Whatever you're in the mood for, Los Angeles offers a wealth of things to do, all against the backdrop of the iconic Hollywood Hills, Pacific Ocean and neighbourhoods familiar from thousands of movies. Be inspired to visit by the brand new Insight Guide Experience Los Angeles, a beautifully-packaged full-colour guide to this resurgent and fascinating southern California city. Inside Insight Guide Experience Los Angeles: A brand-new guide in this new series covering all the very best experiences on offer in the city. Stunning, colourful photography brings this iconic city and its people to life. Local expert authors guide you to authentic Angeleno experiences and fresh discoveries. A dip-in "In the mood for..." section suggests the best places to go for star-spotting, retail therapy and the great outdoors, amongst others. The neighbourhoods sections contain our selection what to see and do from an insider's perspective, from people-watching in Venice Beach to gallery-hopping Downtown. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and our Essentials A-Z section give you all the practical information you need for planning a memorable trip.