There's a lot more to Los Angeles than stars, studios, and glamour hounds flashing credit cards on Rodeo Drive. From a drive up the Pacific Coast Highway to a tour of Universal Studios, surfing at Zuma Beach to whooping it up at Disneyland, the City of Angels is overflowing with must-see sights and exhilarating recreations. Whether you're with kids, significant other, or flying solo, Los Angeles & Disneyland For Dummies will help you plan the perfect vacation, with: A calendar of events for every season and every month of the year Insider tips on getting the best rates for hotels, car rentals, restaurants, and more Helpful hints on how to avoid LA's notorious traffic jams The scoop on Disneyland-discount deals, the best rides, and how to skip the endless lines and get straight onto Space Mountain All the pointers you need to paint the town red at the hottest bars, clubs, and restaurants A complete guide to making the shopping scene on Melrose Avenue, Sunset Plaza, and more Like every For Dummies travel guide, you also get: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn't miss - and what you can skip The best restaurants and hotels for every budget Lots of detailed maps

Mary Herczog is a relative anomaly in Los Angeles, a secondgeneration native. Her mom sat next to Norma Jean Baker in home room, and since Norma Jean went on to become Marilyn Monroe, this clearly gives Mary ample authority to talk about Los Angeles and, of course, celebrity scandals. She also writes Frommer's New Orleans, Frommer's Las Vegas, and Las Vegas For Dummies, plus one half of California For Dummies, and when she's not doing that, she works in the film industry.