Area

Where to Stay in the Pasadena Area

Where to Eat in Santa Monica & the Beaches

Where to Eat in L.A.s Westside & Beverly Hills

Where to Eat in the Hollywood Area

Where to Eat in the Downtown Area

Where to Eat in the Pasadena Area

L.A.s Attractions at a Glance

Hollywood Area Attractions

Downtown Area Attractions

Los Angeles Beaches & Coastal
Attractions

The South Coast

Santa Catalina Island

Santa Barbara

Big Bear Lake & Lake Arrowhead

Note About Maps

This guide contains dozens of maps of varying sizes and complexity. If you find it hard to read a map on your device, use the zoom function to enlarge. You can also download and/or printout PDFs of all of the maps in this guide. Go to www.frommers.com/go/ebookmaps and click on the title of your guide.

Opening up the world and the wonders in your own backyard.

Maybe youre finally planning that big trip youve dreamt of for years. Maybe youre ready to hop in the car and go where the road takes you. Or maybe youre visiting far-flung family and friends.

Welcome to travel for grown-ups. Where do you turn for help?

Dedicated to helping you enjoy and enrich your life through travel, AARP has teamed up with Frommers to offer the best advice on must-see destinations, from daytrips to journeys around the world. Well guide you to the best food, accommodations, shopping, nightlife, sights, and activities that suit your lifestyle.

And true to AARPs commitment to help you stretch your dollars, well show you how to get the best value, whether youre traveling near or far. Want to splurge on a fancy hotel and eat cheap, or vice versa? We offer all price ranges. And give you the flexibility to tailor your trip to your budget. Whatever you choose, whatever your budget, well make sure you have memorable and wonder-filled experiences.

So hit the road and enjoy every minute. Well show you the way.