As an Angeleno my whole life and an avid walker myself this book was a huge waste of money even for the most jaded west-sider who never travels east of Hollywood Blvd. Most of the tours are through the well paved neighborhoods of urbanized Los Angeles and there isn't a single tour of any area, park or point of interest east of the 110 freeway! To add insult to injury even her food recommendations are lousy (save for a few no brainers}. Mahoney is referred to as a native Angeleno. I hope a review like this encourages her to really explore a city she has very little knowledge about.

As an Angeleno my whole life and an avid walker myself this book was a huge waste of money even for the most jaded west-sider who never travels east of Hollywood Blvd. Most of the tours are through the well paved neighborhoods of urbanized Los Angeles and there isn't a single tour of any area, park or point of interest east of the 110 freeway! To add insult to injury even her food recommendations are lousy (save for a few no brainers}. Mahoney is referred to as a native Angeleno. I hope a review like this encourages her to really explore a city she has very little knowledge about.

At least, I thought that until I read this great book. The walks are fun and give you a different view of Los Angeles. Highly recommended!

I found this book to be fun to use, accurate, and articulate. Walking is the best way to see any place, you get exercise, see many things you would otherwise miss, eat at out of the way places and generally just have more fun. With this book you can do it with a much better understanding of where to go and what to see. This book gives you great guides to not only walk portions of the city, but also ideas about where to go even if you are riding. Even if you do not plan to see LA by foot I would recommend this book for any resident or tourist. I bet any resident will find this is a great book to use to see and appreciate more of the city they live in. For the visitor this book has so much useful information that other guide books never address. I am buying copies for both friends and relatives. Buy a copy and carry it with you, we just might meet each other carrying the book and walking LA

I picked up this book in hopes of finding some places to actually walk around LA and enjoy it for more than just what you see when you drive around everywhere. I have only been to one of the spots so far, but my girlfriend and I were blown away by what we found. Not only are the routes well planned, and a nice distance, but the information that comes with each is well researched and makes the walk all the better. I highly recommend this book.

I picked up this book in hopes of finding some places to actually walk around LA and enjoy it for more than just what you see when you drive around everywhere. I have only been to one of the spots so far, but my girlfriend and I were blown away by what we found. Not only are the routes well planned, and a nice distance, but the information that comes with each is well researched and makes the walk all the better. I highly recommend this book.

Very fun and interesting route maps outlining cool things to see in LA that you may have missed. Cool descriptions of things to keep an eye out for on the walks. My wife and I have been going to funky areas and neighborhoods to take walks for awhile. This book takes that to the next level and really points out a side of LA that you may not have seen when passing by in a car. Good stuff!

Very fun and interesting route maps outlining cool things to see in LA that you may have missed. Cool descriptions of things to keep an eye out for on the walks. My wife and I have been going to funky areas and neighborhoods to take walks for awhile. This book takes that to the next level and really points out a side of LA that you may not have seen when passing by in a car. Good stuff!

I don't do a lot of walking, but because of Ms. Mahoney's excellent book , my family and I have tried a couple of the walks she described, and we were happily surprised at how interesting the areas were, and how much fun it was to explore new neighorhoods. The book is so good we have ordered extra copies for Christmas gifts.

I've lived in L.A. my entire life and yet, 99 percent of the wonderful places explored in this fabulous book are new and absolutely amazing to me. The perfect gift for Angelinos and tourists alike, it is just in time for the perfect holiday stocking stuffer ... and beyond. I love that author Mahoney divides her "walks" into parts of the city, walking distance and difficulty, parking availability and offers tidbits of info on what we're seeing along the way. My bonus? I've found this perfect little book just in time to supplement my new resolve to get out of my car and walk, walk, walk my way to better health.

This great book is the best local guidebook to discovering cool and hidden neighborhoods in Los Angeles. The writing is funny and irreverent and the walks are well researched and organized in a very easily digestible way.

I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK VERY HIGHLY.

Walking LA is unlike any guidebook I've ever read - it really inspires you to get out and explore! And the author's commentary is both informative and entertaining. In addition to covering popular points of interest like Venice Beach, Chinatown/Olvera Street, Sunset Strip, Santa Monica and Hollywood, this book includes interesting and picturesque neighborhoods throughout the greater LA area that even longtime locals like myself probably don't know about. Definitely a must-have guide for both natives and visitors!

This book has it all...the right size and shape to take along on a walk, clear concise directions, and enough insider savvy to make exploring the byways of this sprawling city a pleasure. It's a book about walking, sure, but there is nothing pedestrian about this writer's style. I'm giving it to all my LA area friends as a Christmas gift this year.

Many of us travel a great distance to explore a new city and this is a wonderful guide for our very own "City of the Angels". Discover the neighborhoods of LA - an experience to savor- getting exercise as well as an introduction to the variety and diversity of home.

I've lived in L.A. my entire life and yet, 99 percent of the wonderful places explored in this fabulous book are new and absolutely amazing to me. The perfect gift for Angelinos and tourists alike, it is just in time for the perfect holiday stocking stuffer ... and beyond. I love that author Mahoney divides her "walks" into parts of the city, walking distance and difficulty, parking availability and offers tidbits of info on what we're seeing along the way. My bonus? I've found this perfect little book just in time to supplement my new resolve to get out of my car and walk, walk, walk my way to better health.

This great book is the best local guidebook to discovering cool and hidden neighborhoods in Los Angeles. The writing is funny and irreverent and the walks are well researched and organized in a very easily digestible way.

I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK VERY HIGHLY.

Walking LA is unlike any guidebook I've ever read - it really inspires you to get out and explore! And the author's commentary is both informative and entertaining. In addition to covering popular points of interest like Venice Beach, Chinatown/Olvera Street, Sunset Strip, Santa Monica and Hollywood, this book includes interesting and picturesque neighborhoods throughout the greater LA area that even longtime locals like myself probably don't know about. Definitely a must-have guide for both natives and visitors!

This book has it all...the right size and shape to take along on a walk, clear concise directions, and enough insider savvy to make exploring the byways of this sprawling city a pleasure. It's a book about walking, sure, but there is nothing pedestrian about this writer's style. I'm giving it to all my LA area friends as a Christmas gift this year.