Insight Pocket Guide Los Angeles and Surroundings

The Compact FormulaFirst orientation is provided by the backcover map. It shows you the city's layout and highlights the location of suggested tours described in the main Places section of the guide.The tours provide the menu to the sights. Follow them right through or simply pick and choose according to your own particular taste and the time you have available.The star system highlights the importance of the main attractions - particularly useful if you're in a hurry: three stars - an absolute musttwo stars - very interestingone star - well worth seeingMain sights have numbered references which allow you to locate them easily on strategically placed maps.Corresponding directly with the text, color photography throughout provides you with that vital visual link.Color coding provides easy access both to the tours and to the sections on Culture, Leisure and Practical Information.