Discover twice the city in half the time as our resident author lists the best neighbourhoods, sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment. Local voices chime in too: Charlie Sheen's stand-in, a veteran surfer and the owner of Star Maps share the LA love.

Features unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short trip, plus a full-colour pull-out map for easy navigation.
Take a Venice Beach stroll through sun-loving palms, oiled chests, bongo drummers and jewellery vendors
Hunt for handbags and dodging the paparazzi on Robertson Blvd
Shoot Chinese herb whisky with the regulars at a Los Feliz opium den-style bar
Marvel at Judy Garland¿s tiny foot next to yours at Grauman¿s Chinese Theatre