Following is a list of Visitors Bureaus that will send you free publications via US Mail. To help you save time, step-by-step instructions on how to request Visitor Guides from each website is provided. (LAtourist.com is a private organization and does not send tourist information by mail).
Delivery
US Postal Delivery can take anywhere from one to eight weeks. A few websites allow you to pay a fee to expedite your order.
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The Short List - the best free Visitors Guides from Los Angeles and Orange County
Time Estimates - (i.e., "one hour from LA") - in the list below, some of the cities are followed by an approximate number of hours it might take to drive from Los Angeles.
City: Big Bear Lake (one hour from LA) Attractions: Snow Skiing (winter), Hiking (spring-fall), Mountain Activities Publication(s) available: Big Bear Visitors Guide Click here for free publications from Big Bear Lake
City: Big Pine (four hours from LA) Attractions: Mountain activities, Fishing, Hiking, Glaciers and Bristlecone Pine Forest (Methuselah Tree) Publication(s) available: Big Pine Visitors Guide Click here for free publications from Big Pine
City: Big Sur (near San Francisco) Attractions: Mountain activities, Fishing, Golfing, Biking, Hiking, Central Coast Publication(s) available: El Sur Grande Tourist Guide, detailed map of the Central Coast
(NOTE: Printable, online version only - high quality publication) Click here for free publications from Big Sur
City: Bishop (five hours from LA) Attractions: Mountain activities, Fishing, Golfing, Biking, Hiking, Mammoth Mtn (winter skiing), Nevada casinos Publication(s) available: Vacation Planner Click here for free publications from Bishop
City: Bridgeport Attractions: Bridgeport Recreation Guide Publication(s) available: Bridgeport Recreation Guide
(NOTE: Printable, online version only - high quality publication) Click here for free publications from Bridgeport
City: Buena Park Attractions: Knott's Berry Farm, Medieval Times Dinner, Wild Bill's Wild West Dinner, Ripley's 'Believe It or Not!' Museum Publication(s) available: Buena Park Map & Coupon Book Click here for free publications from Buena Park
City: California (the entire state) Attractions: Sunshine, Beaches, Mountains, Deserts, Large Cities, Small Towns, Skiing, Hiking, Boating, History, Architecture, Fashion, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Minutes to Las Vegas and Tijuana, This is the Golden State! Publication(s) available: California tourism information packet, California Driving Tours guide Click here for free publications from California State
City: Carlsbad (two hours from LA) Attractions: Flower fields, Museum of Making Music, Bird Watching, Cycling, Golfing, near San Diego Publication(s) available: Carlsbad Discover Package Click here for free publications from Carlsbad
City: Carmel by the Sea (six hours from LA) Attractions: Scenery, Vacation and Cultural opportunities Publication(s) available: Guide to Carmel Click here for free publications from Carmel
City: Catalina Island Attractions: Air Tours, Ocean Tours, Bicycling, Boating, Golf, Hiking, Jeep® Eco-Tours, Parasailing, Scuba Diving & Snorkeling, Shopping, Spa, Tennis, More Publication(s) available: Catalina Island Visitors Guide Click here for free publications from Catalina Island
City: Coronado Island (near San Diego) Attractions: Coronado Hotel, Theatres, Museum, Leisure Activities, Near San Diego, Tijuana Publication(s) available: Travel Guide, Shopping Guide Click here for free publications from Coronado Island
City: Downtown Los Angeles and the Music Center Attractions: Architecture of Grand Avenue, Downtown Los Angeles, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum and Walt Disney Concert Hall. Publication(s) available: Various brochures regarding downtown LA and the Music Center facilities.
(NOTE: Printable, online version only - high quality publication) Click here for free publications from LA Music Center
City: Lake Arrowhead (two hours from LA) Attractions: Mountain activities, hiking, skiing, boating and other outdoor recreation Publication(s) available: Lake Arrowhead Magazine Click here for free publications from Lake Arrowhead
City: Lake Tahoe, Nevada (seven hours from LA) Attractions: Mountain activities, casinos, hiking, skiing, boating and other outdoor recreation Publication(s) available: Lake Tahoe Vacation Planner, Wedding Planner Click here for free publications from Lake Tahoe
City: Las Vegas, Nevada (five hours drive; one hour flight) Attractions: Casinos, entertainment, shopping, dining, events Publication(s) available: Las Vegas Visitor Information Packet Click here for free publications from Las Vegas
City: Lone Pine (four hours from LA) Attractions: Mount Whitney, Gateway to Death Valley, Alabama Hills, mountain scenery, hiking, fishing, summer activities. Publication(s) available: Lone Pine Visitors Guide Click here for free publications from Lone Pine
City: Long Beach Attractions: Aquarium of the Pacific, Catalina Island, Queen Mary, Japanese Garden, Shopping, Dining, Beaches. Publication(s) available: Long Beach Visitors Guide Click here for free publications from Long Beach
City: Los Angeles Attractions: Beaches, Mountains, Shopping, Countless Tourist Attractions, Museums, Amusement Parks, Fine Dining, Filming Movies, Hollywood, Beverly Hills Publication(s) available: Essential LA magazine Click here for free publications from Los Angeles
City: Los Angeles Fashion District Attractions: Shopping. Fashion-related designers, wholesalers, retailers, sewing contractors, pattern makers, manufacturers, market centers, and apparel marts. Publication(s) available: Map Guide Click here for free publications from LA Fashion District
City: Newport Beach (one hour from LA) Attractions: Picturesque sandy beaches, majestic coastline, infinite recreational activities, award-winning dining and world-class shopping Publication(s) available: Newport Beach Visitors Guide Click here for free publications from Newport Beach
City: Ontario (one hour from LA) Attractions: Ontario's central location allows for easy accessibility via major freeways and more than 100 daily nonstop flights from major U.S. cities to Ontario International Airport. Publication(s) available: Ontario Visitors Guide Click here for free publications from Ontario
City: Orange County (near LA) Attractions: Disneyland & Disney's California Adventure, Knott's Berry Farm, more (also see Anaheim above) Publication(s) available: Orange County Visitors Guide Click here for free publications from Orange County
City: Oxnard (one hour from LA) Attractions: Beach activities, museums, events, activities. Publication(s) available: Oxnard Visitors Guide Click here for free publications from Oxnard
City: Palm Springs (two hours from LA) Attractions: Casinos, Golf, Tennis, Spas, Desert Attractions, Shopping Publication(s) available: The Ultimate Guide 2001-2002, Family Guide, Spa Guide, Small Discoveries Guide Click here for free publications from Palm Springs
City: Pasadena Attractions: Rose Parade, Rose Bowl football game, Descanso Gardens, Norton Simon Museum Publication(s) available: Pasadena Official Visitors Guide Click here for free publications from Pasadena
City: Pismo Beach (three hours from LA) Attractions: Beach, Rollerblading, Butterfly Grove, Clam Festival, Family Activities, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking, Mineral Springs, Sand Dunes & ATV Riding, more Publication(s) available: Activities Guide and Area Map; Accommodations Vacation Rentals and Dining Guide Click here for free publications from Pismo Beach
City: San Diego (three hours drive; one hour flight) Attractions: Tijuana (Mexico), Sea World, Zoo, Wild Animal Park Publication(s) available: San Diego Activity Book of coupons Click here for free publications from San Diego
City: San Francisco (seven hours drive; one hour flight) Attractions: World-famous attractions (Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz Island, museums, wine country, etc), Festivals, Events, Entertainment, Sightseeing, more Publication(s) available: Visitor Kit, Destination Guide, others Click here for free publications from San Francisco
City: San Luis Obispo (three hours from LA) Attractions: Hearst Castle, Beaches, Highway 1 Driving on the Pacific Coast Publication(s) available: Visitors Guide Click here for free publications from San Luis Obispo
City: Santa Barbara (two hours from LA) Attractions: Beaches, Islands, Mountains, Boat tours, Highway 1 Driving on the Pacific Coast Publication(s) available: Visitors Guide Click here for free publications from Santa Barbara
City: Santa Maria (near Santa Barbara) Attractions: Scenic coastline, championship golf courses, national theater, bird watching, pristine beaches, performing arts, world famous barbecue, succulent strawberries, nearby missions, hiking, festivals, family events, and award winning wineries Publication(s) available: Day trips, golfing, hotel, wineries and many other free tourist publications Click here for free publications from Santa Maria
City: Santa Monica Attractions: Beaches, Promenade, Shopping, Pier activities, Amusement Park Publication(s) available: Santa Monica Official Visitors Guide Click here for free publications from Santa Monica
City: Solvang Attractions: Authentic Danish dwellings and shops, Hans Christian Andersen Museum, Danish museum, golf, horseback riding, more. There is a casino a few miles away. Publication(s) available: Solvang Visitors Guide Click here for free publications from Solvang
City: Temecula Attractions: Award- winning Wineries, seven championship Golf Courses, Balloon Festival, Hiking, Fishing, Shopping, Casinos Publication(s) available: Santa Monica Official Visitors Guide Click here for free publications from Temecula
City: Ventura (one hour from LA) Attractions: Beaches, Islands, Mountains, Boat tours, Highway 1 Driving on the Pacific Coast Publication(s) available: Ventura Visitors Guide Click here for free publications from Ventura
City: Yosemite (six hours from LA) Attractions: Famous mountain scenery, galleries, fairs, museums, theaters, historic sites, Bass Lake, Wine Trail, more Publication(s) available: Yosemite Visitors Guide Click here for free publications from Yosemite
* Time frames (such as "one hour from LA") are estimated driving times.
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