The 500 Hidden Secrets of Los Angeles

New edition March 2022

Los Angeles has so much to offer, and this guide helps you to choose where to start when discovering this beautiful city. Where are the best farmers’ markets? Which street foods are not to be missed? What are the liveliest places to go dancing? What are some unlikely places to spot celebrities? Which art galleries are worth a visit? In The 500 Hidden Secrets of Los Angeles, Andrea Richards shares 500 must-know addresses in one of the coolest cities in the United States. It is an affectionate guide to the City of Angels that avoids the touristy places and points out the urban details you are likely to miss. From the best outdoor concert venues to the most beautiful country escapes, this guide is the perfect companion visitors who want to make the most of their stay and residents who want to get to know their city even better.

Andrea Richards lives in Silver Lake and writes about cultural history, forgotten philosophical systems, and life in Los Angeles for a variety of publications, including Los Angeles Magazine and The New York Times. Additionally, Andrea is managing partner of the LA-based creative collective Narrated Objects.