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"In vast Los Angeles, it's easy to feel at a loss for where to begin (or to be straight-up lost). Not with a new guide to the city, The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles: 1001 Ideas. L.A. native Joy Yoon offers a fresh view of the town, suggesting sites and activities for the traveler (or even local) with contemporary tastes. Her "classics" chapter covers predictable tourist spots like Chateau Marmont and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but the rest of the book offers up insider-y info, such as a primer on local fashion designers, and a tip on where to find Korean short-rib tacos." ~Wall Street Journal
“It’s a delight to come across the likes of Joy Yoon’s The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles, a big fat, fun-to-read compendium that offers fresh perspectives on old LA standbys alongside eclectic, unexpected leisure-time ideas. Yoon has expertly crafted over a thousand mini essays that will make you want to take an LA vacation pronto or get out of the house for an adventure if you live in Southern California.” ~Passport Magazine
"Thoughtfully organized by type of experience rather than geography, the book does the impossible and makes a bewilderingly complex megalopolis remarkably accessible. Tightly-written capsule descriptions give you everything you need to know to plan your voyage. The book leaves no LA neighborhood stone unturned; from behind the Orange Curtain to the San Gabriel Valley. Yoon even provides brief education on local fashion designers, philanthropists and seasonal street fairs." ~Cool Hunting
“It’s a delight to come across the likes of Joy Yoon’s The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles, a big fat, fun-to-read compendium that offers fresh perspectives on old LA standbys alongside eclectic, unexpected leisure-time ideas. Yoon has expertly crafted over a thousand mini essays that will make you want to take an LA vacation pronto or get out of the house for an adventure if you live in Southern California.” ~Passport Magazine
"Thoughtfully organized by type of experience rather than geography, the book does the impossible and makes a bewilderingly complex megalopolis remarkably accessible. Tightly-written capsule descriptions give you everything you need to know to plan your voyage. The book leaves no LA neighborhood stone unturned; from behind the Orange Curtain to the San Gabriel Valley. Yoon even provides brief education on local fashion designers, philanthropists and seasonal street fairs." ~Cool Hunting
About the Author
Joy Yoon is a Los Angeles bred writer and researcher. She's the former Editor-in-Chief of The New Order Magazine, which focuses on men's fashion, art, music and culture, and her musing have been in Paper Magazine, DazedDigital, i-D online, Art Wednesday, Selectism, SlamxHype, Huffington Post, Powerhouse Magazine, Hypebeast Magazine, Port Magazine online, Vogue Magazine, Mongrel, Bitchslap, Complex.com, Wax Poetics and Caviar Affair. Yoon has also worked on two documentary films, Brasilintime and Jiro Dreams of Sushi, and produced photoshoots for Wax Poetics.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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on July 14, 2013
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Reading this book is like eavesdropping in on a conversation between people who knows all the secrets and ins-and-outs of the city -- plus it's a bit addictive (easy to read and not too much time spent on one topic, you'll find yourself flipping from page to page, like on a high speed tour through L.A.). What I most like about this book is that it shows there is more to Los Angeles than just west of downtown. For that reason much of the information contained within it is very original, not published anywhere else, or hard to find online, whereas most other travel books on Los Angeles seem like they gathered their information from . . . well, other travel books or popular travel websites. 1001 in L.A. makes you realize that no matter where you are in Los Angeles (north, south, east, or west), there is someplace interesting close by that you probably had no idea existed, and is worth exploring.
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Wow! A great book. I, too, was born and raised in Los Angeles. My family moved to different locatiions when I was much younger, so I was familiar with almost all of what Joy Yoon was talking about. Her chapter on the streets, tunnels and bridges was so great - how often do we take all of those streets, tunnels and bridges for granted without examing them closely. When I finished the book, I didn't want to let go, so I ended up reading the index and found a lot of names and places I had overlooked! I don't live in Southern CA now, but am so homesick; this book is motivating me to go back home again.
Joy Yoon, you are wonderful!
Sue Few
Joy Yoon, you are wonderful!
Sue Few
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As a native Angeleno who moved away 10 years ago I often find myself at a loss of things to do when back home, overwhelmed by the changes, as well as, all of the amazing things I grew up with and am not quite sure still remain. This book not only is a fun read but a great guide for anyone in Los Angeles, be they a tourist, lifer or a someone like me looking to see their home town with new eyes.
I am now in the process of challenging myself to do all of the 1001 things listed. There are a lot of reminders of the little things from my childhood I had forgotten and/or places I haven't visited in a while. What intrigues me the most are the many places listed that I have driven by all my life and never experienced/taken a second glance at what appears to have been missed adventures.
Thanks to this book I won't be saying "What should I do?" for a long time!
I am now in the process of challenging myself to do all of the 1001 things listed. There are a lot of reminders of the little things from my childhood I had forgotten and/or places I haven't visited in a while. What intrigues me the most are the many places listed that I have driven by all my life and never experienced/taken a second glance at what appears to have been missed adventures.
Thanks to this book I won't be saying "What should I do?" for a long time!
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on July 8, 2013
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Although I tend to explore cities finding my own discoveries or go to places recommended by trusted friends, this book has the insight from a local's perspective. The range of destinations is extensive from the old LA must-sees to the hidden gems that we all look for on a trip. Not your typical tourist guide but really geared for travelers. A must buy for anyone who wants to see the real LA. Look forward to going back after reading this book.Best Things to Do in Los Angeles: 1001 Ideas
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Best Things to Do in Los Angeles: 1001 Ideas
What an amazing book! Written in a refreshingly hip and knowledgeable hand, it's unlike so many of those droll guides to the city. If you're a Native Angelino, this should be your ultimate Los Angeles bucket list! I've already started crossing things off as I do them. Summer movie at the cemetery? CHECK. Amazing fish tacos? DOUBLE CHECK. Easy and not to mention FUN to read, it includes old and new things and places to see that I didn't even know existed! It's a great gift for Angelinos,out-of-towners and world travelers alike who want to explore all the fantastic things this beautiful and diverse city has to offer.
What an amazing book! Written in a refreshingly hip and knowledgeable hand, it's unlike so many of those droll guides to the city. If you're a Native Angelino, this should be your ultimate Los Angeles bucket list! I've already started crossing things off as I do them. Summer movie at the cemetery? CHECK. Amazing fish tacos? DOUBLE CHECK. Easy and not to mention FUN to read, it includes old and new things and places to see that I didn't even know existed! It's a great gift for Angelinos,out-of-towners and world travelers alike who want to explore all the fantastic things this beautiful and diverse city has to offer.
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on July 11, 2013
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As a traveller who loves to see and experience places like a true local, it is difficult to find a book that doesn't simply regurgitate places and activities you've seen in every persons photo album. This book gives you the lowdown on what people from Los Angeles LOVE about Los Angeles. It is not only informative, with way too many things to do and see, but is well written with a level of wit and humour that is thoroughly entertaining. Joy Yoon is definitely besties with Los Angeles, and with this guide you too will fall in love with this amazing city.
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on June 19, 2014
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For a first time visitor to Los Angeles, this book was full of useful information on what to see and do.
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on September 22, 2013
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This book has excellent insider information that I enjoyed reading before my trip and if I was going to live in LA this book would be a must have, however, it makes a terrible travel guide. I took a short 3 day trip to LA with this book as my guide, I read through the book a month in advance and made a mental note of the things I wanted to visit and do. Once I was finally there this book was almost completely useless, I would waste so much time just flipping through the book page by page trying to find the information to go see the things I remembered wanting to see and do. The books organization makes it useless as a travel guide. I went to Malibu one day in the morning and spent an hour flipping through the book trying to find addresses of the sights see which was scattered through out the individual categories. If the author wants to keep it setup into categories that's fine but at least sort them by location. So if I am spending the day in Hollywood, Beverly Hills, or Malibu at least I can easily find all the information about the sights and restaurants quickly instead of having to flip through the book page by page trying to find the items scattered through out the book and the index in the back is almost completely useless. After two hours I finally through the book against the car windshield out of pure frustration, thankfully Google and TripAdvisor were easily available to help me complete my vacation.
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