The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles

A guide like no other, this is the first guide to Los Angeles to go beyond locations and events to tap into the variety of things only a true Angeleno could know.
The brand new second edition of The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles: 1001 Ideas explores every aspect of current Los Angeles life, from the enduring world-famous sights to the best-kept local secrets. Find the ideal place to view the Hollywood sign or the quietest spot on Santa Monica beach. Track down the newest eateries in every ethnic enclave, take your own unique architectural tour of the Hollywood Hills, or ride a scooter to the city’s best bookstores and read up on it all instead.
Completely revised and updated, this ultimate guide to L.A. will let you keep up with the ever-changing cultural landscape of the city, where openings of countless new restaurants reflect the evolution of trending neighborhoods and major institutions like the Broad museum complement the city’s expanding gallery scene. With contributions from celebrated, knowledgeable Angelenos and helpful indexes that tell you where and how to find whatever you’re looking for in the city, this is simply the most fun and comprehensive guidebook there is to the City of Angels.

Joy Yoon is a writer, editor, and creative consultant. She lives and works in Los Angeles.