Personable and chatty, informative and candid, this guide with an attitude gives the complete lowdown on gay and lesbian Los Angeles, Laguna Beach, Palm Springs, San Diego, and Santa Barbara -- from high profile West Hollywood to secluded Black's Beach. With tips on the hippest guest houses, the hottest bars, the most romantic restaurants, the gayest neighborhoods, and all the major attractions, Fodor's Gay Guide to Los Angeles and Southern California is a one-stop introduction to the best of the region.Praise for Fodor's Gay Guide to the USA, winner of the Lowell Thomas Bronze Medal:"Savvy and stylish." -- Travel & Leisure"Solidly written and wonderfully informative...marks a watershed in guidebook publishing." -- New York Times Syndicate"...Heavy with detail and description and well-written." -- Out & About"Quite simply, if it's out there, it's in here." -- Harry Taylor, Publisher, Out magazineAbout the AuthorAs a former Fodor's editor, inveterate traveler Andrew Collins knows what's worth recommending -- and what's not. He has visited more places popular with gay men and lesbians than most people see in a lifetime.Other books in Fodor's Gay Guide series (all by Andrew Collins):Fodor's Gay Guide to the USA (2nd ed.)Fodor's Gay Guide to AmsterdamFodor's Gay Guide to New York CityFodor's Gay Guide to the Pacific NorthwestFodor's Gay Guide to San FranciscoFodor's Gay Guide to South Florida