Secret Los Angeles : An Unusual Guide

A concrete jungle surrounded by abundant nature, Los Angeles is surprisingly more than just celebrities, beaches, and theme parks. From bison in the wild, to the actual end of Route 66, an old Cold War army base, a monument to a Japanese man recognized as Righteous Among the Nations, the original Batcave, a unique statue of a shirtless Abraham Lincoln, and an abandoned Nazi camp, the L.A. urban sprawl is packed with unusual and secret treasures.

Intended for everybody, visitors and locals alike, who would like to explore the city in depth, this guide seeks to dispel the misguided image of a megalopolis that is often superficially dismissed or even disliked. But it can also be read as a declaration of love for the City of Angels.

Félicien Cassan is a French journalist living in Los Angeles since 2013. He has written and edited stories for Le Monde, L'Express, CANAL+, and other well-known publications.

Darrow Carson is a California native who grew up around the world. As an adult, he returned home to work in marketing for Walt Disney Studios, which he left in 2016 to become a tour guide in Los Angeles. His greatest joy is to surprise his guests with the numerous hidden gems the city has to offer.