Secret Los Angeles - An Unusual Guide

by Felicien Cassan, Darrow Carson

A concrete jungle surrounded by abundant nature, Los Angeles is surprisingly more than just celebrities, beaches, and theme parks. From bison in the wild, to the actual end of Route 66, an old Cold War army base, a monument to a Japanese man recognized as Righteous Among the Nations, the original Batcave, a unique statue of a shirtless Abraham Lincoln, and an abandoned Nazi camp, the L.A. urban sprawl is packed with unusual and secret treasures.

240 pages, Paperback

Published March 28, 2025

Reviews

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every May for the past four years I've been going to L.A./Pasadena for a music festival and I promise you, I've also been going to that bookstore (Vroman's) in Pasadena. However, this is the year I just happened to spot this book and snatched it up without a second thought. Shhiiiiiit! I wish I'd had it four years ago when we started our regular visits but better late than never, I suppose.

Why? Because this is just full of rather random museums, sights, hikes, cultural spots, and - did I say it already? - other random sites that visiting could really elevate a visit to the region. For sure, there are a wee handful that I've already partaken of (Heh, Fork in the Road and Crystal Cathedral, I'm looking at you!). I'm so happy to have this to feed my future trips to the L.A. region for more off-beat tourism! <3