Synopses & Reviews
Walking L.A. is your portable guide to 38 walking tours exploring stairways, streets, and buildings you never knew existed all around Los Angeles. Completely updated, the second edition of this award-winning book contains expanded trips with dozens of additional points of interest, new information like nearby Metro stations and stroller-friendly walks, and four new trips to South Pasadena, San Pedro's waterfront, Glendale's Brand Park and Kenneth Village, and the uber-hip Atwater Village. This portable guide features detailed maps for each trip, original photos, and public transportation information. Route summaries make each walk easy to follow, and a "Points of Interest" section summarizes each walk's highlights, ranging from cultural institutions to the hippest spots to dine, drink, and shop.
Synopsis
Beyond its maze of freeways, Los Angeles is a great place to walk. Step out of your car and set out on foot to discover hidden streets, architectural masterpieces, Hollywood romance, lost canyons, and vibrant SoCal culture in places like trendy Silver Lake, colorful Echo Park, eclectic Venice Beach, and more. Completely updated and expanded, the second edition of this award-winning book features expanded trips with dozens of additional points of interest, useful new information like nearby Metro stations, stroller-friendly walks and four new trips to family-friendly South Pasadena, San Pedros developing waterfront district, Glendales picturesque Brand Park and quaint Kenneth Village, and the uber-hip Atwater Village. The 38 walks include trivia about architecture, local culture and Hollywood history, plus tips on where to dine, have a drink, shop, or get a massage. Detailed maps and a Points of Interest section that summarizes each walks highlights.