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Peaceful Places Los Angeles: 110 Tranquil Sites in the City of Angels and Neighboring Communities Paperback – June 29, 2010

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Laura Randall’s Peaceful Places: Los Angeles serves up 110 remedies for life in the big city. This Angeleno author, freelance writer, and mother of two young sons knows where to decompress―and when to visit popular attractions without the crowds. Many sites are free, and Randall tells you how to reach nearly all of them by bus or subway. She leads you to:

9 Day Trips & Overnights
- 7 Enchanting Walks
- 7 Historic Sites
- 9 Museums & Galleries
- 8 Outdoor Habitats
- 16 Parks & Gardens
- 17 Quiet Tables
- 4 Reading Rooms
- 8 Scenic Vistas
- 7 Shops & Services
- 7 Spiritual Enclaves
- 11 Urban Surprises Geared to local residents, tourists, and business travelers, Peaceful Places: Los Angeles reveals the calm, cool, collected side of a bustling hometown and a 24/7 destination. So take a deep breath and enjoy this unusual guide.

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248 pages
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English
Publisher

Menasha Ridge Press
Publication date

June 29, 2010
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5.5 x 0.5 x 7.75 inches
ISBN-10

0897327195
ISBN-13

978-0897327190
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About the Author

A resident of Los Angeles since 1999, Laura Randall writes about travel and other topics for publications that include the “Los Angeles Times,” “The Washington Post,” “Sunset” magazine, and “The Christian Science Monitor.” She served as a writer and editor for the 2009 and 2010 editions of Zagat’s “Disneyland Insider’s Guide,” and has been a contributor to annual editions of “Fodor’s Los Angeles” since 2004. She also is the author of “60 Hikes within 60 Miles of Los Angeles,” published by Menasha Ridge Press.

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Gallery at the End of the World

Altadena (Map 8)

Category: museums & galleries

The name of this small art gallery alone deserves a tip of the hat. But owner Ben McGinty has also turned it into a fabulously quirky hub for local art, conversation, and community events. So if your cup of peace sometimes includes mingling with a few artistic souls, this is the place to be.

Located in a Spanish tile-roofed house in the foothills north of Pasadena, the gallery hosts four multimedia art shows a year. Random events include Sunday salons and potluck barbecues. Sponsored by a co-op known as the Underground Arts Society, the art shows feature works by artists from all over L.A. Dogs are welcome, as are banjo players, sangria sippers, and anyone who wants to hang out for a while in an informal indoor-outdoor setting in the shadows of the San Gabriel Mountains. It’s a long trek to get here from West L.A. or the South Bay, so distance travelers might want to combine a visit with a stop at the equally quirky Rancho Bar next door or a sweet-tooth fix at Bulgarini Gelato up the street.

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2475 North Lake Avenue, Altadena, Ca 91001; Bulgarini Gelato, 749 East Altadena Drive, Altadena, Ca 91001
GPS coordinates: N45° 42.876' W122° 49.234'
(626) 794-8779
galleryattheendoftheworld.com
Free
Times vary; call or check Web site for schedule
Metro Bus local lines 180 or 267

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Menasha Ridge Press; Illustrated edition (June 29, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 248 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0897327195
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0897327190
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.5 x 7.75 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #3,242,554 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- #5,095 in Pacific West United States Travel Books

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A native of suburban Philadelphia, Laura Randall lived in Washington, D.C. and San Juan, Puerto Rico before moving to the Los Angeles area in 1999. Her byline can be found in newspapers and consumer magazines, including the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, the Washington Post, Sunset Magazine, and the Christian Science Monitor. She lives with her family in Los Angeles and keeps track of Southern California's calm, cool and collected side on her blog, http://hikeswithjack.wordpress.com. She also blogs about travel in Eastern Pennsylvania: http://exploringpennsylvania.wordpress.com.

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This book is good for someone who is new to LA. Being someone who's lived in LA for a while now, I already knew of most of the spots in this book. Also, some of the spots mentioned in this book are a bit ridiculous. I don't consider a small pond in the middle of a huge city to be considered a "peaceful place". I guess I just expected to find more of LA's un-kown spots in this book, but it's still has some good spots in there.

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Great book.

Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2010

In Peaceful Places, Los Angeles, Laura Randall explores "110 Tranquil Sites in the City of Angles and Neighboring Communities," providing descriptions, photos, and useful information for those seeking serene respite in a megalopolis known for glitz and traffic.

The sites are organized alphabetically, from Amir's Garden in Griffith Park (Hollywood) to the Zona Rosa Caffe (Pasadena), and ranked with three stars ("heavenly anytime"), two stars ("almost always sublime"), or one star (peacefulness limited to certain designated times). Randall also offers two alternate "paths" for finding the sites - by category and by geographic area (sort of like a Zagat guide to tranquility).

The sites fall into several categories: enchanting walks, historic sites, museums and galleries, parks and gardens, quiet tables, reading rooms, spiritual enclaves and others. Randall' s descriptions are detailed and evocative. She has a breezy style that is like getting information from a well-informed friend.

This book is a treasure for Los Angeles residents looking to explore the quieter corners of their city. It is also a must-read guide for visitors who want a break from the hectic bustle of the typical trip to southern California.

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Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2015

Even as a local, I learned from this book. Because of it, I went to the wayfarers chapel and the James Turrelll sky space.

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Finding peaceful places in the City of Angels....

Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2010

Laura Randall's "Peaceful Place: Los Angeles" identifies and describes "110 tranquil sites in the City of Angels and Neighboring Communities."

It's the perfect antidote to that rushed, crowded city feel that even most exciting cities provoke. And it's aimed at both the tourist and the Los Angelino.

Randall describes nine day and overnight trips, seven walks, seven historic sites, nine museums and galleries, eight outdoor habitats, sixteen parks and gardens, seventeen quiet tables, four reading rooms, eight scenic vistas, seven shops/services, seven spiritual stops, and eleven `urban surprises.'

Her peaceful places are also listed by category and area and helpful maps are provided.

My personal favorite is the Venice Canal walk, which Randall classes an `enchanting walk.' She provides a map, gives it a two star rating, and then goes on to explain what makes the walk interesting and to suggest the best time of day to visit.

This is not a coffee table book - the pictures are in black and white. But the trade off is that it's light weight and portable.

The bottom line: Five stars. This is a peaceful book to browse and a great guide to quiet places in a bustling metropolitan area.

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Angelle Gullett

Carry this with you to find some breathing room

Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2010

Despite its unassuming appearance, this book is a real treasure trove. Los Angeles is a city where you are never the only person in the park, at the store, on the road. Despite our infamous sprawl, we always seem to be tripping over each other.

Peaceful Places: Los Angeles offers up 110 spots where you can catch your breath in the City of Angels. Laura Randall has found some famous sites (Greystone Mansion, the Bradbury Building Lobby) and plenty of lesser-known but equally tranquil retreats (Aroma Café, Los Angeles River & Gardens - yes, we have a river! Who knew?)

This is a great little guide for tourists and locals alike. We've already visited nine of these spots, and some of them have become regular and welcome parts of our lives. The book is eminently portable, small and light enough to stash in a purse or glove box. The cover is sturdier than usual, the better to handle repeated flip-throughs. When you're stuck on the 405, pull out Peaceful Places: Los Angeles and head for the nearest exit.

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