This debut edition of the Louis Vuitton City Guide to Los Angeles is an insider's handbook to this often wonderful occasionally surreal metropolis.

Its 500 addresses, along with practical maps, take travelers from hideaways on Malibu beach to the fabulous spas and shops of Beverly Hills, and to the best star-spotting cafes in West Hollywood.

Discover the dream factories of major movie studios a vibrant West Coast art scene, the best sushi in the US, and where to find the perfect cupcake.