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See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes, below.

GENERAL INDEX Agua at the Mondrian, 243 Arroyo Terrace, 193 Ahmanson Building, 178 Arte de Mexico, 255 Ahmanson Theatre, 279 Art galleries, 255–256 AAA (American Automobile AirAmbulanceCard.com, 43 Arts & Letters, 246–247 Association), 34, 321 Airports, 31 ATMs (automated teller Aardvark’s Odd Ark, 245, 261 Akbar, 272 machines), 40 AARP, 44 Amadeus Aveda Spa, 159 Audiences Unlimited, 202, 206 The Abbey, 272 American Airlines Vacations, 48 Autry, Gene, 165 ABC TV tapings, 203 American Automobile Associa- The Avalon Hollywood, 267 Above and Beyond Tours, 44 tion (AAA), 34, 321 Avila Adobe, 185 A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz, 244 American Cinematheque, 284 Avis Rent a Car, for disabled A Bug’s Land (Disneyland), 226 American Express, 321 travelers, 43 Access-Able Travel Source, 43 traveler’s checks, 42 Access America, 324 American Express Travelers Accessible Journeys, 43 Cheque Card, 42 abe’s & Ricky’s Inn, 269 Accommodations, 67–109. See B American Film Institute’s Los Baby gear and babysitters, also Accommodations Index Angeles International Film 45, 321 Anaheim, 227–230 Festival, 30 Backdraft, 171 best, 5–7, 68 American Foundation for the The Baked Potato, 270 downtown, 100–105 Blind (AFB), 43 Balboa Bike & Beach Stuff family-friendly, 104 American Girl Place, 252 (Newport Beach), 293, 294 Hollywood, 97–99 American Indian Festival and Balboa Island, 294–295 Knott’s Berry Farm, 237–238 Market, 27 Balboa Pavilion & Fun Zone L.A.’s Westside & Beverly American Rag Cie, 258 (Newport Beach), 295–296 Hills, 82–97 Amoeba Music, 258 Barnes & Noble, 256 Long Beach, 288–289 Amtrak, 34 Barneys New York, 242 near the airport, 81–82 Anaheim. See also The Bar Nineteen12, 273 Pasadena and environs, Disneyland Resort Bars and cocktail lounges, 107–109 accommodations, 227–230 272–277 rates, 67–68 Anaheim/Orange County Visitor , 216–217 Santa Barbara, 316–318 and Convention Bureau, 220 Basketball, 217 Santa Catalina Island, Anaheim Shuttle Service, 172 B. B. King’s Blues Club, 270 307–309 Angelino Heights, 189 Beaches, 206–210 Santa Monica & the Beaches, Animal Actors Stage, 171 Santa Barbara, 314 69–82 Antiques, 251, 255 Santa Catalina Island, 307 the south coast, 296–299 Apache Territory, 272 Beach Festival, 29 taxes, 69 Aquarium of the Pacific (Long Beauty Bar, 273–274 Universal City,COPYRIGHTED 105–106 MATERIAL Beach), 287–288 Bel Air, 56 what’s new in, 1 Architectural highlights, Belle Gray, 251 Acme Comedy Theater, 282 186–194 Belle Visage, 251 Actors Circle Theater, 282 Architectural tours, 187 Bergamot Station, 255 Adamson House, 206 Architecture, 14–18 Betsey Johnson Boutique, 259 Adult toys, 254 ArcLight Cinemas, 284 The Beverly Center, 252 Adventureland (Disneyland), Area codes, 321 Beverly Hills 223 Armstrong, Louis, 165 accommodations, 82–97 African Marketplace and Arroyo Burro Beach County brief description of, 56 Cultural Fair, 29 Park, 314 restaurants, 123–137 17_287699-bindex.qxp 8/26/08 7:33 PM Page 333

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shops and spas, 239–242 Burbank, 58 Chanel, 242 sights and attractions, Burberry Limited, 242 Chateau Marmont, 169 174, 176 Business hours, 321 Cheese Store of Silverlake, 249 Beverly Hills Hotel Spa by Bus travel, 39 Cherry Blossom Festival, 186 La Prairie, 242 from the airport, 33 Chevalier’s Books, 244 Beverly Hills Trolley Tours, 202 Busy Bee (Santa Catalina Chiat/Day offices, 187 Beverly Hills Visitors Bureau, 51 Island), 310 Chi Chi Club (Santa Catalina Bey’s Garden, 247 Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters Island), 310 Bigfoot Rapids (Knott’s Berry (Disneyland), 224–225 Chinatown, 57, 185 Farm), 237 Chinese Garden, 195 Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Chinese New Year, 185 (Disneyland), 224 Calendar of events, 26–30 Chinese New Year & Golden Biking and mountain biking, Calico Railroad (Knott’s Berry Dragon Parade, 26 210–211 Farm), 235 Christmas Boat Parade of Santa Barbara, 314–315 African American Lights, 30 Santa Catalina Island, Museum, 179 Christopher Street West 304, 307 California Poppy Blooming Festival & Parade, 28 the south coast, 294 Season (Antelope Church of the Good Shepherd, tours, 201 Valley), 27 188 Billy Martin’s, 243 California Science Center, 180 Cinco de Mayo, 27–28 Biplane, Air Combat & Warbird California Screamin’ Cine-Space, 271 Adventures (Carlsbad), 295 (Disneyland), 225 Circle, 249 Bird-Watching Experience, 207 (Knott’s Berry Circle Bar, 274 Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals, Farm), 237 City Hall 211 Cape Canyon (Santa Catalina Los Angeles, 190–191 Bliss Los Angeles, 261 Island), 304 Pasadena, 192 The Boardwalk (Knott’s Berry Capitol Records Building, 189 Cityline shuttle, 39 Farm), 236 Carbon offsetting, 47 CityWalk Cinemas, 172 Boating. See also Kayaking Car rentals, 37–38 Classical music, 278–279 Santa Barbara, 315 Car travel, 33–34 Cloud’s, 246 Bob Hope Airport, 31 from the airport, 31–32 Clover, 249 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, 26 driving rules and tips, 36–37 Club 7969, 272 Bob’s Frolic Room I, 274 main freeways, 35–36 Colony Studio Theatre, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve parking, 37 281–282 (Huntington Beach), 293 The Casino Building (Santa Comedy clubs, 282–283 Books, recommended, 18 Catalina Island), 305 Comedy Store, 169, 282 Book Soup, 243, 256 Casino Point Marine Park Conservatory for Botanical Bookstores, 243, 244, (Santa Catalina Island), 306 Science, 195 248, 251, 256–257 Catalina Bar & Grill, 270 Consulates, 322 Boomerang (Knott’s Berry Catalina Island Jazz Trax Continental Airlines Farm), 236 Festival, 30 Vacations, 48 Borders, 256 Catalina Island Museum, 306 Control Tower, 187 Botanical gardens, 195–197 Catalina Island Triathlon, 30 Convento, 193 Santa Barbara, 312 Cathedral of Our Lady of the The Cook’s Library, 243, 257 Bountiful Farm (Disneyland), Angels, 190 CP Shades, 246, 259 226 CBS Television City, TV tapings Craft & Folk Art Museum, Boyle Heights, 184 at, 203–204 176, 178 The Bradbury Building, 190 Celebrity clothing knockoffs, Credit cards, 41 Brando, Marlon, 165 244 Critter Country (Disneyland), Brentwood, 56. See also Santa Celebrity Helicopters, 201 223 Monica and the Beaches Celebrity-spotting, 196–197 , 294 Brentwood Country Mart, 242 at cemeteries, 204–205 Currency, 40 The Brig, 274 Cellphones, 49–50 Customs regulations, 24–25 Brion, Jon, 268 Cell Phone Waiting Lot, 31 Broad Contemporary Art Cemeteries, 204–205 Museum, 178 Centers for Disease Control Daily Shoot Sheet, 197 Buena Park Convention and and Prevention, 42 Dana Point, 292, 293, 297–299, Visitors Office, 234 Century City, 56 301 Bulgari, 242 C. G. Jung Bookstore & Library, Dance clubs, 271–272 257 Dari, 251 17_287699-bindex.qxp 8/26/08 7:33 PM Page 334

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DASH (Downtown Area Short The Disneyland Resort Every Picture Tells A Story, 255 Hop), 39 (Anaheim), 219–234 Exclusive Motorcars, 263 Davy Crockett’s Explorer Disneyland Resort Express, 33 Exhale, 248, 263 Canoes (Disneyland), 223 Disney’s California Adventure, Exposition Park, 58 Daylight saving time, 327 225–226 Day spas, 240–243, 261–264 Distant Lands Bookstore and Dean, James, 165 Outfitters, 251 Fais Do-Do, 270 Debit cards, 41 DNA Clothing Co., 247 Families with children Decades, 246 Dodger Stadium, 216 accommodations, 104 Del Mano, 255 Doheny Blues Festival (Dana baby gear and babysitters, 45 Del Rey Sport Fishing, 212 Point), 28 information and resources, 45 Delta Vacations, 48 (Dana restaurants, 126 The Derby, 271 Point), 294 sights and attractions, 183 Dermalogica on Montana, 248 Dolce & Gabbana, 242 FANTASMIC! (Disneyland), 224 Descanso Beach Club (Santa Doo Dah Parade, 30 Farmers Market, 158 Catalina Island), 306, 307 Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 278 Fashions (clothing), 244, Descanso Gardens, 195 Downtown Disney District 246–248, 258–261 Diane Von Furstenberg, 246 (Disneyland), 227 vintage, 240, 245, 246, 249 Dining, 20, 110–157. See also Downtown Los Angeles FASTPASS system (the Disney- Restaurants Index accommodations, 100–105 land Resort), 222 best, 7–8, 110–112 brief description of, 57 Fax machines, 327 the Disneyland Resort, restaurants, 147–152 Fear Factor Live, 171 230–234 shopping, 250–251 Festival of Arts & Pageant of downtown, 147–152 shops and spas, 264 the Masters, 29 family-friendly, 126 sights and attractions, 170, Festival of Arts & Pageant of Hollywood & West Hollywood, 179–182, 189–192 the Masters (Laguna), 290 137–147 The Dragonfly, 267 FIDM Scholarship Store, 250 Knott’s Berry Farm, 238 Dragstrip 66, 273 Fiesta Village (Knott’s Berry L.A.’s Westside & Beverly Drea Kadilak, 249 Farm), 236 Hills, 123–137 Dream Home (Disneyland), 225 Film festivals, 283–284 late-night, 285–286 The Dresden Room, 274 Film Independent’s Los Angeles locally owned and Drinking laws, 321–322 Film Festival, 283 operated, 47 Dutton’s Brentwood Books, 257 Firefly, 247, 274 Long Beach, 289 Fishing, 212 Malibu, 118, 122–123 Flik’s Fun Fair (Disneyland), 226 Pasadena and environs, EagleRider, 38 Floyd’s Barbershops, 245 154–157 East West Players, 282 Flying Wheels Travel, 43 Santa Barbara, 318–320 Edna Hart, 249 Flying with Disability, 43 Santa Catalina Island, Egyptian Theatre, 284 Food and wine shops, 309–310 The Egyptian Theatre, 189 249, 250, 254 Santa Monica and the El Alisal, 191 Football, 217 Beaches, 113–123 El Carmen, 274 Forest Lawn Glendale, 205 the south coast, 299–301 Electricity, 322 Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, Universal City, 152–154 Eleven, 273 205 what’s new in, 2 El Floridita, 271 Four Seasons Hotel, Spa at the, Disabilities, travelers with, 43 El Matador Beach, 206 262–263 Disney Animation building El Pescador Beach, 206 Fredericks of Hollywood, 244 (Disneyland), 226 El Pueblo de Los Angeles His- Fred Segal, 246, 258 Disneyland, 222–225 toric Monument, 185 Freeman House, 189 Disneyland Monorail, 225 El Pueblo Visitor Center, 185 Free or almost free activities, The Disneyland Resort. See El Rey Theatre, 267 8–9, 175, 270, 281 also Anaheim Embassies and consulates, 322 Free Spirit Sailing Adventures, accommodations, 227–230 Emergencies, 322 215 admission, hours and infor- Empress Pavilion, 185 Friday Night Dinner Ride, 165 mation, 220–221 Enchanted Tiki Room Frommers.com, 48 Disneyland, 222–225 (Disneyland), 223 Frontierland (Disneyland), package deals, 221 Entry requirements, 21, 24 223–224 restaurants, 230–234 Erica Courtney, 241 traveling to, 219 Escorted general-interest tours, when to go, 221–222 48–49 17_287699-bindex.qxp 8/26/08 7:33 PM Page 335

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Griffith Park Tennis Courts, 216 Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Gallery 825/Los Angeles Art Groundling Theater, 282 movie screenings, 283 Association (LAAA), 256 The Grove, 158–159, 252 Hollywood Guinness World Gallery of Functional Art, 255 Grove Theatre, 159 Records Museum, 173 The Gamble House, 192–193 GR2, 245 The Hollywood Museum, 178 Game shows, how to be a GSM (Global System for Mobile Hollywood Park Racetrack, contestant in, 203 Communications) wireless 217–218 Ganna Walska Lotusland (Santa network, 49–50 Hollywood Pictures Backlot Barbara), 312 Gucci, 242 (Disneyland), 226 Garbo, Greta, 165 Guinness World Records Hollywood Pro Bicycles, 211 Gasoline, 322 Museum, 173 Hollywood RockWalk, 169 Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, The HOLLYWOOD Sign, 164 283–284 Hollywood Ticket Office, 171 Gays and lesbians, 325 , 174 Hollywood Visitor Center, 51 Christopher Street West H&M, 251, 258–259 Hollywood Visitor Information Festival & Parade, 28 Hang gliding, 213 Center, 279 information and resources, Hank’s Bar, 275 Hollywood Walk of Fame, 43–44 Happy Six, 245 164–165 Long Beach Lesbian & Harvelles Blues Club, 270 The Hollywood Wax Museum, Gay Pride Parade Haunted Mansion (Disneyland), 173 and Festival, 28 223 Holmby Hills, 56 nightlife, 272–273 Healing Hands Wellness Center, Holy Cross Cemetery, 204 Geffen Contemporary at 245 Honda Center, 267 MOCA, 182 Health concerns, 42–43 Horizons West, 246 , 280 Health insurance, 42, 323 Horseback riding, 211, 214 The Getty Center Los Angeles, Hear Music, 248, 258 Horse racing, 217–218 159, 162 Helicopter tours, 201 Hospitals, 323 The Getty Villa Malibu, Hendry’s Beach (Santa Hotels, 67–109. See also 162–163 Barbara), 314 Accommodations Index GhostRider (Knott’s Berry Hennessey & Ingalls, 248, 256 Anaheim, 227–230 Farm), 235 Hermès, 242 best, 5–7, 68 Ghost Town (Knott’s Berry Hermosa Beach, 53 downtown, 100–105 Farm), 235 Hermosa City Beach, 210 family-friendly, 104 Ghost Town Artisans (Knott’s Hermosa Cyclery, 211, 215 Hollywood, 97–99 Berry Farm), 235 Hidden Treasures, 211 Knott’s Berry Farm, 237–238 Giant Robot, 245 Hiking, 213–215 L.A.’s Westside & Beverly Gibson Amphitheatre, 266 Santa Barbara, 315 Hills, 82–97 Glendale, 58 Santa Catalina Island, 307 Long Beach, 288–289 Glow, 275 Hillside Memorial Park, 204 near the airport, 81–82 The Golden State (Disneyland), History of Los Angeles, 11–13 Pasadena and environs, 225 Holidays, 323 107–109 Golf, 212–213 Hollywood rates, 67–68 Santa Barbara, 315 accommodations, 97–99 Santa Barbara, 316–318 the south coast, 294 brief description of, 56–57 Santa Catalina Island, tournaments, 26, 27 restaurants, 137–147 307–309 GO Los Angeles Card, 159 shops and spas, 244, Santa Monica & the Beaches, Golyester, 260, 261 253–255, 257–259, 261 69–82 Good Luck Bar, 275 sights and attractions, the south coast, 296–299 Good Time Tickets, 265 176–179, 188–189 taxes, 69 Grand Central Market, 250 Hollywood & Highland, 253 Universal City, 105–106 Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Arts Council, 51 what’s new in, 1 163 Hollywood Book and Poster House of Blues, 267 Greek Theatre, 266 Company, 244 Disneyland, 227 Green Door, 275 Hollywood Bowl, 278–279 Sunset Strip, 169 Green Street Antique Row, 251 Hollywood CityPass, 159 Huntington Beach, 290, 292 Greystone Mansion, 176 Hollywood Farmers Market, Huntington City Beach, 293 Griffith Observatory, 163–164 254 Huntington Library, Art Collec- Griffith Park, 57, 165, 194 Hollywood Film Festival, 30 tions & Botanical Gardens, Griffith Park Horse Rental, 214 Hollywood Forever, 204 195 17_287699-bindex.qxp 8/26/08 7:33 PM Page 336

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Huntington State Beach, 293 John Wayne Airport (Anaheim), shops and spas, 239–244, Hurricane Harbor, 168–169 31, 219 252–253, 255–259, Hustler Hollywood, 254 Jungle Cruise (Disneyland), 223 261–263 Hyperion Theater (Disneyland), Junk For Joy, 260 sights and attractions, 226 Jurassic Park-The Ride, 171 174, 176, 188 L.A. Theatre Works, 282 L.A. Tours, 200 Ice hockey, 218 Kayaking, 207, 215, 293–294 Laugh Factory, 283 Immigration and customs Kelley, Sheila, 178 L.A. Vie L’Orange, 241 clearance, 31 Kiehl’s, 248 L.A. Weekly, 52, 265 The Improv, 283 Kinara Spa & Café, 241, 262 Layout of Los Angeles, 52–58 Indiana Jones Adventure King King, 268 Lazer Invaders (Knott’s Berry (Disneyland), 223 Kinney Boulevard, shopping, Farm), 236 Indian Trails (Knott’s Berry 247 Leadbetter Beach (Santa Farm), 237 Kitson, 241 Barbara), 314 Industry Hills Golf Club, 213 The Knitting Factory, 268 Learn to Surf L.A., 215 Innoventions (Disneyland), 225 Knott’s Berry Farm, 234–238 Legal aid, 324 [Inside] The Ford, 281 Knott’s Soak City Water Park Leimert Park Village, 186 Insurance, 323–324 (Buena Park), 238 Lennon, John, 165 International Association for Kodak Theatre, 253–254, 280 Leona Edmiston, 248 Medical Assistance to Travel- Koplin del Rio Gallery, 256 Leo S. Bing Theater, 284 ers (IAMAT), 42 Korean Cultural Center, 185 Le Petite Retreat Day Spa, 245 The International Ecotourism Koreatown, 185 Library Tower (US Bank Tower), Society (TIES), 46 191–192 International Gay and Lesbian Lily et Cie, 246 Travel Association (IGLTA), 44 L.A. Avengers, 217 Links at Monarch Beach (Dana International Surfing Museum La Brea Avenue, shopping, 240 Point), 294 (Huntington Beach), 296 La Brea Bakery, 241 Lisa Kline, 241 Internet access, 50 La Brea Tar Pits, 165–166 Little Tokyo, 57, 186 InTouch USA, 49 L.A. Central Library, 191 Liz’s Antique Hardware, 241 Itineraries, suggested, 59–66 L.A. Clippers, 217 Loehmann’s, 259 It’s a Small World (Disneyland), LACMA (Los Angeles County Lola’s, 275 224 Museum of Art), 178–179, Long Beach, 287–289 It’s A Wrap, 260 284 Long Beach Blues Festival, 29 Ivan Kane’s Forty Deuce, 275 L.A. Conservancy, 187, 201 Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Laemmle’s Sunset 5, 284 Pride Parade and Festival, 28 L.a. Eyeworks, 245 Long Beach Municipal Jaguar! (Knott’s Berry Farm), Laguna Art Museum (Laguna Airport, 31 236 Beach), 296 Long Beach Windsurf & Kayak Japanese American Cultural Laguna Beach, 290, 292–293, Center, 216 and Community Center, 186 296–301 Los Angeles, 265 Japanese American National Laguna Beach Cyclery, 294 Los Angeles Angels of Museum, 180, 186 LA INC. (Los Angeles Conven- Anaheim, 216–217 Jazz and blues clubs, 269–270 tion & Visitors Bureau), Los Angeles Audubon Society Jazz Bakery, 270 21, 51 Bookstore, 257 JazzTrax Festival (Santa L.A. Kings, 218 Los Angeles Convention & Visi- Catalina Island), 305 L.A. Lakers, 217 tors Bureau (LA INC.), 21, 51 Jeopardy!, 203 L.A. LIVE, 166 The Los Angeles County Jewel’s Catch One, 273 L.A. Piedra Beach, 206 Arboretum and Botanic Jill Roberts, 247 Larchmont Boulevard, Garden, 196–197 Jim Henson’s MuppetVision 3D shopping, 244–245 Los Angeles County Commis- (Disneyland), 226 La Revolución (Knott’s Berry sion on Disabilities, 43 J. L.’s Locker Room (Santa Farm), 236 Los Angeles County Fair, 29 Catalina Island), 310 Largo, 268 Los Angeles County Metropoli- Jogging tour, 201 LA Stage Alliance, 279 tan Transit Authority (MTA), John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, L.A.’s Westside & Beverly Hills 38, 39 280–281 accommodations, 82–97 Los Angeles County Museum restaurants, 123–137 of Art (LACMA), 178–179, 270, 284 17_287699-bindex.qxp 8/26/08 7:33 PM Page 337

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Los Angeles Dodgers, 216 Mark Taper Forum, 279, 280 Museum of Tolerance, 174 Los Angeles Fashion District, Marlin Club (Santa Catalina Music Center of Los Angeles 259 Island), 310 County, 279 Los Angeles Film Festival, 28 Martin Luther King, Jr. Music stores, 258 Los Angeles Flower District, Parade, 26 The Mystery Bookstore, 257 250 Massage by Michelle (Santa Mystery Lodge (Knott’s Berry Los Angeles Galaxy, 218 Catalina Island), 306 Farm), 237 Los Angeles Horseback Riding, Matterhorn Bobsleds (Disney- 214–215 land), 224 Los Angeles International Maxfield, 259 Nabisco Dinah Shore Airport (LAX), 31 The Mayan Theatre, 267 (Rancho Mirage), 27 accommodations near, 81–82 McCabe’s Guitar Shop, Nacional, 271 plane spotting at, 201 268–269 Nagual, 247 Los Angeles International Film Medical conditions, 325 National Date Festival Festival, 30 Medical insurance, 42, 323 (Indio), 26 Los Angeles magazine, 52 Medical requirements for National Orange Show, 28 Los Angeles Marathon, 27 entry, 24 Native American Film Los Angeles Master Chorale, Melrose Avenue, 57 Festival, 26 278 shopping, 245 Natural History Museum of Los Los Angeles Opera, 278 Melrose Heights, 246 Angeles County, 182 Los Angeles Philharmonic, 278 Metropolitan Transit Authority NBC Studios Los Angeles Times, 52 (MTA), 38, 39 tours, 199 Los Angeles Zoo, 198 MetroRail system, 39–40 TV tapings at, 204–206 Los Feliz, 57–58 Mickey’s Toontown (Disney- Neighborhoods in brief, 53–58 shopping, 248–249 land), 224 Neiman Marcus, 242 Lost and found, 324 Micky’s, 273 New Orleans Square Lotus Festival, 29 Mid-Wilshire district, 57 (Disneyland), 223 Louis Vuitton, 242 Mighty Ducks, 218 Newport Beach, 290, 292, Lounge 217, 275 Mission San Fernando, 193 293, 295–296, 300 Luau Larry’s (Santa Catalina Mission San Gabriel Arcangel, Newspapers and magazines, Island), 310 193–194 Santa Barbara, 325 Mission San Juan Capistrano, Nick Metropolis, 241 296 Nic’s Beverly Hills, 276 Magic Mountain, 168 MOCA (Museum of Contempo- Nightlife and entertainment, Mail, 325 rary Art, Los Angeles), 265–286 Main Street U.S.A. (Disney- 180, 182 bars and cocktail lounges, land), 222–224 MOCA Pacific Design Center, 272–277 Maliboomer (Disneyland), 225 182 club scene, 267–270 Malibu Modernica, 239 comedy clubs, 282–283 brief description of, 53 Money and costs, 40–42 current listings, 265 restaurants, 118, 122–123 Monroe, Marilyn, 165 dance clubs, 271–272 , 211 Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sully to gay and lesbian, 272–273 Malibu Lagoon State Beach, the Rescue! (Disneyland), live music scene, 265–270 206 226 movies, 283–285 Mandarin Plaza, 185 Montana Avenue, shopping, performing arts, 278–282 Manhattan Beach, 53 247–248 what’s new in, 2 Manhattan State Beach, 210 Montezooma’s Revenge Nijiya Market, 245 Many Adventures of Winnie the (Knott’s Berry Farm), 236 NikeTown, 242 Pooh (Disneyland), 223 Mortise & Tenon, 241 Nisei Week, 186 Marathon, Los Angeles, 27 MossRehab, 43 Nisei Week Japanese Marc Jacobs, 246 Motorcycle rentals, 38 Festival, 29 Mardi Gras, 26–27 Movies, 283–285 Nissan L.A. Open Golf Mariachi Plaza, 184 Mulholland Drive, 198 Tournament, 26 Mariachi USA Festival, 28 Murphy, Eddie, 165 Nokia Theatre, 266 Marina Boat Rentals, 207 Museum of Contemporary Norton Simon Museum of Art, Marina del Rey. See also Santa Art, Los Angeles (MOCA), 183–184 Monica and the Beaches 180, 182 Now, Voyager, 44 brief description of, 53 Museum of the American West, The Nuart Theater, 285 sights and activities, 162, 207, 179 212, 215 17_287699-bindex.qxp 8/26/08 7:33 PM Page 338

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Paul Smith, 246 REDCAT, 281 O’Brien’s Pub, 276 Pavilion for Japanese Art, 178 Red Line Tours, 187, 200–201 Obsolete, 246 Peninsula Spa, 262 Red Lion Tavern, 276 Ocean Front Walk (Venice), 172 Performing arts, 278–282 Redondo Beach, 53 Off ‘N Running Tours, 201 (Knott’s Berry Redondo State Beach, 210 Off The Wall, 255 Farm), 236 Re-Mix, 240 Off the Wall, 245 Petersen Automotive Museum, Renaissance Pleasure Faire, 27 Oilily, 259 179 Restaurants, 20, 110–157. See Ole Henriksen Face/Body, 243 Petrol, 322 also Restaurants Index Olvera Street, 185, 250 Pets, traveling with, 45 best, 7–8, 110–112 Ona Spa, 262 Pho-Siam Thai Spa, 264 the Disneyland Resort, ONE Spa, 263 Pirate’s Lair at Tom Sawyer’s 230–234 Only Hearts, 248 Island (Disneyland), 223 downtown, 147–152 Ontario International Pirates of the Caribbean family-friendly, 126 Airport, 31 (Disneyland), 223 Hollywood & West Hollywood, Opera, 278 Planning your trip, 21–50 137–147 Optical Shop of Aspen, 246 calendar of events, 26–30 Knott’s Berry Farm, 238 Orpheum Theatre, 280 customs regulations, 24–25 L.A.’s Westside & Beverly The Other Side, 273 entry requirements, 21, 24 Hills, 123–137 Outdoor activities, 210–216 escorted general-interest late-night, 285–286 best, 9 tours, 48–49 locally owned and the south coast, 293–294 getting around, 35–40 operated, 47 Ozzie Dots, 249 health concerns, 42–43 Long Beach, 289 money and costs, 40–42 Malibu, 118, 122–123 package tours, 48 Pasadena and environs, Pacific Asia Museum, 184 specialized travel resources, 154–157 Pacific Design Center, 188, 253 43–45 Santa Barbara, 318–320 Pacific Park, 168 telephones and cellphones, Santa Catalina Island, Pacific Wharf (Disneyland), 225 49–50 309–310 Package tours, 48 traveling to Los Angeles, Santa Monica and the Page Museum at the La Brea 31–34 Beaches, 113–123 Tar Pits, 166 when to go, 25–26 the south coast, 299–301 Paley Center for Media, 285 Playboy Jazz Festival, 28 Universal City, 152–154 The Paley Center for Media, Playclothes, 261 what’s new in, 2 174–176 Playhouse Disney-Live on Restoration Hardware, 248 Pan Pacific Park, 194 Stage! (Disneyland), 226 Revenge of the Mummy, Pantages Theatre, 280 Police, 326 170–171 Panty Raid, 249 Polkadots & Moonbeams, 259 Rhino Records, 258 Paradise Cove, 206 Polo, 218 Ride Free Motorcycle Tours, 38 Paradise Pier (Disneyland), 225 Polo/Ralph Lauren, 242 Ripley’s “Believe It Or Not!” Paramount Pictures, 199 Ponte Vecchio, 248 Museum, 173 Paramount Studios, 206 Prada, 242 Rivers of America (Disneyland), Parking, 37, 163 Prescription medications, 224 Pasadena and environs 42–43 Robertson Boulevard, shop- accommodations, 107–109 Presley, Elvis, 165 ping, 241 brief description of, 58 The Price Is Right, 203 Robinson Ranch (Santa Clarita), restaurants, 154–157 Prime Time Shuttle, 32 212 shops and spas, 251–252, Privé Salon, 240, 262 Rockaway Records, 248 254, 257 Pull My Daisy, 249 Rodeo Collection, 242 sights and attractions, Puzzle Zoo, 248 Rodeo Drive, shops and spas, 183–184, 192–194 241–242 tours, 187 Rosamund Felsen Gallery, 255 Pasadena Antique Center, 251 Queen Mary (Long Beach), Flea Market, 252 Pasadena Convention and Visi- 287–289 Rose Tree Cottage, 252 tors Bureau, 52, 187 Route 66 Riders, 38 Pasadena Heritage, 187, 201 The Roxy Theatre, 269 Pasadena Playhouse, 281 Rage, 273 , 278 Paseo Colorado, 254 Rainbow Bar & Grill, 169 Rubbish, 249 Passports, 21, 24, 325–326 Rancho Park Golf Course, 212 Patagonia, 247 17_287699-bindex.qxp 8/26/08 7:33 PM Page 339

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Santa Monica Museum of Art live-audience TV tapings, Sailing, 215 at Bergamot Station, 182 202–206 Santa Barbara, 315 , money-saving tourist passes, Saks Fifth Avenue, 242 166, 168, 197 159 Salt Creek Beach Park, 294 , museums and galleries, Samuel French Book Store, 257 207, 210 174–184 Samuel Oschin Planetarium, Santa Ynez Canyon, 213 parks, 194–195 164 Santee Alley, 250 Pasadena and environs, San Fernando Valley Savannah, 247 183–184, 192–194 brief description of, 58 Scent Bar, 239–240 Santa Monica and the shops and spas, 251–252, Schindler House, 188 Beaches, 166–168, 182, 254, 255, 261 Scuba diving, Santa Catalina 187–188 San Juan Capistrano, 290, 292, Island, 306–307 studio and sightseeing tours, 293, 296 Sea kayaking, 207, 215, 199–202 Santa Anita Racetrack, 217 293–294 top attractions, 158–174 Santa Barbara, 311–320 Seal Beach, 290, 292 tourist traps, 173 accommodations, 316–318 Seasons, 25–26 views, 197–198 beaches and outdoor Second Time Around Watch Co., what’s new in, 1–2 activities, 314–315 240 zoos, 198–199 orientation, 311 Segway rentals, 214 Silent Movie Theatre, 285 restaurants, 318–320 Senior travel, 44 Silver Bullet (Knott’s Berry shopping, 315–316 Seven Falls/Inspiration Point Farm), 235 sights and attractions, Trail, 315 Silver Lake, 57 312–314 Shabby Chic, 247 shopping, 248–249 traveling to, 311 Shave, 242 Silverlake Wine, 249 visitor information, 311 Shopping malls, 252–254 Simon Rodia Jazz Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Shops and spas, 239–264 Festival, 29 312 downtown, 264 The Simpsons Ride, 170 Santa Barbara County Hollywood, 257–261 Six Flags California, 168 Courthouse, 312 L.A.’s Westside & Beverly Skating, 215 Santa Barbara International Hills, 239–244, 256–259, Santa Barbara, 315 Film Festival, 27 261–263 Skin Haven Spa Studio, 240 Santa Barbara Mission, 314 Pasadena and environs, Skirball Cultural Center, 176 Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 251–252, 254, 257 Skybar, 169, 276 312 San Fernando Valley, (Knott’s Berry Farm), Santa Barbara Zoo, 314 251–252, 254, 255, 261 236 Santa Catalina Island, 301–311 Santa Barbara, 315–316 Small World Books, 256 accommodations, 307–309 Santa Catalina Island, Smoking, 266, 326 exploring, 304–306 310–311 Snorkeling, Santa Catalina getting around, 304 Santa Monica and the Island, 306–307 nightlife, 310 Beaches, 246–248, 255, Soap Plant/Wacko/La Luz de orientation, 304 256, 258, 259, 261, Jesus Art Gallery, 249 outdoor activities, 306–307 263–264 Soarin’ Over California restaurants, 309–310 Shrek 4D, 171 (Disneyland), 225 shops and spas, 310–311 Sights and attractions, Soccer, 218 traveling to, 302, 304 158–210 Sony Pictures Studio Tour, visitor information, 304 architectural highlights, 199–200 Santa Monica and the Beaches 186–194 The South Coast, 289–301 accommodations, 69–82 beaches, 206–210 CityPass, brief description of, 53 botanical gardens, 195–197 172, 220 restaurants, 113–123 downtown, 170, 179–182, Southern California Flower shops and spas, 246–248, 189–192 Mart, 250–251 255, 256, 258, 259, 261, ethnic neighborhoods, Southwind Kayak Center, 215 263–264 184–186 Southwind Kayak Center sights and attractions, family-friendly, 183 (Irvine), 293–294 166–168, 182, 187–188 Hollywood, 176–179, Spa at Le Merigot, 263–264 Santa Monica Boulevard, 35 188–189 Spa at the Four Seasons Hotel, Santa Monica Convention and L.A.’s Westside & Beverly 262–263 Visitors Bureau, 52 Hills, 174, 176, 188 Spaceland, 269 , 213 Spas. See Shops and spas 17_287699-bindex.qxp 8/26/08 7:33 PM Page 340

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Spectator sports, 216–218 TIES (The International Eco- Universal City, 58 Splash Mountain (Disneyland), tourism Society), 46 accommodations, 105–106 223 Tiffany & Co., 242, 251 restaurants, 152–154 Spokes ‘N Stuff Bike Rental, Universal CityWalk, 172 211, 215 (Knott’s Berry Farm), 235 Universal Citywalk, 254 Squaresville, 249 Time zones, 327 Universal Studios, live audi- The Standard Downtown, 276 Tipping, 327–328 ence shows, 206 STAPLES Center, 217, 266 Toilets, 328 Universal Studios Hollywood, Starline Tours, 200 Tomorrowland (Disneyland), 169–172 Star Shoes, 276 224 tours, 200 Statue of a Victorious Youth, Topanga, 211 Urban Shopping Adventures, 163 Topanga Canyon, 211 240 Stearns Wharf (Santa Barbara), Topanga State Beach, 207 US Bank Tower (Library Tower), 314 Tourist information, 21, 51–52 191–192 Stella McCartney, 240 Tournament of Roses, 26 USC Trojan Football, 217 Strange Invisible Perfumes, 247 Tours, organized, 199–202 Streisand, Barbra, 165 architectural, 187 Studio City, shops and spas, Santa Catalina Island, 304 Valentino, Rudolph, 165 251 shopping, 240 Venice Art Walk, 28 Studio tours, 199–200 Toyota Grand Prix (Long Venice Beach, 210. See also Summer, 25 Beach), 27 Santa Monica and the Sun Precautions, 248 Track 16 Gallery, 255 Beaches Sunset Boulevard, 169 Trader Vic’s, 277 brief description of, 53 Sunset Ranch, 214 travel, 34, 39–40 Venice Beach’s Ocean Front The Sunset Strip, 169 from the airport, 32 Walk, 172 shopping, 243 Transportation, 35–40. See also Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Sunset Tower Hotel, 169 Car travel 266 Sunshine Plaza (Disneyland), public, 38–40 Village Footwear, 244 225 Travelers Aid of Los Angeles, 31 Viper Room, 169, 269, 271 SuperShuttle, 32 Traveler’s Aid Society, 322 Visas, 24 (Knott’s Berry Traveler’s Bookcase, 243, 257 Visitor information, 21, 51–52 Farm), 236 Traveler’s checks, 41–42 Anaheim and Disneyland Surfing, 215–216 Travelex Insurance Services, Resort, 220 Beach, 206–207 324 Knott’s Berry Farm (Buena Sustainable tourism, 46–47 Travel Guard International, 324 Park), 234 Suzanne Felsen, 246 Traveling to Los Angeles, 31–34 Voda, 277 Swap meet, Pasadena, 252 Travel insurance, 323–324 Volunteer travel, 46 Travel Insured International, Vroman’s Bookstore, 257 324 TASCHEN, 243 Travel-Safe, 324 Taxes, 326 Travel Town Transportation Walking tours, 200–201 hotel, 69 Museum, 194 Santa Barbara, 312 Taxis, 40 Trip cancellation insurance, 324 Walt Disney Concert Hall, from the airport, 32 Trippet Ranch, 213–214 172–174, 278 Telegraph and telex services, Triptel, 50 Wardrobe Dept. (Universal 327 The Troubadour, 269 Studios), 171 Telephones, 49, 326–327 Trump National Golf Club, Warner Bros. Studios, 200 Temescal Canyon, 214 212–213 Warner Brothers store, 254 Temperatures, average, 30 TV tapings, 202 Wasteland, 245, 261 Tennis, 216 TVTIX.COM, 202 Waterworld, 171 Terminator 2: 3D, 171 Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Watts Towers & Art Center, 192 Theater, 279–282 (Disneyland), 226 Wayfarers Chapel, 188 Theatre L.A., 281 2 Rodeo, 242 Way We Wore, 246 Theme Building, 187 Weather, 26 Thibiant Beverly Hills Day Spa, Weathervane, 247 242 UCLA Bruins Football, 217 Websites, 22–23 Third Street Promenade, UCLA Center for the Perform- Western Costume, 260 shopping, 248 ing Arts, 278 Western Union, 324, 327 Three Clubs, 277 Union Station, 34, 191 Westfield Century City, 253 Ticketmaster, 265 United Vacations, 48 17_287699-bindex.qxp 8/26/08 7:33 PM Page 341

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West Hollywood Downtown Standard, 96 brief description of, 56 Yamashiro, 277 Elan Hotel, 94 restaurants, 137–147 Y-Que, 249 Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bun- shopping, 254 galows, 72 West Hollywood Convention Farmer’s Daughter, 96–97 and Visitors Bureau, 52 Zoos, 198–199 Figueroa Hotel, 100 West Hollywood Halloween Santa Barbara, 314 Four Seasons Biltmore (Santa Costume Carnaval, 30 Zuma Beach County Park, 206 Barbara), 316 West Los Angeles, 56 Zuma Jay Surfboards, 216 Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles West 3rd Street, shopping, at Beverly Hills, 84 243–244 Franciscan Inn (Santa Barbara), The Westside ACCOMMODATIONS 318 accommodations, 82–97 The Ambrose, 77 Georgian Hotel, 72–73 brief description of, 56 The Anabella Hotel (Anaheim), Hermit Gulch Campground restaurants, 123–137 229 (Santa Catalina Island), 309 sights and attractions, Anaheim Plaza Hotel & Suites, Hilton Checkers Los Angeles, 174, 176 229 100, 102 Westside Pavilion, 253 Artists’ Inn & Cottage Bed & Hilton Universal City & Towers, Westwood, 56 Breakfast, 107 105 Westwood Village Memorial Avalon Hotel, 88 Hotel Angeleno Los Angeles, Park, 204–205 The Avalon Hotel (Santa 94–95 Whale-watching, Santa Catalina Island), 308 Hotel Bel-Air, 84–85 Barbara, 315 Banning House Lodge (Santa The Hotel California, 77 Wheelchair accessibility, 43 Catalina Island), 305 Hotel Catalina (Santa Catalina Wheel of Fortune, 203 Beach House Hotel Hermosa Island), 309 Whiskey Blue, 277 Beach, 75–76 Hotel Metropole (Santa Whisky A Go-Go, 169, 269 Best Western Hollywood Hills Catalina Island), 309 Wi-Fi access, 50 Hotel, 98 Hotel Oceana (Santa Barbara), Wild Water Wilderness (Knott’s Best Western Marina Pacific 317–318 Berry Farm), 237 Hotel & Suites, 79, 104 Hotel Palomar Los Angeles, 85 Wild West Stunt Show (Knott’s Best Western Mikado Hotel, Hotel Queen Mary (Long Berry Farm), 236 106 Beach), 288–289 Will Rogers Polo Club, 218 Beverly Garland’s Holiday Inn, Hotel Villa Portofino (Santa Will Rogers State Beach, 207 104, 105–106 Catalina Island), 308 Will Rogers State Historic Park, Beverly Hills Hotel and Bunga- Hotel Vista Del Mar (Santa 194–195, 214 lows, 82, 84 Catalina Island), 308 The Wiltern, 267 The Beverly Hilton, 88–89 Huntley Santa Monica Windsports Soaring Center, 213 Beverly Laurel Motor Hotel, 96 Beach, 78 Windsurfing, 216 Bissell House Bed & Breakfast, The Hyatt Regency Century Winnick Family Children’s Zoo, 107 Plaza, 85–86 198–199 Blue Lantern Inn (Dana Point), Hyatt West Hollywood, 95 Winston’s, 277 299 Inn at Playa del Rey, 76–77 Winter, 25 Cal Mar Hotel Suites, 79–80 Inn at Venice Beach, 80, 104 The Woods, 269 Candy Cane Inn (Anaheim), 230 The Inn on Mt. Ada (Santa World Book & News Co., 325 Carlyle Inn, 93 Catalina Island), 307–308 World Café, 277 Casa del Mar, 69, 72 Knott’s Berry Farm Resort World of Disney (Disneyland), Casa del Mar Inn at the Beach Hotel (Buena Park), 237–238 227 (Santa Barbara), 317 Le Meridien, 86 Wright, Frank Lloyd, 188 Casa Laguna Inn & Spa (Laguna Le Merigot, 73 Freeman House, 189 Beach), 299 Le Montrose Suite Hotel, 90 Wrigley Memorial and Botani- Casa Malibu, 80 Le Parc Suite Hotel, 90 cal Garden (Santa Catalina Chamberlain West Hollywood, Loews Santa Monica Beach Island), 306 93–94 Hotel, 73–74, 104 Channel Road Inn, 76 Luxe Hotel Sunset Boulevard, Chateau Marmont, 89 90–91 (Knott’s Berry Days Inn Hollywood, 98–99 Magic Castle Hotel, 99, 104 Farm), 237 The Disneyland Hotel, 228 Marina del Rey Marriott, 78 Disney’s Grand Californian Marriott Los Angeles Hotel, 227 Airport, 81 17_287699-bindex.qxp 8/26/08 7:33 PM Page 342

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Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Wilshire Grand Los Angeles, Encounter at LAX, 116 Angeles, 102 103–104 Five Feet (Laguna Beach), Mondrian, 86 W Los Angeles, 92–93 299–300 Montage Resort & Spa (Laguna Zane Grey (Santa Catalina Fogo de Chao, 124 Beach), 296–297 Island), 309 Fraîche, 132 The Mosaic Hotel Beverly Fred 62, 145, 285 Hills, 91 Frida, 132 Motel 6 (Santa Barbara), 318 RESTAURANTS Gladstone’s 4 Fish, 118 Omni Los Angeles, 102–103 Abuelitas, 211 Goofy’s Kitchen (Disneyland), The Orlando, 95 The Apple Pan, 136, 285 232 Paradise Pier Hotel (Disney- Arnie Morton’s Steakhouse, Grace, 138 land), 228 147 Harbor Grill (Dana Point), 301 Pavilion Lodge (Santa Catalina Barney Greengrass, 124 Harbor Reef Restaurant (Santa Island), 308–309 Beacon, 130–131 Catalina Island), 305 Peninsula Beverly Hills, 86–87 Beau Rivage, 118 House of Blues, 144 Portofino Inn & Suites (Ana- Bistro 45, 154 House of Blues (Disneyland), heim), 229–230 Boa Steakhouse, 113 232–233 Raffles L’Ermitage, 87 Bombay Café, 131 Hump, 117 Renaissance Hollywood Book Soup Bistro, 256 Hurry Curry, 245 Hotel, 97 Border Grill, 119–120 Il Pastaio, 132–133 The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del bouchon (Santa Barbara), 318 Inn of the Seventh Ray, Rey, 74 Bread & Porridge, 121 122–123 Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel Brophy Bros. Clam Bar & The Ivy, 124, 126, 136 (Dana Point), 297 Restaurant (Santa Barbara), Jar, 126–127 Roosevelt Hotel, Hollywood, 319 Jerry’s Famous Deli, 126, 153, 97–98 Busy Bee (Santa Catalina 285 Saga Motor Hotel, 107, 109 Island), 309 JiRaffe, 116 St. Regis Monarch Beach Cafe Del Rey, 113 Jody Maroni’s Sausage Resort & Spa (Dana Point), Café Montana, 248 Kingdom, 121–122 298 Cafe Pinot, 126, 148 Joe’s Restaurant, 120 Sea Shore Motel, 80–81 Café Santorini, 156 Katana Robata & Sushi Bar, Sheraton Anaheim Hotel, Campanile, 137 138, 140 228–229 Canter’s Fairfax Restaurant, Kate Mantilini, 133, 285–286 Sheraton Gateway Hotel Los Delicatessen & Bakery, 285 Katsuya Hollywood, 140–141 Angeles Airport, 81 Casa Vega, 153 Kay ‘n Dave’s Cantina, 122, 126 Sheraton Universal Hotel, 104, Casino Dock Café (Santa Kings Road Cafe, 142 106 Catalina Island), 310 Koi, 133 Shutters on the Beach, 74–75 Catalina Country Club (Santa Kokomo, 158 Simpson House Inn Bed & Catalina Island), 309 La Brea Bakery Express & Cafe Breakfast (Santa Catal Restaurant/Uva Bar (Dis- (Disneyland) (Disneyland), Barbara), 317 neyland), 231–232 233–234 Sofitel LA, 87–88 Cha Cha Cha, 148, 150 La Cachette, 127 The Standard, 95–96 Chado Tea Room, 244 The Landing Bar and Grill Stillwell Hotel, 104–105 Chaya Brasserie, 131–132 (Santa Catalina Island), Sunset Marquis Hotel & Villas, Chinois on Main, 113, 116 309–310 91–92 Citizen Smith, 137–138 Langer’s Deli, 151–152 Sunset Tower Hotel, 92 Ciudad, 150 Las Brisas (Laguna Beach), 301 Surf and Sand Resort (Laguna Crab Cooker (Newport Beach), La Serenata Gourmet, 133–134 Beach), 298–299 300 La Super-Rica Taqueria (Santa Travelodge Anaheim, 230 Crocodile Cafe, 157 Barbara), 320 Travelodge Hotel at LAX, 82 Crustacean, 123 Lawry’s The Prime Rib, 127 The Upham Victorian Hotel and Dar Maghreb, 138 The Little Door, 141 Garden Cottages (Santa Bar- Dining in the Dark, 140 The Lobster, 116–117 bara), 318 Dolores’s, 285 Locanda del Lago, 120–121 Venice Beach House, 78–79 Duke’s Malibu, 118 Locanda Veneta, 134 Viceroy, 75 Du-par’s Restaurant & Bakery, Lori’s Good Stuff (Santa Westin Bonaventure Hotel & 154, 285 Catalina Island), 310 Suites, 103 El Cholo, 144–145 Luckyfish, 134 Westin Los Angeles Airport, 81 El Coyote Cafe, 141–142 Lucques, 127–128 17_287699-bindex.qxp 8/26/08 7:33 PM Page 343

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Maggiano’s Little Italy, 159 Pink’s Hot Dogs, 126, 145, 286 Sofi, 144 Manpuku, 245 Pinot Bistro, 126, 153 Spago Beverly Hills, 130 Mastro’s Steakhouse, 128 Pizzeria Mozza, 143 Stacky’s Seaside (Santa Matsuhisa, 128 Providence, 129–130 Barbara), 320 Mel’s Drive-In, 286 Rainforest Cafe (Disneyland), Steve’s Steakhouse (Santa Miceli’s, 126, 153–154 233 Catalina Island), 310 Michael’s, 117, 119 Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Swingers, 146, 286 Mimosa, 134–135 (Disneyland), 233 Tanino Ristorante and Bar, Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner The Ramos House Café (San 135–136 Restaurant (Buena Park), 238 Juan Capistrano), 300 Tantra, 150–151 Musso & Frank Grill, 142 The Raymond, 156 Toi on Sunset, 146, 286 Napa Rose (Disneyland), Republic, 130 Traxx, 151 230–231 Restaurant Hama (Hama Sushi), Typhoon, 117 Nate ‘n Al Delicatessen, 136 121 Valentino, 119 Nu (Santa Barbara), 319 Roscoe’s House of Chicken ‘n’ Versailles, 136–137 Nyala Ethiopian Cuisine, 135 Waffles, 145–146 Vincenti Ristorante, 119 101 Coffee Shop, 286 Rosie’s Fish and Chips (Santa The Waffle, 146–147 The Original Pantry, 152, 286 Catalina Island), 310 Water Grill, 148 Ortolan, 129 Roy’s of Newport Beach, 300 Wine Cask (Santa Barbara), 319 Osteria Mozza, 142–143 R23, 150 Yamabuki (Disneyland), 231 The Palm, 129, 136 Saddle Peak Lodge, 123 Yang Chow Restaurant, 151 Pane e Vino (Santa Barbara), Saddle Ranch Chop House, Yard House (Long Beach), 289 319–320 143–144 Yujean Kang’s Gourmet Parkway Grill, 154, 156 Sawtelle Kitchen, 245 Chinese Cuisine, Pastis, 135 Sidewalk Cafe, 122 156–276 Patina, 147–148 The Sky Room (Long Beach), Patinette, 180 289 Philippe The Original, 152