<P><I>Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher</I> </P><P><B>Lonely Planet <I>Los Angeles, San Diego & Southern California</I> </B>is 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! </P><P><B>Inside Lonely Planet's <I>Los Angeles, San Diego & Southern California</I> Travel Guide:</B> </P><UL> <LI><B>Color </B>maps and images throughout <LI><B>Highlights</B> <B>and itineraries</B> help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests <LI><B>Insider tips</B> to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots <LI><B>Essential info</B> <B>at your fingertips</B> - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices <LI><B>Honest reviews for all budgets</B> - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss <LI><B>Cultural insights</B> give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, politics, arts, music, lifestyle, television, film, architecture, cuisine, outdoors, beaches, religion, sport <LI><B>Free, convenient pull-out</B> <B><I>Los Angeles</I> map</B> (included in print version), plus over 15 color maps <LI><B>Covers </B>Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Malibu, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Disneyland, Orange County, Laguna Beach, San Diego, Palm Springs, Las Vegas, Santa Barbara and more </LI></UL><P><B>The Perfect Choice: </B><B>Lonely Planet <I>Los Angeles, San Diego & Southern California</I>,</B> our most comprehensive guide to Los Angeles, San Diego & Southern California, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. </P><UL> <LI>Looking for just the highlights of Los Angeles? Check out <B>Pocket Los Angeles,</B> a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. <LI>Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out <B>Lonely Planet's California </B>guide for a comprehensive look at all the state has to offer, or <B>Lonely Planet's Discover California, </B>a photo-rich series guides,<B> </B>which focus on the state's<I> </I>most popular attractions. </LI></UL><P><B>Authors:</B> Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Sara Benson, Andrew Bender, and Adam Skolnick. </P><P><B>About Lonely Planet: </B>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. </P>