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Los Angeles is tough to get your mind around. The city that launched a thousand dreams is smoggy and grimy, but everyone seems to believe that they’re living the good life. Beverly Hills and Malibu hold promises of glamour, and tourists flock to Hollywood to touch the handprints of the stars, as if doing so transferred a bit of their magic. Once derided for its dumb blonds, L.A. has been growing as a center of intellectual and cultural life, believe it or not. It may never be Paris, but the spectacular Getty Center continues to wow visitors, while scores of theaters and performance venues speak to a vibrant artistic spirit that has more than movie-making to offer. To really take in L.A. and its satellites, you’ll need to navigate the infamous freeways by car. Entertain yourself in traffic by trying to figure out who that guy is in the Porsche idling beside you.

IgoUgo Travel Report: Los Angeles is not your average travel guide. Every piece of advice found in these pages comes from regular travelers and locals-not paid professionals or PR people-which means pure, unfiltered opinions on what to see (and what to avoid) during your trip. You’ll find first-hand details on attractions and day trips, along with restaurant, nightlife, and activity recommendations in all price ranges and for all interests. You’ll also see our contributors’ original photographs and insider tips on every page-no other travel guide can say that.

IgoUgo contributors hail from all over the globe and travel just about everywhere in between. These avid travelers share their adventures and snapshots in online journals at IgoUgo.com, the world’s premier web-based travel community. Our 350,000+ members have written over 300,000 journal entries covering more than 4,000 destinations. IgoUgo’s emphasis on personal, real-life travel experiences has garnered a Webby Award for “Top Travel Website” as well as accolades from Yahoo! Internet Life, which voted it “Best Travel Community.”

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Take a boat ride to Santa Catalina Island or watch a shoot-out at Calico, ride a bike through Baja, camp on oceanside bluffs, hike through breathtaking mountains in the San Bernardinos, and enjoy world-renowned museums. These and many more destinations are within a short distance from Los Angeles.

Whether you stay in Los Angeles or dive to San Diego, there is something for every interest and every budget. All the information needed to enjoy your outing is included: addresses and telephone numbers, hours, admission, maps and directions, what to see and what to do. This comprehensive guide includes tantalizing tidbits from the past, pertinent information to enjoy the area all day, and all that you need to know for endless days of exciting destinations.

Matt Gandall lived and traveled throughout Southern California since 1928. He had written for every major newspaper in the San Diego County area, and had articles in many magazines, including Westways, Ford, Times, The Fedco Reporter, and others. In 1996, Matt Gandall passed away the age of 85. He was a remarkable man and we are fortunate to be able to bring you this wonderful collection of places he thought you might find fun and interesting to visit.