Author(s): Sara Benson

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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher

Lonely Planet Los Angeles, San Diego & Southern Californiais your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Experience the golden sands, epic surf and picturesque sunsets along the coast; absorb beautiful art, awe-inspiring architecture, and gorgeous views at iconic the Getty; or meet your favorite cartoon character in Disneyland; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Los Angeles, San Diego & Southern California and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet's Los Angeles, San Diego & Southern CaliforniaTravel Guide:

• Color maps and images throughout


• Highlightsand itinerarieshelp you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests


• Insider tipsto save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots


• Essential infoat your fingertips- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices


• Honest reviews for all budgets- eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss


• Cultural insightsgive you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, politics, arts, music, lifestyle, television, film, architecture, cuisine, outdoors, beaches, religion, sport


• Free, convenient pull-outLos Angelesmap(included in print version), plus over 15 color maps


• Covers Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Malibu, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Disneyland, Orange County, Laguna Beach, San Diego, Palm Springs, Las Vegas, Santa Barbara and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Los Angeles, San Diego & Southern California,our most comprehensive guide to Los Angeles, San Diego & Southern California, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled.

• Looking for just the highlights of Los Angeles? Check out Pocket Los Angeles,a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.


• Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Californiaguide for a comprehensive look at all the state has to offer, or Lonely Planet's Discover California, a photo-rich series guides,which focus on the state'smost popular attractions.

Authors:Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Sara Benson, Andrew Bender, and Adam Skolnick.

About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.