About This Resource
Secret Stairs by Charles Fleming is a popular guidebook documenting the hidden network of public staircases scattered throughout Los Angeles' hillside neighborhoods. Built primarily in the 1920s and 1930s, these stairs provided pedestrian access in an increasingly car-centric city. The book includes 45 walking tours incorporating over 200 staircases in neighborhoods from Silver Lake to Pacific Palisades. Each walk includes detailed maps, historical context, and points of interest. The stairs offer both fitness opportunities and a unique way to explore LA's architectural and cultural history.
