La La Land can be a minefield for the uninitiated, which is why Hg2 Los Angeles is here to help you duck beneath the velvet ropes.

As with all Hg2's coveted guides, Hg2 Los Angeles is broken down into easily navigable sections:

Sleep - 27 hotels that make sleep glamorous

Eat - 29 restaurants, detailing the most extraordinary dining experiences in LA

Drink - 30 hot spots, ranging from down-and-dirty dives to hipster hangouts and luxuries lounges

Snack - 19 places to stop for a quick bite, start the Hollywood diet when you get home, these are un-missable

Party - 29 'be seen in' bars and clubs where you party LA style

Culture - 35 vibrant sights, museums, galleries and theatres to fill your walking time

Shop - whether you're looking for a vintage find, unique jewellery or trend-setting fashion, we have it covered

Play - we know where to get the latest treatments, where to surf, sail and segway