Discover the soul of Los Angeles with this guide to 30 exceptional experiences that will unlock the hidden doors of the city.

Inside Soul of Los Angeles:

You've seen the Hollywood sign and tested your muscles on Venice Beach. But if we really want to experience the true essence of Los Angeles today, where do we go? Soul of Los Angeles is your guide to the best of what this city really is right now - and how it's evolving.

Celebrating both the old and the new, we'll meet the guardians of the city's authentic heritage and talk with the bright young things who are building its future. We'll eat at hidden restaurants, explore the city's long-forgotten corners, access a secret Malibu beach and relax in a gigantic Korean spa open 24 hours a day.

Each guide in the "Soul of" collection includes:

• the 30 best experiences a city has to offer

• interviews with those who give the city its spirit

• original illustrations that capture the city's soul

Don't miss - Hidden inside these guides, you will always find a very secret location, carefully selected, waiting to be discovered. Are you up for a challenge?

The 'Soul of' guides are a new approach to the art of travel, full of secret places and unforgettable experiences. Each place holds the promise of an exceptional moment, with something for every taste and budget.