The Purple Passport, a web-based guide to world cities, has just launched its Los Angeles City Guide. Featuring over 100 of the choicest hotels, restaurants, spas, nightlife spots, shops and activities, the guide will point locals to nearby hotspots and help travelers plan distinctive city experiences.

            The guide's venue reviews and overview articles capture Los Angeles' many colorful contrasts. Recommendations run the gamut from Old Hollywood haunts to young starlet clubs, celeb-beloved boutiques to wide-open parks, and art museums to surfing lessons. Written in a fresh, accessible voice, the guide will appeal to stylish and discriminating individuals who like to be "in the know."

            Users can also take advantage of the site's functionality features, including a mapping tool to find recommended venues near their primary destinations. Those who open free Purple Passport accounts can create customized "Passports" of their favorite venues to print or share with friends via email. For more information, visit www.thepurplepassport.com.