Los Angeles is a great place to walk. Really, it is--don't be deterred by the maze of freeways and pervasive car culture. Set out on foot and you'll be rewarded with the discovery of hidden streets, architectural masterpieces, historical facts, and cultural influences as you wander through the hills and canyons, along peaceful residential neighborhoods, and gritty urban zones. Author and LA local Erin Mahoney is a knowledgeable tour guide to the treasures in neighborhoods dotting LA's hills, valleys, and flatlands.
if you want to get to know the city of L.A. better, and i mean by NOT sitting on the 101 fwy in traffic with other pleasant Angelinos honking their horns, this book is definitely the way to go. you get to explore the city and exercise at the same time!!!! in the back of the book they tell you how many calories you've burned after each walk! how great is that!