The 2005 Los Angeles Official Visitor Guide shows off the new face of Los Angeles. The publication's bold, new look parallels that of the city it promotes and reflects LA's diversity and vision, as well as its rich history and culture, by highlighting its many great assets, from long-established attractions such as Universal Studios Hollywood and the museums of Exposition Park to more recent additions such as Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood and Highland entertainment complex.

Among LA's greatest assets are celebrities who have chosen the city as their home. The Guide spotlights celebrity Angelenos with photos and quotes saying what they love about their city.

From its people to its entertainment industry, from its coastline to its neighboring regions, the Guide captures the essence of Los Angeles. It showcases world-class museums such as the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Getty Center, covers the haute cuisine of the recently opened Patina at Disney Hall to the casual fare of Pink's Famous Chili Dogs, and explores the vibrant beach communities of Los Angeles with photos and text. The history section includes the Hollywood Museum, La Brea Tar Pits and the San Fernando Mission.

"The 2005 Los Angeles Official Visitor Guide is a 92-page window on one of the most remarkable visitor destinations in the world," said Mark S. Liberman of LA INC. "The Guide is a useful tool with which to navigate the enormous diversity, scale and scope of LA. This year, we've heightened the production values while adding more information than we've ever published before. Just a glance at the Guide will show you how difficult it is to resist seeing how many of LA's most celebrated residents celebrate their own home town."

The directory of accommodations, restaurants, attractions and other venues that form the Los Angeles Visitor Guide may be ordered online.