L.A. on Foot: A Free Afternoon

by David L. Clark

"Take off on foot or bike to search for the real Los Angeles in such places as: The flower and produce markets at dawn, Topanga and Malibu canyons, The Saint Sophia Cathedral, Sunset Strip at night and Little Tokyo."

205 pages, paperback

First published January 1, 1972

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is full of interesting tidbits about L.A.'s past to accompany you on your walking/biking tours in areas all over the city--from Little Tokyo to Venice. It's a little outdated (1972--so I wouldn't rely too heavily on it as a guide without checking updated sources), but its age definitely adds to its charm. It's like an extra layer of history on top of the history writer David Clark is already giving you. There are streets that have been renamed and stores that no longer exist. And the things that have stayed the same are fascinating just by virtue of that fact.

[Toby Belch · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was my walking guide to many of LA's treasures and charms--and there are many--in the mid-70s. I'll never forget discovering the flower and produce markets at dawn, the Broadway Arcade, and many other revelations. I am planning on moving back to LA with a friend after a 33-year absence and plan to introduce him to as many of the same walks as still exist.