Bon voyage

Whether going on vacation or just dreaming of faraway places, the L.A. area has plenty of specialized stacks. (Gary Friedman / LAT)

February 2, 2003
In the Los Angeles area these stores specialize in travel literature and accessories:

California Map & Travel Center, 3312 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica; (310) 396-6277, fax (310) 392-8785, http://www.mapper.com.

Distant Lands -- A Traveler's Bookstore and Outfitter, 56 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena; (800) 310-3220 or (626) 449-3220, fax (626) 792-9706, http://www.distantlands.com.

Geographia Map & Travel Bookstore, 4000 Riverside Drive, Burbank; (818) 848-1414, fax (818) 848-2714.

Going in Style Travel Accessories, Fashion Island Shopping Center, 593 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach; (949) 644-9760, fax (949) 644-5326, http://www.goinginstyle.com.

Hostelling International Travel Centre, 1434 2nd St., Santa Monica; (310) 393-3413, fax (310) 393-1769, http://www.hostelweb.com/losangeles.

Magellan's, 1006 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica; (310) 394-9417, fax (310) 394-9856, http://www.magellans.com.

Nations! Travelstores, 1590M Rosecrans Ave., Manhattan Beach, (310) 725-0886; 287 Del Amo Fashion Center, Torrance, (310) 921-2242; national number (800) 546-8060, fax (253) 390-3944.

One Stop Travel Shop, 131 N. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills; (310) 360-1338, fax (310) 360-1333, http://www.healthytravel.com.

Rand McNally Map & Travel Stores, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 681, Century City, (310) 556-2202, fax (310) 556-2012; 2218 Glendale Galleria, Glendale, (818) 242-6277, fax (818) 242-8987; South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, (714) 545-9907; http://www.randmcnally.com.

Thomas Bros. Maps Stores, 521 W. 6th St., Los Angeles, (213) 627-4018, fax (213) 623-1864; 17731 Cowan, Irvine, (888) 826-6277, fax (949) 252-9321; http://www.thomas.com.

Traveler's Bookcase, 8375 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles; (323) 655-0575, fax (323) 655-1197, http://www.travelbooks.com.