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Walking L. A.: 38 Walking Tours Exploring Stairways, Streets and Buildings You Never Knew Existed | 
 enlarge | Author: Erin Mahoney Harris
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Category: Book
List Price: $17.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 569800
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 263
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 7 x 6.9 x 0.7
ISBN: 0899974716
Dewey Decimal Number: 917
EAN: 9780899974712
ASIN: 0899974716
Publication Date: June 30, 2008
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Product Description
Beyond its maze of freeways, Los Angeles is a great place to walk. Step out of your car and set out on foot to discover hidden streets, architectural masterpieces, Hollywood romance, lost canyons, and vibrant SoCal culture in places like trendy Silver Lake, colorful Echo Park, eclectic Venice Beach, and more. Completely updated and expanded, the second edition of this award-winning book--the first in Wilderness Press's popular Walking series--features expanded trips with dozens of additional points of interest, useful new information like nearby Metro stations and stroller-friendly walks, and four new trips to family-friendly South Pasadena, San Pedro's developing waterfront district, Glendale's picturesque Brand Park and quaint Kenneth Village, and the uber-hip Atwater Village. This two-color, portable guide, aimed at locals and visitors alike, features 38 walks, detailed maps for each trip, original photos, and critical public transportation information for every trip. Route summaries make each walk easy to follow, and a "Points of Interest" section summarizes each walk's highlights. - The 38 walks include trivia about architecture, local culture, and Hollywood history, plus tips on where to dine, have a drink, shop, or get a massage.
- New edition of PMA Benjamin Franklin Award-winning title includes updated and expanded existing routes.
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The best guidebook to LA neighborhoods! September 15, 2008
This great book is the best local guidebook to discovering cool and hidden neighborhoods in Los Angeles. The writing is funny and irreverent and the walks are well researched and organized in a very easily digestible way.
I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK VERY HIGHLY.
Sugar-Coat the Bitter Pill of Exercise August 28, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Most of us who live in the Los Angeles area are like old-world peasants: we're only familiar with the neighborhoods we live in or pass through at 70 mph on our way to work or school. This book will make you aware that there are fascinating neighborhoods to explore, and that not every neighborhood is a dreary collection of chain stores and fast-food restaurants. It is a collection of walks, pointing out interesting stores, places to eat, historical landmarks, and unique sights along the way. It's a great way to get some exercise while broadening your horizons. The author rates the walks by difficulty; some of those stairways are a bit more difficult than she suggests, but that's a minor complaint. I hope the book gets updated periodically. A must for those who enjoy exploring new areas in their own city.
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