rhombus - L.A. has some of the very best and the very worst when it comes to SP's. The Erotic Review is huge in L.A., so I'd start your search there (
www.theeroticreview.com) - keep in mind the guys who post on TER in L.A. often trump up their reviews with false details in a lame attempt to show that they got action others didn't - so buyer beware. Also, I'd stay away from any girl with only one review, because more often than not it was a self-review or fake review from someone close to the SP. Stay out of Orange County - a large majority of the SP's are RIP-OFFS... As for price - well, the average price for an SP is $300 USD/Hour. Much more expensive than Toronto, and not necessarily any better. There are an awful lot of hot girls out here, with the whole struggling actress thing, but it seems that the hotter a girl is, the more chance you have of being ripped off or getting lame service.
All in all there are some amazing women in this town. Use the erotic review wisely (you have to pay for a VIP membership to see any of the details in a review) and I'm sure you can have a great time.
DW