LA valet parking and where to avoid & buying LA map?

Question

I am looking for a safe parking lot to park my car during day time- garaged or with 24 hour security camera in or near downtown LA. I start driving from Union Station area but I heard it's not a very good area. Can anybody recommend me some specific good parking lots (not like "just drive around and see")? Also, someone told me that I should avoid going above (?) 8th st. How about east-west boundary? Where should I avoid going? I will be in there daytime, but I still want to be careful since I am not familiar with the city. One more thing. What's the best map of LA for driving, and where can I buy it?

for the parking lots, specific address will be very helpful so that I can look it up on mapquest :)

Answer 1

Are you going to be working in the area? Or at a business meeting? Ask someone from the company you are working with or hotel you are staying at to recommend a garage. Or at least help you narrow down an area.

For L. A. driving nothing beats the L. A. Freeway system map from AAA. It is a nice, easy-to-read map that folds up nicely and gives you a good overview of the freeway system. The Thomas Brothers map books are awesome, but I would only recommend buying one if you are going to be here for a while or are moving here. If you are moving here, then you must have one! They are the world's greatest lifesaver!

Good luck!

Answer 2

I don't know about the parking, but for maps, buy a Thomas Brothers available at most book stores,and places like Cosco, Staples, etc.