Lonely Planet Encounter: Los Angeles, 1st Ed

Watch the muscle men on Venice Beach and hustle with the paparazzi, dodge the glitz and get laidback in Los Feliz, visit the indie boutiques on Abbot Kinney Blvd and breathe in the air of those magnificent Hollywood Hills. The Los Angeles Encounter guide gives you twice the city in half the time.

This pared-down number is ideal for quick trips - it's less accommodation, more neighbourhood highlights and the best of local knowledge.

* Full-colour pull-out map and detailed neighbourhood maps
* Calendar of can't-miss local events
* Unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short trip
* Locals reveal Los Angeles' secrets: hear from Charlie Sheen's stand-in, a veteran surfer, and the owner of Star Maps