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

The YOLO Guide
to Los Angeles &
Southern California



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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

A "breezy, fun" guide to LA!

– Rick Steves



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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.


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.

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