The YOLO Guide to LA & Southern California
Listen in as author, Taj Bates, chats with national radio host, Rick Steves, about her fun and fabulous travel guide to Los Angeles and Southern California’s Must-See-Dos
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A "breezy, fun" guide to LA!
– Rick Steves
Treasure Trove of Insider Tips
On where to go, when to go, how to get there and how to have the best time while you’re in and around LA, Hollywood, Disneyland, Palm Springs and San Diego!
Must-Try Local Cuisine & Top Restaurants
Where to savor authentic SoCal cuisine. PLUS curated listings of yummy eateries for every budget, located near Must-See-Dos.
Digital Access to Interactive Maps
Directions (driving, walking, biking and public transportation) in an instant for online & offline navigation.
Digital Access to Know Before You Go Tips
Pre-arrival tips and advice on everything from where to stay; to how to pack; to how to get to and fro via public transportation.
Treasure Trove
of Insider Tips
Where to go, how to go and how to have an awesome time in and around LA, Hollywood, Disneyland, Palm Springs and San Diego!
Must-Try Local Cuisine
& Top Restaurants
Where to savor authentic SoCal cuisine. PLUS curated listings of yummy eateries for every budget, located near Must-See-Dos.
Discover WHERE to go, HOW to go . . . and how to have an unforgettable time while you’re there!
- Where to find the best beaches in all of California;
- Where to savor authentic Southern California cuisine;
- Where to get the best panoramic views of LA, Palm Springs and San Diego;
- How to snag coveted wristbands to sold out events like Coachella and Comic-Con;
- A super secret way to gain easy entry into the members-only Magic Castle;
- How to explore Disneyland like a PRO;
- And so much more!
Written by a Californian and world traveller, this guidebook is a tour guide, historian and local insider . . . all in the palm of your hand!
It is uniquely designed to make pre-planning and on-the-go exploring a breeze and your trip an awesome and unforgettable experience.
Unlike other travel guides that are overstuffed with pages of lackluster places you have neither the time nor the inclination to ever visit, this Guide is a curated collection of Los Angeles and Southern California‘s most YOLO-worthy destinations & experiences.
So you can spend less time planning and more time enjoying your next YOLO-worthy adventure in America’s Dreamiest State.
“I’d been to LA before a few years back. Got this guide before a trip back this year hoping to discover some things new. True to their word the book is jam-packed with places and tips I never would’ve known about. Even a friend of mine who lives in LA was so impressed she ordered a copy herself! I especially like the way it’s organized, it just made it super easy to spend days exploring just one area like Downtown LA. Who knew there was so much to see and do there???”
~ Vanessa L.
“Has several sections on local must eats which is really enlightening. Didn’t know half that stuff originated in California. Def looking forward to trying all of them ;-p. There aren’t really hotel recos in this book. But I use online stuff for hotels so didnt bother me.”
~ Micah C.
“I like how this guide is light and easy to carry around. Lots of color pictures throughout, which helped me get an idea of what to expect.”
~ Johanna D.
“I’m kinda new to LA and it has inspired me to get off my couch and explore my city more. I’ve been doing something new like every other weekend. I like all the facts and anecdotes sprinkled throughout; feels like I’m learning as I go. Can’t wait for the Northern California version to come out so I can use it for fun weekend trips.”
~ Benji O.
She has climbed the Great Wall and the Great Pyramid; ungracefully wobbled on glaciers in New Zealand and Alaska; and sailed along the Nile, the Everglades and the Amazon.
She first fell in love with mussels in Brussels; scuba diving in the Red Sea; Vivaldi’s Four Seasons during a magical concert in a Venetian church; and the indomitable spirit of Aloha! on the Hawaiian islands.
When she is not busy island- or continent-hopping, she can be found road trippin’ through California, where the ocean is her muse.
Format: Full-color paperback
Published: April 2017
Dimensions: 5(w) x 0.43(h) x 7(l) inches (12.7 x 1.1 x 17.78 cm)
Weight: 0.426 lbs (193.2 g)
ISBN: 978-0-9974455-2-7
Ships: Worldwide
Discover WHERE to go, HOW to go . . . and how to have an unforgettable time while you’re there!
- Where to find the best beaches in all of California;
- Where to savor authentic Southern California cuisine;
- Where to get the best panoramic views of LA, Palm Springs and San Diego;
- How to snag coveted wristbands to sold out events like Coachella and Comic-Con;
- A super secret way to gain easy entry into the members-only Magic Castle;
- How to explore Disneyland like a PRO;
- And so much more!
Written by a Californian and world traveller, this guidebook is a tour guide, historian and local insider . . . all in the palm of your hand!
It is uniquely designed to make pre-planning and on-the-go exploring a breeze and your trip an awesome and unforgettable experience.
Unlike other travel guides that are overstuffed with pages of lackluster places you have neither the time nor the inclination to ever visit, this Guide is a curated collection of Los Angeles and Southern California‘s most YOLO-worthy destinations & experiences.
So you can spend less time planning and more time enjoying your next YOLO-worthy adventure in America’s Dreamiest State.
“I’d been to LA before a few years back. Got this guide before a trip back this year hoping to discover some things new. True to their word the book is jam-packed with places and tips I never would’ve known about. Even a friend of mine who lives in LA was so impressed she ordered a copy herself! I especially like the way it’s organized, it just made it super easy to spend days exploring just one area like Downtown LA. Who knew there was so much to see and do there???”
~ Vanessa L.
“Has several sections on local must eats which is really enlightening. Didn’t know half that stuff originated in California. Def looking forward to trying all of them ;-p. There aren’t really hotel recos in this book. But I use online stuff for hotels so didnt bother me.”
~ Micah C.
“I like how this guide is light and easy to carry around. Lots of color pictures throughout, which helped me get an idea of what to expect.”
~ Johanna D.
“I’m kinda new to LA and it has inspired me to get off my couch and explore my city more. I’ve been doing something new like every other weekend. I like all the facts and anecdotes sprinkled throughout; feels like I’m learning as I go. Can’t wait for the Northern California version to come out so I can use it for fun weekend trips.”
~ Benji O.
She has climbed the Great Wall and the Great Pyramid; ungracefully wobbled on glaciers in New Zealand and Alaska; and sailed along the Nile, the Everglades and the Amazon.
She first fell in love with mussels in Brussels; scuba diving in the Red Sea; Vivaldi’s Four Seasons during a magical concert in a Venetian church; and the indomitable spirit of Aloha! on the Hawaiian islands.
When she is not busy island- or continent-hopping, she can be found road trippin’ through California, where the ocean is her muse.
Published: April 17, 2017
Dimensions:
5(w) x 0.43(h) x 7(l) inches
(12.7 x 1.1 x 17.78 cm)
Weight: 0.426 lbs (193.2 g)
ISBN: 978-0-9974455-2-7
Ships: Worldwide
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