Frommer's Los Angeles 2009 (Frommer's Complete Guides) [Paperback]

Matthew Poole (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 29, 2008 | Series: Frommer's Complete Guides (Book 598)

America's #1 bestselling travel series

Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer’s Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do.

• More annually updated guides than any other series
• 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides
• Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries
• Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design

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From the Back Cover

Frommer's. The best trips start here.

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.

• The lowdown on all things L.A., from sushi bars to movie stars—plus side trips to Disneyland, Santa Catalina, the South Coast, and more.

• Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.

• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.

• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; Revised edition (September 29, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470287691
• ISBN-13: 978-0470287699
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,566,343 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Native San Franciscan, Erika Lenkert, spent the past 4 years seeking adventure, great food, and great accommodations throughout California while celebrating a delightfully wild 3-year stint in Hollywood. She is now full-time in San Francisco, where she is editor-in-chief of WineShopper.com. She also has a restaurant column in San Francisco Magazine, and hopes to find time to continue contributing to Los Angeles, InStyle, Travel & Leisure, and Bon Appétit. And yes, her Siamese cats are still along for the ride.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect guide book for weekend trip, September 9, 2009

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B. Seal "bliss1973" (Dallas, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's San Francisco 2009 (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

We spent only a couple of days in the SF area. As visitors who had not been here before, we found it very useful about which places to avoid (tourist traps) and which places to see. The restaurant guide was also very helpful, not just for SF but for the surrounding towns, like Sausalito. The hotel guide was limited, but helpful, as was the information about various neighborhoods. Overall, a great book to have on hand when planning your trip!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need in one book!, October 12, 2009

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S. Ferrari (New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's San Francisco 2009 (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

I purchased this book originally simply to help plan out our trip and learn more about San Francisco before we went. Once we started to tour around San Francisco, we simply couldn't go anywhere without it. The bus/trolley map was extremely useful for getting around the City. When our plans changed, as they did often due to weather or just being tired, we were able to look up a place to eat or how to get home quickly. The recommendations this book made were great. We loved Cha Cha Cha's tapas and sangria and were able to learn more about where we were and what we were seeing then the average traveler. This book offered much more than I was able to find online and was an all inclusive guide to the city that we found ourselves opening very often to figure out what we were seeing or which way we should walk. MUST BUY! Great book!

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book - lots of tips!, August 24, 2009

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M. Pike "OSUJillyBean" (Oklahoma, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's San Francisco 2009 (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

Everyone knows how good Frommer's books are. The San fran version is no different. Lots of tips and tricks to help you make the most of your visit.

They also had one of the better maps for navigating San Francisco. We did the 69-mile scenic drive. It was quite interesting!!

If you're going there and you want to learn more about it: I highly recommend picking up a Frommer's guide. Always well-written and handy maps make your visit a lot smoother.