Jump into LA's cultural hotbeads with local authors who truly love the City of Angels. From the spectacular Getty Center to virile Muscle Beach to East LA's El Mercado to opulent Rodeo Drive, this guide points the way to the best and the most bizarre.

• special section spotlighting LA's architectural gems
• the hottest beaches, bars and boutiques
• walking tours of Hollywood and Downtown as well as a self-guided tour of the stars' homes in Beverly Hill
• more than 200 restaurant reviews
• hostel, hotel and B&B listings for any budget
• excursions to Disneyland, Catalina, Santa Barbara and Las Vegas