Not for Tourists Guide to Los Angeles 2010

by Not For Tourists

Not for Tourists guidebooks are map-based, neighbourhood by neighbourhood guides designed to lighten the load of already street-savvy residents, commuters, business travellers, and yes, tourists too. Each map is marked with user-friendly icons identifying the services and entertainment centres that you look for as you make your way through everything from post offices, car parks, restaurants, bars, DIY stores and gyms to information on hotels, airports, public transport and parks. Whether you're a seasoned resident, a returning visitor, relocating, or someone who is completely new in town, Not for Tourists guidebooks help you make the most of your time in the city, while you're in it.

Genres: Travel, Reference, Nonfiction

463 pages, Paperback

First published August 7, 2002

Reviews

[Kevin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another reference book I tend to make use of. Not as indispensable as the NYC version though, I think.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book isn't really a "book," per se, so much as a guide (hence the title). It has some good suggestions, but, having checked it out from the library, I couldn't really take advantage of it. This would be a good book to keep handy near the phonebook or wherever you keep your going-out-to-dinner ideas. Yelp.com seems to be a little handier, unfortunately.
Ultimately, a good way to briefly familiarize yourself with the city, but not the end-all-be-all of suggestion books. Also, it's not searchable.

[C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just purchased this. Moving to LA in May and although I'm from SoCal I haven't lived there since 2003 so I wanted to reacquaint myself a little. As the title says-this is a book for newcomers and residents, not visitors but is helpful. I would suggest buying it in tandem with "A Newcomers Guide to Los Angeles"-the newest edition.

[R.S. Kellogg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun just reading it. Even better using it as a resource to find interesting little-known museums and sites of the city. My favorite was the Jurassic Technology Museum. First time I'd heard of it.

[Ken French · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good info, great maps.

[Janet · Rating 3 out of 5]

Unique chockablock guide. Will be useful for my upcoming trip to LA.