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INDEX

See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes, below.

GENERAL INDEX Agua at the Mondrian, 238 Arroyo Terrace, 18, 186 Ahmanson Building, 168 Arte de Mexico, 249 Ahmanson Theatre, 275 Art galleries, 249–251 AA (American Automobile A Air travel, 29–32 Arts and Crafts Show (Santa Association), 30, 316 Akbar, 267 Barbara), 306 AARP, 46 Amadeus Aveda Spa, Arts & Letters, 240 The Abbey, 268 156, 234 ATMs (automatedteller Abbot Kinney Boulevard, American Automobile Asso- machines), 38 shopping, 242 ciation (AAA), 316 Audiences Unlimited, Inc., ABC TV tapings, 197 , 2, 248 196, 197 A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz, 252 American Cinematheque, Autry, Gene, 154 A Bug’s Land (Disney’s 279 Avalon (Santa Catalina Adventure), American Express traveler’s Island), 299, 300–301 221–222 checks, 40 The Avalon , 262 Access-Able Travel Source, 43 American Film Institute’s Los Avila Adobe, 178 Accessible Journeys, 43 Angeles International Film Accommodations, 65–104. Festival, 27 See also Accommodations American Foundation for the abe’s & Ricky’s Inn, Index B Blind (AFB), 43 264–265 best, 6–8, 66 American Girl Place, 247 Baby gear and baby- The Resort, American Indian Festival and sitters, 43 222–225 Market, 24 Backdraft, 163 downtown, 95–99 American Rag Cie, 235–236, The Baked Potato, 265 family-friendly, 98 252, 254 Balboa Bike and Beach Hollywood, 92–95 Amoeba Music, 252 Stuff, 289 Knott’s Berry Farm, 233 , 31 Balboa Island, 290–291 L.A.’s Westside & Beverly Anaheim. See The Disneyland Balboa Pavilion & Fun Hills, 78–92 Resort Zone, 291 near LAX, 77–78 , 212 Balboa Peninsula, 288 Pasadena and environs, Anaheim/Orange County Bardot, 266 101–104 Visitor and Convention Barnes & Noble, 250 pet policies, 65–66 Bureau, 214 Barneys , 237 rates, 65 Anaheim Shuttle Service, 163 Bar NINETEEN12, 267 Santa Barbara, 311–313 Angelino Heights, 16, 183 Bars and cocktail lounges, Santa Catalina Island, Animal Actors Stage, 163 267–273 302–304 Antiques, 204, 246, 249 , 210 Santa Monica and the Aquarium of the Pacific Basketball, 210 Beaches,COPYRIGHTED 67–78 MATERIAL (Long Beach), 283–284 Beaches, 197–203 the South Coast, 292–294 Architectural highlights, Santa Barbara, 309 Universal City, 99–101 179–187 Santa Catalina Island, 302 what’s new in, 1 Architectural tours, 180 South Coast, 289–290 Acme Comedy Theater, 278 Architecture, 14 Beach Festival (Huntington Actors Circle Theater, 277 ArcLight Cinemas, 280 Beach), 25–26 Adamson House, 202 Area codes, 316 Beauty Bar, 267 Adult toys, 249 Armstrong, Louis, 154 Bel Air, 54 Adventureland, 218 Arroyo Burro Beach County Belle Gray, 245 African Marketplace and Park (Santa Barbara), 309 Belle Visage, 245 Cultural Fair, 26

117_497364-bindex.indd7_497364-bindex.indd 325325 88/19/09/19/09 66:31:59:31:59 PPMM 326 Bergamot Station, 249–250 Brinkerhoff Avenue (Santa Catalina Island Triathlon, 27 Betsey Johnson Boutique, Barbara), 311 Cathedral of Our Lady of the 254 Brion, Jon, 263 Angels, 17, 183 Beverly Boulevard, shopping, Broad Contemporary Art organ recitals, 184 234–235 Museum, 168 CBS Television City, TV The , 246–247 Bulgari, 237 tapings at, 197 Beverly Hills. See also L.A.’s Buoys and Gulls (Santa C. C. Gallagher (Santa Westside & Beverly Hills Catalina Island), 305 Catalina Island), 305 trolley tours, 195 Burbank, 56 Celebrities Bey’s Garden, 240 Burberry, 237 at cemeteries, 200–201 Big Blue Bus, 32 Business hours, 316 shopping and, 250, 252 Bigfoot Rapids (Knott’s Berry Bus travel, 32, 36–37 spotting, 193 Farm), 232 Busy Bee (Santa Catalina Celebrity Helicopters, 194 Big Thunder Mountain Rail- Island), 305 Cellphones, 49–50 road (Disneyland), 218 Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters Cell Phone Waiting Lot, 29 Biking and mountain biking, (Disneyland), 220 Centers for Disease Control 204–205 and Prevention, 40 Santa Barbara, 309–310 Century City, 55 Santa Catalina Island, 302 Calendar of events, 23–27 C. G. Jung Bookstore & the South Coast, 290 Calico Railroad (Knott’s Berry Library, 251 tours, 194 Farm), 230 Chado Tea Room, 238–239 Billy Martin’s, 238 California African American “Championship Tour” of Bing Children’s Garden, 189 Museum, 170, 172 , 210 Biplane, Air Combat & California Poppy Blooming Chanel, 237 Warbird Adventures Season (Antelope Charles F. Lummis House (El (Carlsbad), 291 Valley), 24 Alisal) and Garden, 184 Bird-Watching Experience, California Science Charles M. Schulz Theatre 203 Center, 172 (Knott’s Berry Farm), 231 Blazing Saddles Bike California Screamin’ (Disney’s Cheese Store of Silverlake, Rentals, 205 California Adventure), 221 244 Bliss , 256 Camera Obscura, 175 Cherry Blossom Festival, 179 Blues and jazz, 264–265 Campo Gorilla Reserve, 190 Chet’s Hardware (Santa The Boardwalk (Knott’s Berry (Knott’s Berry Catalina Island), 305 Farm), 231 Farm), 232 Chevalier’s Books, 239 Boating (boat rentals and Cape Canyon (Santa Catalina Chez Jay’s, 175 charters), 203, 208 Island), 299 Chiat/Day offices, 15, 180, Santa Barbara, 310 Capitol Records Building, 16 181 Bob Hope Airport, 29–30 Carbon offsetting, 48 Chi Chi Club (Santa Catalina Bob Hope Chrysler Car culture, 19–20 Island), 305 Classic, 23 Car rentals, 35–36 Children’s Zoo, Winnick Bob’s Frolic Room I, 267 for disabled travelers, 43 Family, 191 Bolsa Chica Ecological environmentally- Chinatown, 178 Reserve, 289 friendly, 47 Chinese Garden, 189 Books, recommended, 19 John Wayne Airport Chinese New Year, 23, 178 Book Soup, 238, 250–251 (Anaheim), 214 Christmas Boat Parade of Bookstores, 250–252 Car travel, 30–32 Lights, 27 Boomerang (Knott’s Berry driving tips, 34–35 Christopher Street West Farm), 231 safety concerns, 41 Festival & Parade, 25 Borders, 251 Casino Building (Santa Cat- Church of the Good Botanical gardens, 188–189 alina Island), 299–300 Shepherd, 181 The Bowery, 267 Casino Point Marine Park Cinco de Mayo, 24 Boyle Heights, 177–178 (Santa Catalina Island), 301 Cinemas, 279–280 Bradbury Building, 16–17, 183 Catalina. See Santa Catalina Cine-Space, 266 Brando, Marlon, 154 Island Circle, 243 Brentwood, 55 Catalina Bar & Grill, 265 Circle Bar, 268 Brentwood Country Catalina Island Jazz Trax City Hall Mart, 237 Festival, 26 Los Angeles, 184 The Brig, 267–268 Catalina Island Museum, 301 Pasadena, 186

117_497364-bindex.indd7_497364-bindex.indd 326326 88/19/09/19/09 6:31:596:31:59 PMPM CityPass, Southern downtown, 138–145 The Dragonfly, 263 327 California, 214 family-friendly, 142 Dragstrip 66, 268 CityWalk, 162–163 Hollywood and West Dream Home (Disneyland), CityWalk Cinemas, 164 Hollywood, 129–137 220 Classical music, 273–275 L.A. LIVE, 140 The Dresden Room, 270 Climate, 22–23 L.A.’s Westside & Beverly Drinking laws, 316 Cloud’s, 240 Hills, 118–129 Club Nokia, 262 late-night, 281–282 Club scene, 262–273 Pasadena and environs, EagleRider, 36 Colony Studio Theatre, 277 147–149 East Beach (Santa Comedy, 278–279 price categories, 105 Barbara), 309 Comedy Store, 278 Santa Barbara, 313–315 East West Players, 277 Condor Flats (Disney’s Cali- Santa Catalina Island, Eating and drinking, 21 fornia Adventure), 220 304–305 Egyptian Theatre, 16, 279 Consulates, 316–317 Santa Monica and the El Alisal (Charles F. Lummis Control Tower, 181 Beaches, 107–118 House) and Garden, 184 Convento, 18, 187 the South Coast, 294–296 El Carmen, 270 Copa d’Oro, 269 Universal City, 145–147 Electricity, 316 CP Shades, 240, 254 what’s new in, 2 Eleven, 269 Craft & Folk Art Museum, The Dinner Ride, 207 El Floridita, 266 167–168 Disabilities, travelers with, El Matador Beach, 197 Credit cards, 38–39 42–43 El Paseo (Santa Barbara), 311 Critter Country (Disneyland), Disney Animation (Disney’s El Pescador Beach, 197 218 California Adventure), 221 El Pueblo de Los Angeles Cruise of Lights (Huntington Disneyland, 216–220 Historic District, 56, 178 Beach), 288 Disneyland Monorail, 220 El Rancho Escondido (Santa , 290 The Catalina Island), 300 Customs regulations, 28–29 (Anaheim), 213–229 El Rey Theatre, 262 accommodations, 222–225 Embassies and consulates, admission, hours and infor- 316–317 Dana Point, 286, 289 mation, 214–215 Emergencies, 317 Dance clubs, 266–267 restaurants, 226–229 Empress Pavilion, 178 Dari, 245 tips on visiting, 217 Enchanted Tiki Room DASH (Downtown Area traveling to, 213–214 (Disneyland), 218 Short Hop), 36 when to go, 215–216 Entry requirements, 27–29 Davy Crockett’s Explorer Disney’s California Adven- Erica Courtney, 235 Canoes (Disneyland), 218 ture, 213, 220–222 Every Picture Tells A Daylight saving time, 320 Distant Lands Bookstore and Story, 250 Day spas. See Spas and spa Outfitters, 246 Exclusive Motorcars, 257 services DNA Clothing Co., 242 Exhale, 243, 258 Dean, James, 154 Doheny Blues Festival, 25 Exposition Park, 56 Debit cards, 39 , 290 Decades, 255 Dolce & Gabbana, 236, 237 Delancey, 269 Doo Dah Parade, 27 Fais Do-Do, 265 Del Mano, 249 Dorothy Chandler Families with children, 43 Del Rey Sport Fishing, 205 Pavilion, 274 accommodations, 98 Department of Beaches & Downtown baby gear and baby- Harbors, 197 accommodations, 95–99 sitters, 43 The Derby, 266 brief description of, 56 restaurants, 142 Dermalogica on Montana, 241 restaurants, 138–145 sights and attractions, 176 Descanso Beach Club (Santa shopping, 244–245 FANTASMIC! (Disneyland), Catalina Island), 301, 302 sights and attractions, 219 Descanso Gardens, 188 170–174 Fantasyland (Disneyland), Desert Garden, 189 architectural high- 219 Diane Von Furstenberg, 240 lights, 16–17, Farmers Market Dining, 105–149. See also 183–185 Hollywood, 248 Restaurants Index architectural tours, 180 3rd Street and Fairfax best, 8–9, 105–107 spas, 258–259 Boulevard, 155–156 The Disneyland Resort, Fashion District, 255 226–229 District, 222 Fashions (clothing), 252–256

117_497364-bindex.indd7_497364-bindex.indd 327327 88/19/09/19/09 6:31:596:31:59 PMPM 328 system, 216 Geffen Contemporary at Healing Hands Wellness Father’s Office, 175, 270 MOCA, 174 Center, 239 Fear Factor Live, 163 Geffen Playhouse, 275–276 Health concerns, 40–41 Fern Dell trail, 187 The Getty Center Los Ange- Helicopter tours, 194 Festival of Arts & Pageant les, 157–159 Hendry’s Beach (Santa of the Masters (Laguna), The Getty Villa Malibu, Barbara), 309 26, 288 159–160 Hennessey & Ingalls, Festivals and special events, Ghostrider (Knott’s Berry 242, 250 23–27 Farm), 230 Hermès, 237 FIDM Scholarship Store, 245 Ghost Town (Knott’s Berry Hermit Gulch Campground Fiesta Village (Knott’s Berry Farm), 230 (Santa Catalina Island), 304 Farm), 231 Ghost Town Artisans (Knott’s Hermosa Beach, 54 Film Independent’s Los Berry Farm), 230 Hermosa City Beach, 203 Angeles Film Festival, 279 Giant Robot, 241 Hermosa Cyclery, 205, 209 Finding Nemo Submarine Gibson Amphitheatre, 261 Hidden Treasures, 204 Voyage (Disneyland), 220 Glendale, 56 Hiking, 206–207 Firefly, 242, 270 Glow, 270 Santa Barbara, 310 Fishing, 205 Golden Dragon Parade, 23 Santa Catalina Island, 302 Flik’s Fun Fair (Disney’s Cali- The Golden State (Disney’s Hillside Memorial Park, 200 fornia Adventure), 222 California Adventure), 220 History of Los Angeles, Flower District, 244–245 Golf, 205–206 12–14 Floyd’s Barbershops, 240 Dana Point, 290 Holidays, 317 Flying Wheels Travel, 43 Santa Barbara, 310 Hollywood Flying with Disability, 43 GO Los Angeles Card, 151 accommodations, 92–95 Football, 211 Golyester, 253, 255 brief description of, 55 Forest Lawn Glendale, 201 Good Luck Bar, 271 restaurants, 129–137 Forest Lawn Hollywood Grammy Museum, 172 shopping, 239–240, 248, Hills, 201 Grand Central Market, 244 249, 251, 252, 254, 255 Fredericks of Hollywood, 239 Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, sights and attractions, 151, Fred Segal, 240, 252 151, 154 154–156, 167–170 Freeman House, 16 Greek Theatre, 261 architectural high- Free or almost free Green Door, 271 lights, 16, 182–183 activities, 10 Green Street Antique Row, 246 Hollywood Book and Poster art galleries and museums, Greystone Mansion, 167 Company, 239 166 Griffith Observatory, Hollywood Boulevard, jazz concerts, 265 160, 190 shopping, 239, 248 Free Spirit Sailing , 55, 187 , 274–275 Adventures, 208 golf courses, 205 Hollywood Christmas Freeways, 33–34 tennis courts, 209 Parade, 27 Frontierland (Disneyland), 218 Griffith Park Horse Rental, Hollywood CityPass, 151 207 Hollywood Farmers Grizzly River Run (Disney’s Market, 248 Gallery 825/Los Angeles Art California Adventure), 220 Hollywood Film Festival, Association (LAAA), 251 Groundling Theater, 278 26–27 Gallery of Functional Art, 250 The Grove, 156, 247 Hollywood Forever, 200 Gamble House, 18, 186 Grove Theatre, 156, 234 Hollywood Forever Game shows, how to be a GR2, 241 Cemetery, movie contestant in, 196 Gucci, 237 screenings at, 279 Ganna Walska Lotusland Hollywood Guinness World (Santa Barbara), 308 Records Museum, 155 Garbo, Greta, 154 Hammer Museum, 165 The Hollywood Museum, 168 Gasoline, 317 H&M, 246, 254 , 262 Gay and Lesbian Film Hang gliding, 206 Hollywood Park Festival, 279 Hank’s Bar, 271 Racetrack, 211 Gay and lesbian travelers, Happy Six, 241 Hollywood Pictures 42, 268–269 Harvelles Blues Club, 265 Backlot, 221 Gay Pride parade, 268 Haunted Mansion (Disney- Hollywood Pro Bicycles, 205 land), 218 Hollywood sign, 154 Hollywood Ticket Office, 163

117_497364-bindex.indd7_497364-bindex.indd 328328 88/19/09/19/09 6:31:596:31:59 PMPM Hollywood Visitor Informa- John Wayne Airport 329 tion Center, 277 , 212 (Anaheim), 30, 213 The Hollywood Walk of The Improv, 278 Jungle Cruise (Disneyland), Fame, 154 Indiana Jones Adventure 218 The Hollywood Wax (Disneyland), 218 Jungle Garden, 189 Museum, 155 Indian Trails (Knott’s Berry Junior League of Los Holmby Hills, 54 Farm), 232 Angeles, 42 Holy Cross Cemetery, 200 Industry Hills Golf Club Junk For Joy, 253 Center (Anaheim), (City of Industry), 206 Jurassic Park-The Ride, 162 261 Innoventions (Disneyland), Honey, I Shrunk the Audience 220 [Inside] The Ford, 276 (Disneyland), 220 ayaking, 203, 208 Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea, K Horizons West, 240 Santa Catalina Island, 244 Horseback riding, 204, 301–302 International Association for 207–208 Kelley, Sheila, 170 Medical Assistance to Horse racing, 211 Kiehl’s, 241 Travelers (IAMAT), 40 Hospitals, 317 Kinara Spa & Café, 236, 256 The International Ecotourism , 65–104. See also King King, 263 Society (TIES), 46 Accommodations Index , 236 International Gay and Les- best, 6–8, 66 The Knitting Factory, 263 bian Travel Association The Disneyland Resort, Knott’s Berry Farm (Buena (IGLTA), 42 222–225 Park), 229–233 International Surfing downtown, 95–99 Knott’s Soak City Water Park Museum (Huntington family-friendly, 98 (Buena Park), 233 Beach), 292 Hollywood, 92–95 Kodak Theatre, 248, 276 Internet access, 50, 317–318 Knott’s Berry Farm, 233 Koplin del Rio Gallery, 251 Itineraries, suggested, 57–64 L.A.’s Westside & Beverly Korean Cultural Center, 179 It’s a small world (Disney- Hills, 78–92 Koreatown, 179 land), 219 near LAX, 77–78 The Kress, 266–267 It’s A Wrap, 253 Pasadena and environs, Kwanzaa, 179 101–104 It’s Tough to Be a Bug pet policies, 65–66 (Disney’s California Adventure), 221–222 rates, 65 L.A. Avengers, 211 Santa Barbara, 311–313 La Brea Avenue, shopping, Santa Catalina Island, 235–236 aguar! (Knott’s Berry 302–304 J La Brea Bakery, 236 Farm), 231 Santa Monica and the La Brea Tar Pits, 160–161 Japanese American Cultural Beaches, 67–78 L.A. Central Library, 17, and Community Center, the South Coast, 292–294 184–185 179 Universal City, 99–101 L.A. Clippers, 210 Japanese American National what’s new in, 1 LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum, 172–173, 179 Hot Spots (Santa Barbara), Museum of Art), 168 Japanese Garden, 189 311 LA.COM, 44 Japantown, 241 House of Blues (Downtown L.A. Conservancy, 180, 194 Jazz Bakery, 265 Disney District), 222, 262 L.A. County Museum of Jazz and blues clubs, Huntington Beach (Surf City), Art, 279 264–265 286, 288 Laemmle’s Sunset 5, 280 JazzTrax Festival (Santa Huntington City Beach, 289 L.a. Eyeworks, 239–240 Catalina Island), 300 Huntington Library, Art Laguna Art Museum, 292 Jeopardy!, 196 Collections & Botanical Laguna Beach, 286, 288–289 Jewel’s Catch One, 269 Gardens, 188–189 L.A. Kings, 212 Jill Roberts, 241 , 289 L.A. Lakers, 210 Jim Henson’s MuppetVision Hurricane Harbor, 161 L.A. LIVE, 1–2, 140, 161, 261 3D (Disney’s California Hurry Curry, 241 L.A. Piedra Beach, 197 Adventure), 221 Hustler Hollywood, 249 Larchmont Boulevard, 239 J. L.’s Locker Room (Santa Hyperion Theater (Disney’s La Revolución (Knott’s Berry Catalina Island), 305 California Adventure), 221 Farm), 231 Jogging tours, 194–195 Largo at the Coronet, John Anson Ford Amphi- 263–264 theatre, 276

117_497364-bindex.indd7_497364-bindex.indd 329329 88/19/09/19/09 6:31:596:31:59 PMPM 330 LA Stage Alliance, 275 The Los Angeles County The Many Adventures of L.A.’s Westside & Beverly Hills Arboretum and Botanic Winnie the Pooh accommodations, 78–92 Garden, 189 (Disneyland), 218 architectural highlights, 16, Los Angeles County Commis- Marc Jacobs, 240 181–182 sion on Disabilities, 42 Mardi Gras, 24 brief description of, 54–55 Los Angeles County Fair, 26 Mariachi Plaza, 178 day spas, 256–258 Los Angeles County Museum Mariachi USA Festival, 25 restaurants, 118–129 of Art (LACMA), 168, 265 Marina del Rey, 54, 157. See shopping, 234–239, , 210 also Santa Monica and the 246–247, 249–252, Los Angeles Fashion Beaches 254, 255 District, 255 sights and activities, sights and attractions, Los Angeles Film Festival, 157, 203 165, 167 25, 279 , 275 L.A. Theatre Works, 277–278 Los Angeles Flower Marlin Club (Santa Catalina Latitude 33 (Santa Catalina District, 244 Island), 305 Island), 305 Los Angeles Galaxy, 212 Martin Luther King, Jr. L.A. Tours, 192 Los Angeles Horseback Parade, 23 Laugh Factory, 278–279 Riding, 204, 208 Massage by Michelle (Santa L.A. Vie L’Orange, 236 Los Angeles International Catalina Island), 301 L.A. Weekly, 260, 321 Airport (LAX), 29, 32 MasterCard traveler’s Lazer Invaders (Knott’s Berry architectural highlights, checks, 40 Farm), 231 181 Matterhorn Bobsleds Leadbetter Beach (Santa plane spotting at, 194 (Disneyland), 219 Barbara), 309 Los Angeles magazine, 321 Maxfield, 254 Learn to Surf L.A., 209 Los Angeles Marathon, 24 The Mayan Theatre, 262 Legal aid, 318 Los Angeles Master Medical requirements for Leimert Park Village, 179 Chorale, 274 entry, 29 Lennon, John, 154 Los Angeles Opera, 274 Melrose Avenue, 55 Leona Edmiston, 241 Los Angeles Philharmonic, shopping, 239 Leo S. Bing Theater, 279 274 Melrose Heights, shopping, Leo’s Drugstore (Santa , 260, 321 240 Catalina Island), 306 Los Angeles Zoo, 190–191 Metropolitan Transit Author- Le Petite Retreat Day Spa, Los Feliz, shopping, 243 ity (MTA), 36, 37 239 Lotus Festival, 25 MetroRail, 32, 37 Library Tower (US Bank Louis Vuitton, 237 Mickey’s Fun Wheel (Disney’s Tower), 17, 185 Luau Larry’s (Santa Catalina California Adventure), 221 Lily et Cie, 255 Island), 305 Mickey’s Toontown Links at Monarch Beach (Disneyland), 219 (Dana Point), 290 Micky’s, 269 Lisa Kline, 236 McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 264 Mission Cantina, 270 Little Tokyo, 179 Magic Mountain, 161 Mission San Fernando, 18, Liz’s Antique Hardware, 236 Mail, 318 186–187 Loehmann’s, 254–255 Main Street (Santa Monica), Mission San Gabriel Lola’s, 271 shopping, 240 Arcangel, 18–19, 187 Long Beach, 283–285 Main Street U.S.A. (Disney- Mission San Juan Capistrano, Long Beach Blues Festival, 26 land), 216–218 292 Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Maliboomer (Disney’s Cali- MOCA (The Museum of Pride Parade and fornia Adventure), 221 Contemporary Art, Los Festival, 25 Malibu, 51. See also Santa Angeles), 173–174 Long Beach Municipal Monica and the Beaches Modernica, 234 Airport, 30 restaurants, 115, 117–118 Money and costs, 38–40 Long Beach Windsurf & , 204 Monroe, Marilyn, 154 Kayak Center, 210 Malibu Lagoon State Montana Avenue, of Beach, 202 shopping, 241 Anaheim, 210 Malibu Longboards, 209 Montezooma’s Revenge Los Angeles Audubon Mandarin Plaza, 178 (Knott’s Berry Farm), 231 Society Bookstore, 251 Manhattan Beach, 54 Mortise & Tenon, 236 Los Angeles City Hall, 17, 184 Manhattan State Beach, 202 MossRehab, 43 Manpuku, 241 Motorcycle rentals, 36

117_497364-bindex.indd7_497364-bindex.indd 330330 88/19/09/19/09 6:31:596:31:59 PMPM Movies, 279–280 Nijiya Market, 241 Paley Center for Media, 165, 331 MTA (Metropolitan Transit NikeTown, 237 167, 280 Authority), 36, 37 Nisei Week Japanese Pan Pacific Park, 187 Mulholland Drive, 190 Festival, 26, 179 Pantages Theatre, 276 Mulholland Madness Nissan L.A. Open Golf Panty Raid, 243 (Disney’s California Tournament, 23 Paradise Cove, 201 Adventure), 221 Nokia Theatre, 261 Paradise Pier (Disney’s Cali- Murphy, Eddie, 154 Norton Simon Museum of fornia Adventure), 221 Museum of the American Art, 177 Paramount Pictures, 191–192 West, 168, 170 The Nuart Theater, 280 Paramount Studios, tickets The Museum of Contempo- for live audience shows, rary Art, Los Angeles 197 (MOCA), 173–174 O’Brien’s Pub, 271 Park Hopper tickets, 215 Museum of Tolerance, 165 Obsolete, 240 Parking, 35 Music Center of Los Angeles Ocean Front Walk (Venice Venice Beach, 156 County, 275 Beach), 156–157, 202 Parks, 187–188 Music stores, 252 Off ‘N Running Tours, Pasadena and environs, The Mystery Bookstore, 251 194–195 18–19 Mystery Lodge (Knott’s Berry Off the Wall Antiques, 240, 249 accommodations, 101–104 Farm), 232 Oilily, 254 architectural highlights, , shopping, 186–187 245–246 architectural tours, 180 National Date Festival Ole Henriksen Face/Body, brief description of, 56–57 (Indio), 23 238 restaurants, 147–149 National Orange Show, , 178, 244 shopping, 245–246, 24–25 Ona Spa & Privé Salon, 256 248, 252 Native American Film ONE, The Spa, 258 sights and attractions, 177 Festival, 23 Only Hearts, 241 Pasadena Antique Natural History Museum of Ontario International Center, 246 Los Angeles County, 174 Airport, 30 Pasadena Heritage, 194 NBC, TV tapings at, 197 Opera, 274 Pasadena Playhouse, 276 NBC Studios, 191 Optical Shop of Aspen, 240 Paseo , 248 Neighborhoods, 51–57 The Orange Coast, 286, (Santa for shopping, 234–246 288–289. See also The Barbara), 311 sights and attractions in South Coast Passports, 27–28, 318–319 ethnic neighborhoods, Orange Stinger (Disney’s Cal- Patagonia, 240 177–179 ifornia Adventure), 221 Paul Smith, 240 Neiman Marcus, 237 Orpheum Theatre, 275 Pavilion for Japanese New Orleans Square The Other Side, 269 Art, 168 (Disneyland), 218 Outdoor activities, 203–210 Peninsula Spa, 257 Newport Beach, 286, best, 10–11 Performing arts, 273–278 288–290 Santa Barbara, 309–310 (Knott’s Newspapers and magazines, the South Coast, 289–290 Berry Farm), 231 318 Ozzie Dots, 243 Petersen Automotive Nic’s Beverly Hills, 271 Museum, 170 Nightlife, 260–282 Petrol, 317 bars and cocktail lounges, Pacific Asia Museum, 177 Pets, traveling with, 46 267–273 Pacific Design Center, 16, Pho-Siam Thai Spa, 258–259 club scene, 262–273 181, 247 Pirate’s Lair at Tom Sawyer’s comedy, 278–279 Pacific Park, 157 Island (Disneyland), 218 current listings, 260 Pacific Spin (Knott’s Soak Pirates of the Caribbean dance clubs, 266–267 City), 233 (Disneyland), 218 gay and lesbian, 268–269 Pacific Wharf (Disney’s Cali- Planning your trip, 22–50 live music scene, 260–265 fornia Adventure), 220 entry requirements, 27–29 performing arts, 273–278 Package deals, Disneyland getting around, 33–37 Santa Catalina Island, 305 Resort, 215 health concerns, 40–41 tickets, 260 Page Museum at the La Brea Internet access, 50 what’s new in, 3 Tar Pits, 160–161 money and costs, 38–40 safety concerns, 41

117_497364-bindex.indd7_497364-bindex.indd 331331 88/19/09/19/09 6:31:596:31:59 PMPM 332 Planning your trip (cont.) late-night, 281–282 sights and attractions, specialized travel Pasadena and environs, 308–309 resources, 42–46 147–149 traveling to, 306 sustainable tourism, 46–49 price categories, 105 visitor information, 306 telephones, 49–50 Santa Barbara, 313–315 Santa Barbara Botanic traveling to Los Angeles, Santa Catalina Island, Garden, 308 29–33 304–305 Santa Barbara County websites, 44–45 Santa Monica and the Courthouse, 308 when to go, 22–23 Beaches, 107–118 Santa Barbara International Playboy Jazz Festival, 25 the South Coast, 294–296 Film Festival, 24 Playclothes, 256 Universal City, 145–147 Santa Barbara Mission, 309 Playhouse Disney-Live on what’s new in, 2 Santa Barbara Museum of Stage! (Disney’s California Restoration Hardware, 242 Art, 308 Adventure), 221 Revenge of the Mummy, 162 Santa Barbara Zoo, 309 Police, 319 Ride Free Motorcycle Santa Catalina Island, Polkadots & Moonbeams, 254 Tours, 36 296–306 Polo, 211 Ripley’s “Believe It Or Not!” accommodations, 302–304 Polo/Ralph Lauren, 237 Museum, 155 barhopping, 305 Ponte Vecchio, 241 Rivers of America exploring, 299–301 Prada, 237 (Disneyland), 219 getting around, 299 Presley, Elvis, 154 Robertson Boulevard, restaurants, 304–305 Prestige Tickets, 260 shopping, 236 shopping, 305–306 The Price Is Right, 196, 197 Robinson Ranch (Santa traveling to, 298–299 Prime Time Shuttle, 32 Clarita), 206 visitor information, 299 Privé Salon, 235 Rockaway Records, 243 Santa Monica and the Pull My Daisy, 243 Rodeo Collection, 236 Beaches Puzzle Zoo, 242 Rodeo Drive, shopping, accommodations, 67–78 236–237 brief description of, 51, 54 Rosamund Felsen restaurants, 107–118 Queen Mary (Long Beach), Gallery, 250 shopping, 240–243, 283–285 Flea Market, 246 249–250, 252, 254 Rose Tree Cottage, 246 sights and attractions, Route 66 Riders, 36 174–176 Rage, 269 The Roxy Theatre, 264 architectural highlights, Rancho Park Golf Course, 205 Royce Hall, 274 15, 181 REDCAT, 277 Rubbish, 243 spas, 258 Red Line Tours, 180, 194 Santa Monica Boulevard, 34 Red Lion Tavern, 272 , Redondo Beach, 54 Safety concerns, 41 206–207 Redondo State Beach, 203 Sailing, 208, 310 Santa Monica Museum of Art Red Tile Tour (Santa Barbara), Saks Fifth Avenue, 237 at Bergamot Station, 308 Salt Creek Beach Park, 290 174, 176 Redwood Creek Challenge Samuel French Book , 156–157, Trail (Disney’s California Store, 251 190 Adventure), 220 Samuel Oschin Planetarium, , Re-Mix, 235 160 202 Renaissance Pleasure Faire Santa Ynez Canyon, 207 (Irwindale), 24 brief description of, 56 Santee Alley, 244–245 Restaurants, 105–149. See shopping, 245, 248–249, Savannah, 241 also Restaurants Index 256 Sawtelle Kitchen, 241 best, 8–9, 105–107 San Juan Capistrano, Scent Bar, 234 The Disneyland Resort, 286, 289 Schindler House, 16, 182 226–229 Santa Anita Racetrack, 211 Scream!, 161 downtown, 138–145 Santa Barbara, 306–315 Scuba diving, Santa Catalina family-friendly, 142 accommodations, 311–313 Island, 301–302 Hollywood and West beaches, 309 Seal Beach, 286, 288 Hollywood, 129–137 outdoor activities, 309–310 Seasons, 22–23 L.A. LIVE, 140 restaurants, 313–315 Second Time Around Watch L.A.’s Westside & Beverly shopping, 310–311 Co., 235 Hills, 118–129

117_497364-bindex.indd7_497364-bindex.indd 332332 88/19/09/19/09 6:32:006:32:00 PMPM Segway rentals, 208 studio and sightseeing Space Mountain (Disney- 333 Senior travel, 46 tours, 191–195 land), 219 Seven Falls/Inspiration Point Sunset Boulevard and the Spa Montage, 258 Trail (Santa Barbara), 310 Sunset Strip, 150–151 Spas and spa services, 156, Seven Grand, 272 top attractions, 150–164 234–239, 256–259 Shabby Chic, 241 top tourist traps, 155 Santa Catalina Island, 301 Shave, 237 a typical day in L.A., 158 Special events and festivals, Shifren, Nachum, 209 views, 190 23–27 Shopping, 234–259 Silent Movie Theatre, 280 Spectator sports, 210–212 Hollywood, 249, 251, 252, Silver Bullet (Knott’s Berry Spokes ‘N Stuff Bike Rental, 254, 255 Farm), 230–231 204–205, 209 hours, 234 Silver Lake/Los Feliz, 56, 268 Squaresville, 243 L.A.’s Westside & Beverly shopping, 243 The Standard Downtown, 272 Hills, 234–239, 246–247, Silverlake Wine, 244 , 210, 261 249–252, 254–258 Simon Rodia Starline Tours, 192–193 malls, 246–249 Jazz Festival, 26 Star Tours (Disneyland), 219 Pasadena and environs, Simply Hybrid Rental Cars, 47 State Street (Santa Barbara), 248, 252 Simpsons Ride, 162 310–311 San Fernando Valley, California, 161 Steamer Trunk (Santa Cat- 249, 256 Skating, 209 alina Island), 305–306 Santa Barbara, 310–311 Santa Barbara, 310 Stearns Wharf (Santa Santa Catalina Island, Skin Haven Spa Studio, 235 Barbara), 309 305–306 Skirball Cultural Center, 167 Stella McCartney, 234–235 Santa Monica and the Skybar, 272 Strange Invisible Perfumes, Beaches, 249–250, Sky Cabin (Knott’s Berry 242 252, 254 Farm), 231 , Barbra, 154 top streets and neighbor- Small World Books, 250 Studio City, shopping, 245 hoods, 234–246 Smoking, 261, 319 Studio tours, 191–192 West Hollywood, 249 Snorkeling, Santa Catalina Summer, 22 Shopping malls, 246–249 Island, 301–302 Sun exposure, 40 Shoreline Park (Santa Soap Plant/Wacko/La Luz de Sun Precautions, 241 Barbara), 310 Jesus Art Gallery, 243 Sunset Boulevard, 150 Shrek 4D, 162–163 Soarin’ Over California Sunset Ranch, 207–208 Sights and attractions, (Disney’s California Sunset Strip, 150–151 150–203 Adventure), 220 shopping, 237–238 architectural highlights, Soccer, 212 SuperShuttle, 32 179–187 Sony Pictures Studio Tour (Knott’s beaches, 197–203 (Culver City), 192 Berry Farm), 232 botanical gardens, South Bay Bike Trail, 204 Surf City (Huntington Beach), 188–189 The South Coast, 285–296 286, 288 celebrity-spotting, 193 accommodations, 292–294 Surfing, 209 downtown, 170–174 outdoor activities, 289–290 International Surfing ethnic neighborhoods, restaurants, 294–296 Museum (Huntington 177–179 sights and attractions, Beach), 292 Hollywood, 151, 154–156, 290–292 U.S. Open of Surfing (Hun- 167–170 traveling to, 286 tington Beach), 288 for kids, 176 visitor information, 286 Surfrider Beach, 202 live-audience TV tapings, CityPass, Sustainable tourism, 46–49 195–197 163, 214 Suzanne Felsen, 240 money-saving tourist Southern California Flower Swallows, Mission San Juan passes, 151 Market, 245 Capistrano, 292 museums and galleries, Southwind Kayak Center Swap meet, Pasadena, 246 165–177 (Irvine), 208, 289 Pasadena and environs, Spa at the Four Seasons 177 , 257 Talk shows, 195 Santa Barbara, 308–309 Spa at Le Merigot, 258 Tarzan’s Treehouse (Disney- Santa Monica and the Space Docking Simulator, land), 218 Beaches, 174–176 172 TASCHEN, 238 Spaceland, 264 Tatsu, 161

117_497364-bindex.indd7_497364-bindex.indd 333333 88/19/09/19/09 6:32:006:32:00 PMPM 334 Taxes, 319 Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Waterworld, 163 Taxis, 33, 37 (Disney’s California Adven- Watts, 17–18 Teas, 238–239, 246 ture), 221 Watts Towers & Art Center, Telephones, 49–50, 319 2 Rodeo, 237 18, 185 Temescal Canyon, 207 Wayfarers Chapel, 15, 181 Temperatures, average, 23 Way We Wore, 255 Tennis, 209 UCLA Bruins Football, 211 Weathervane, 241 Terminator, 161 UCLA Center for the Perform- Websites, 44–45, 322–324 Terminator 2:3D, 162 ing Arts, 274 The Disneyland Resort, 214 Theater, 275–278 Union Station, 17, 31, 185 Western Costume, 253 Theatre L.A., 277 Universal City, 56 , 247 Theme Building, 15, 181 accommodations, 99–101 West Hollywood (WeHo), Thibiant Beverly Hills Day restaurants, 145–147 268. See also L.A.’s Westside Spa, 237 Universal CityWalk, 163–164 & Beverly Hills , 242 shopping, 248–249 brief description of, 54 Three Clubs, 272 Universal Studios, tours, 191 restaurants, 129–137 Ticketmaster, 260 Universal Studios Hollywood, shopping, 249 TIES (The International 162–163 West Hollywood Halloween Ecotourism Society), 46 Universal Studios Store, 249 Costume Carnaval, 27 Tiffany & Co., 237 Urban Shopping Adventures, West Los Angeles, 55 235 Westside Pavilion, 247 (Knott’s Berry Farm), 231 US Bank Tower (Library West 3rd Street, shopping, Time zone, 319–320 Tower), 17, 185 238–239 Tipping, 320 USC Trojan Football, 211 Westwood, 55 Toilets, 320 U.S. Open of Surfing (Hun- Westwood Village Memorial Tomorrowland (Disneyland), tington Beach), 288 Park, 200–201 219–220 Whale-watching, Santa The Tonight Show with Conan Barbara, 310 O’Brien, 197 Valentino, Rudolph, 154 Wheel of Fortune, 196 Topanga Canyon, 204 Venice Art Walk, 25 Whiskey Blue, 273 Topanga State Beach, 202 Venice Beach, 202. See also Whisky A Go-Go, 264 Tournament of Roses, 23 Santa Monica and the Wild Water Wilderness Tours Beaches (Knott’s Berry Farm), 232 Los Angeles, 191–195 brief description of, 54 Wild West Stunt Show Santa Catalina Island, Ocean Front Walk, 156–157 (Knott’s Berry Farm), 231 299–300 Verizon Wireless Amphi- Will Rogers Polo Club, 211 Toyota Grand Prix, 24 theatre (Irvine), 261 Will Rogers State Beach, 202 Toy Story Mania (Disney’s Views, 190 Will Rogers State Historic California Adventure), 221 Village Footwear, 239 Park, 188, 207 Track 16 Gallery, 250 Viper Room, 264 The Wiltern, 262 Trader Vic’s Lounge, 272 Visas, 28, 320 Windsports Soaring Center Train travel, 31 Visa traveler’s checks, 40 (Sylmar), 206 Transportation, 33–37 Visitor information Windsurfing, 210 Travelers Aid of Los Disneyland Resort and Wine Room, 270 Angeles, 29 Anaheim, 214 Winnick Family Children’s Traveler’s Bookcase, 238, 251 Los Angeles, 320–321 Zoo, 191 Traveler’s checks, 39–40 Santa Barbara, 306 Winston’s, 273 Traveling to Los Angeles, Santa Catalina Island, 299 Winter, 22 29–33 the South Coast, 286 The Woods, 273 Travel Town Transportation Volunteer travel, 47–49 World Café, 273 Museum, 187 Vroman’s Bookstore, 252 Wrigley Memorial and Botan- Trippet Ranch, 207 ical Garden (Santa Catalina Trolley tours, Beverly Island), 301 Hills, 195 Walking tours, 194 The Troubadour, 264 Concert Hall, Trump National Golf 164, 183, 274 (Knott’s Berry Club, 206 Walt Disney Travel Co., 215 Farm), 232 TV tapings, 195–197 Warner Bros. Studios, 192 X2, 161 Wasteland, 240, 255

117_497364-bindex.indd7_497364-bindex.indd 334334 88/19/09/19/09 6:32:006:32:00 PMPM Chateau Marmont, 86 Le Parc Suite Hotel, 87 335 Yamashiro, 273 Days Inn Hollywood, 94 Loews Santa Monica Beach Y-Que, 244 The Disneyland Hotel, Hotel, 71, 98 222–223 London West Hollywood, Disney’s Grand Californian 81–82 Zen Zone, 164 Hotel (Disneyland), 223 Luxe Hotel Sunset Zoos, 190–191 Elan Hotel, 90 Boulevard, 87 Los Angeles Zoo, 190–191 Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Magic Castle Hotel, 94–95, 98 Santa Barbara Zoo, 309 Bungalows, 67 Malibu Beach Inn, 71 Zuma Beach County Park, Farmer’s Daughter, 92 Marina del Rey Marriott, 75 200–201 Figueroa Hotel, 95 Marriott Los Angeles Zuma Jay Surfboards, 209 Four Seasons Biltmore Airport, 78 (Santa Barbara), 311 Millennium Biltmore Hotel Four Seasons Hotel Los Los Angeles, 96 ACCOMMODATIONS Angeles at Beverly Hills, 80 Mondrian, 82 The Ambrose, 74 Franciscan Inn (Santa Montage Beverly Hills, 82–83 The Anabella Hotel Barbara), 313 Montage Resort & Spa (Disneyland), 224 Georgian Hotel, 70 (Laguna Beach), 292–293 Hotel & Hermit Gulch Campground The Mosaic Hotel Beverly Suites, 224–225 (Santa Catalina Island), 304 Hills, 87–88 Andaz West Hollywood, 85 Hilton Checkers Los Motel 6 (Santa Barbara), 313 Artists’ Inn & Cottage Bed & Angeles, 96 Omni Los Angeles, 96, 98 Breakfast, 102 Hilton Universal City & The Orlando, 91 Avalon Hotel, 85 Towers, 100 Paradise Pier Hotel (Disney- The Avalon Hotel (Santa Hotel Angeleno Los land), 223–224 Catalina Island), 303 Angeles, 90 Pavilion Lodge (Santa Banning House Lodge (Santa Hotel Bel-Air, 80–81 Catalina Island), 303 Catalina Island), 300 The Hotel California, 74 Peninsula Beverly Hills, 83 Beach House Hotel Hermosa Hotel Catalina (Santa Cat- Portofino Inn & Suites Beach, 73 alina Island), 303–304 (Disneyland), 225 Best Western Hotel Erwin, 76–77, 98 Raffles L’Ermitage, 83 Hotel, 94 Hotel Metropole (Santa Renaissance Hollywood Best Western Mikado Hotel, Catalina Island), 304 Hotel, 92–93 101 Hotel Oceana (Santa The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Beverly Garland’s Holiday Barbara), 312 Rey, 71–72 Inn, 98, 100 Hotel Palomar Los Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, Beverly Hills Hotel and Angeles, 81 293 Bungalows, 80 Hotel Queen Mary (Long Roosevelt Hotel, Hollywood, The Beverly Hilton, 85–86 Beach), 284–285 93–94 Beverly Laurel Motor Hotel, Hotel Shangri-La, 70 Saga Motor Hotel, 102, 104 91–92 Hotel Villa Portofino (Santa Sea Shore Motel, 77 Bissell House Bed & Catalina Island), 303 Sheraton Anaheim Hotel, 224 Breakfast, 102 Hotel Vista Del Mar (Santa Sheraton Gateway Hotel Los Blue Lantern Inn (Dana Catalina Island), 303 Angeles Airport, 78 Point), 294 Huntley Santa Monica Sheraton Universal Hotel, Cal Mar Hotel Suites, 76 Beach, 75 100–101 Candy Cane Inn (Disneyland), The Regency Century Shutters on the Beach, 72 225 Plaza, 81 Simpson House Inn Bed & Carlyle Inn, 89 Inn at Playa del Rey, 73–74 Breakfast (Santa Barbara), Casa del Mar, 67 Inn at Venice Beach, 77, 98 311–312 Casa del Mar Inn at the Beach The Inn on Mt. Ada (Santa SLS, 84 (Santa Barbara), 312 Catalina Island), 302–303 LA, 84 Casa Laguna Inn & Spa Knott’s Berry Farm Resort The Standard, Hollywood, 91 (Laguna Beach), 294 Hotel (Buena Park), 233 Stillwell Hotel, 99 Casa Malibu, 76 Langham Huntington Hotel St. Regis Monarch Beach Chamberlain West & Spa, 101–102 Resort & Spa (Dana Hollywood, 89–90 Le Merigot, 70–71 Point), 293 Channel Road Inn, 73 Le Montrose Suite Hotel, Sunset Marquis Hotel & 86–87 Villas, 88

117_497364-bindex.indd7_497364-bindex.indd 335335 88/19/09/19/09 6:32:006:32:00 PMPM 336 Sunset Tower Hotel, 88 Catalina Country Club (Santa Il Pastaio, 127 Surf and Sand Resort Catalina Island), 304 Inn of the Seventh Ray, 117 (Laguna Beach), 293–294 Catal Restaurant/Uva Bar The Ivy, 121, 122 Thompson Beverly Hills, (Disneyland), 227 Jar, 121 84–85 Cha Cha Cha, 141 Jerry’s Famous Deli, 142, Travelodge Anaheim, 225 Chaya Brasserie, 126 146, 281 Travelodge Hotel at LAX, 78 Chinois on Main, 110 JiRaffe, 111 The Upham Hotel and Coun- Church & State, 141 Jody Maroni’s Sausage try House (Santa Barbara), Ciudad, 142 Kingdom, 116–117 312–313 Cole’s, Originators of the Joe’s Restaurant, 114 Venice Beach House, 75–76 French Dip, 144 Katana Robata & Sushi Viceroy, 72–73 Comme Ça, 118 Bar, 132 Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Corkbar, 142–143 Kate Mantilini, 127, 281 Suites, 98–99 Crab Cooker (Newport Katsuya, 140 Westin Los Angeles Airport, Beach), 295 Katsuya Hollywood, 132 77–78 Crustacean, 118, 120 Kay ‘n Dave’s Cantina, Wilshire Grand Los Cut, 120 117, 142 Angeles, 99 Dar Maghreb, 130, 132 Kings Road Cafe, 133–134 W Los Angeles, 89 Delancey, 269 Koi, 127 Zane Grey (Santa Catalina Dolores’s, 281 La Brea Bakery Express Island), 304 Drago Centro, 138 & Cafe (Downtown Duke’s Malibu, 115 Disney), 229 Du-par’s Restaurant & La Cachette, 122 RESTAURANTS Bakery, 147, 281 The Landing Bar and Grill Abuelitas, 204 El Cholo, 136 (Santa Catalina Island), Afternoon Tea on the El Coyote Cafe, 133 304–305 Terrace, 167 Encounter at LAX, 110–111 Langer’s Deli, 144–145 Animal, 129–130 ESPN Zone, 140 Las Brisas (Laguna Anisette, 107 ESPN Zone (Downtown Beach), 296 The Apple Pan, 129, 281 Disney), 228 La Serenata Gourmet, Barney Greengrass, 121 Euro Pane, 149 127–128 The Bazaar by José The Farm of Beverly La Super-Rica Taqueria Andrés, 118 Hills, 140 (Santa Barbara), 314 Beacon, 125 Father’s Office, 242 Lawry’s Carvery, 140 Beau Rivage, 115 Five Feet (Laguna Beach), Lawry’s The Prime Rib, 122 Bistro 45, 147 294–295 The Little Door, 133 Boa Steakhouse, 107, 110 Fleming’s Steakhouse and The Lobster, 111 Boca, 140 Wine Bar, 140 Locanda del Lago, 114 Bombay Café, 125–126 Fogo de Chao, 120 Locanda Veneta, 122–123 Border Grill, 113–114 Fraîche, 126 Lori’s Good Stuff (Santa bouchon (Santa Barbara), Fred 62, 136, 281 Catalina Island), 305 313 Frida, 126–127 Luckyfish, 128 Bread & Porridge, 116 Gladstone’s 4 Fish, 115 Lucques, 123 Brophy Bros. Clam Bar & Goofy’s Kitchen (Disneyland), Mastro’s Steakhouse, 123 Restaurant (Santa 227 Matsuhisa, 123–124 Barbara), 314 Grace, 132 Mel’s Drive-In, 281 Cafe Del Rey, 110 Gumbo Pot, 156 Miceli’s, 142, 146 Cafe Luck (Santa Barbara), Harbor Grill (Dana Michael’s, 111–112 313–314 Point), 296 Morels French Steakhouse & Café Montana, 241–242 Harbor Reef Restaurant Bistro, 156, 234 Cafe Pinot, 141, 142 (Santa Catalina Island), 300 Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Café Santorini, 149 House of Blues (Downtown Restaurant (Buena Campanile, 130 Disney), 227–228 Park), 233 Canter’s Fairfax Restaurant, House of Blues (Los Musso & Frank Grill, 134 Delicatessen & Bakery, 281 Angeles), 135 Napa Rose, 226 Casa Vega, 146 Hump, 113 Nate ‘n Al Delicatessen, 129 Casino Dock Café (Santa Hungry Cat, 133 New Zealand Natural, 140 Catalina Island), 305 the Huntington’s English Nyala Ethiopian Cuisine, 128 high tea, 189 101 Coffee Shop, 281

117_497364-bindex.indd7_497364-bindex.indd 336336 88/19/09/19/09 6:32:006:32:00 PMPM The Original Pantry, 145, 281 Rivera, 138, 140 Swingers, 137, 282 337 Ortolan, 124 Rock’N Fish, 140 Tanino Ristorante and Bar, Osteria Mozza, 134 Rosa Mexicano, 140 128–129 The Palm, 122, 124 Roscoe’s House of Chicken ‘n’ Tantra, 143 Pane e Vino (Santa Waffles, 137 Tavern, 112 Barbara), 314 Rosie’s Fish and Chips (Santa Toi on Sunset, 137, 282 Patina, 138 Catalina Island), 305 Trader Vic’s, 140 Philippe The Original, 145 Roy’s of Newport Beach, 295 Traxx, 143–144 Pink’s Hot Dogs, 136, R23, 143 Typhoon, 113 142, 282 Rustic Canyon, 116 Valentino, 112 Pinot Bistro, 142, 145–146 Saddle Peak Lodge, 117–118 Versailles, 129 Pizzeria Mozza, 134–135 Saddle Ranch Chop Vincenti Ristorante, 112–113 Providence, 124–125 House, 135 Walt’s Wharf (Seal (Downtown Santa Barbara Shellfish Com- Beach), 294 Disney), 228 pany (Santa Barbara), Water Grill, 140–141 Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen 314–315 Wolfgang Puck Bar & (Downtown Disney), Sidewalk Cafe, 117 Grill, 140 228–229 The Sky Room (Long Yang Chow Restaurant, 144 The Ramos House Café (San Beach), 285 Yard House, 140 Juan Capistrano), 295 Sofi, 135 Yard House (Long Beach), R+D Kitchen, 242 Spago Beverly Hills, 125 285 The Raymond, 147, 149 Stacky’s Seaside (Santa Yujean Kang’s Gourmet Reel Inn, 202 Barbara), 315 Chinese Cuisine, 149 Restaurant Hama (Hama Steve’s Steakhouse (Santa Sushi), 114, 116 Catalina Island), 305

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