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Walking the Line: Discoveries Along the Los Angeles City Limits
Paperback
Sports GeneralTravel WritingWest
Publisher Price: $21.95
Publisher: Boundary Line Books
Published: Sep 30 2025
Pages: 248
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.52 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Medal Winner for Best Travel Book in the Global Book Awards 2025
Discover the REAL Los Angeles beyond the Hollywood sign and crowded beaches. Walking the Line is your personal, inspirational guide to uncovering the hidden heart of LA, one fascinating step at a time.
Join longtime resident Roy Meals on an unforgettable 342-mile urban adventure tracing the city's unique perimeter. Forget the tourist traps and dive deep into the unexpected. From the rugged beauty of the San Gabriel Mountains to the vibrant energy of Venice Beach, this book reveals 27 distinct urban segments and 7 breathtaking wilderness hikes you won't find in any other LA guide.
Experience the thrill of go-karting, the challenge of fencing, the joy of graffiti art, and the taste of authentic ethnic delicacies. Walking the Line is packed with over 107 stunning color photographs and insider stories from little-known corners of the city, including South LA, Boyle Heights, North Hollywood, and Eagle Rock.
Whether you're an adventurous Angeleno yearning to explore your own backyard or a curious visitor seeking authentic experiences, this book will ignite your wanderlust. It's more than just a guide; it's an invitation to escape the ordinary, embrace the unknown, and make your own life-enriching discoveries.
Ready to walk the line and see LA like never before? Grab your copy of Walking the Line today and start your ultimate Los Angeles adventure!
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