Reading Up, Gearing Up for the Trip

Here are Los Angeles-area stores that specialize in travel literature, guides, maps and accessories:

California Map & Travel Center

3312 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica; (310) 396-6277, fax (310) 392- 8785, www.mapper.com.

Distant LandsA Traveler’s Bookstore and Outfitter

56 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena; (800) 310-3220 or (626) 449-3220, fax (626) 792-9706, www.distant lands.com.

Geographia Map &

Travel Bookstore

4000 Riverside Drive, Burbank; (818) 848-1414, (818) 848-2714.

Hostelling International

Travel Centre

1434 2nd St., Santa Monica; (310) 393-3413, fax (310) 393-1769, www.hostelweb.com/losangeles.

Nations! Travelstores

In Hermosa Beach, 500 Pier Ave., (310) 318-9915, fax (310) 318- 3448; in Torrance, 287 Del Amo Fashion Center, (310) 921-2242, fax (310) 318-9115; national number (800) 546-8060, fax (310) 318-9115, www.nationstravelmall.com.

One Stop Travel Shop

131 N. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills; (310) 360-1338, fax (310) 360-1333, www.healthytravel.com.

Rand McNally Map

& Travel Stores

In Century City, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 681, (310) 556-2202, fax (310) 556-2012; in Glendale, 2218 Glendale Galleria, (818) 242-6277, fax (818) 242- 8987; in Costa Mesa, South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., (714) 545-9907, (714) 545-9828; www.randmcnally.com.

Thomas Bros. Maps Stores

In downtown Los Angeles, 521 W. 6th St., (213) 627-4018, fax (213) 623-1864; in Irvine, 17731 Cowan, (888) 826-6277, fax (949) 252-9321; www.thomas.com.

Traveler’s Bookcase

8375 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles; (323) 655-0575, fax (323) 655-1197, www.travelbooks.com.