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It's spring break and my family and I are trying to think of things do. We are on a budget so things like Six Flags aren't going to work. We already planned to go to the griffith observatory and venice beach. Any other suggestions?
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Yeah, you really shouldn't pay attention to anything I write, being TOP United States answerer and all...
There are literally hundreds of things to do here in LA. Here is a list of cheap and free stuff:
Universal City Walk is a fun place to hang out in the afternoon or evening. Bring a change of clothes for the kids, so they can play in the fountain.
Hollywood: Hollywood Boulevard is ready for its close-up, thanks to years of urban renewal and renovation. Enjoy the Walk of Fame, Entertainment Museum, Chinese Theatre and more. You can see a lot for free. The Hollywood & Highland complex has lots of shops and restaurants, and the Kodak Theater (home of the Academy Awards). I also like the El Capitan theater, because it has been restored to its former glory.
Rodeo Drive, 90210: Packed with exclusive shops, full of gawkers. They all came to enjoy the excess. Free, unless you intend to buy something.
Venice Beach: Los Angeles kitsch and over-the-top culture at its best. Here you'll find Muscle Beach, street performers and tacky shops galore. Fun, VERY interesting, but I avoid it after dark, when it gets a little TOO interesting for my taste. And it's a short bike ride from Santa Monica Pier.
Santa Monica Beach and Pier: Great beach scene and a classic seaside amusement park, complete with antique carousel that has been in a lot of TV and movies. (The Sting and "Three's Company" come immediately to mind). After visiting the pier, you can ride a bike south a couple miles to Venice Beach.
Santa Monica Third Street Promenade - Downtown Santa Monica's shopping promenade is often the scene of movie star-sightings. Just a short walk from the Santa Monica Pier.
Sunset Boulevard: Perhaps one of the world's most famous streets, it began as a route between the stars' posh neighborhoods and the Hollywood studios. It runs from downtown to the ocean, passing through the "Sunset Strip" on its way. It makes for a fun drive. Along the way, you see a lot of different neighborhoods: Hollywood, West Hollywood, Bel Air, and Pacific Palisades. When you get to the ocean, stop at Gladstone's for Fish.
Queen Mary: Once the largest ship afloat, she's been docked in Long Beach for longer than she sailed, and her elegance never fails to impress. Free to visit. You can actually stay on board, for a price.
Farmers Market and The Grove - A new shopping complex right next to a Los Angeles landmark, The Grove and Farmers Market coexist. Enjoy a movie or shopping, and then take the trolley to the Farmers Market for lunch or dinner. It is right next to CBS, so walk across the lot to see if they are taping "The Price is Right". You might even get in.
Griffith Park - Home of the Los Angeles Zoo, Griffith Park Observatory, Travel Town, the Greek Theatre, and Gene Autry Museum of Western Heritage.
Getty Museum - The Getty's architecture is so beautiful that it keeps me fascinated. No matter whether you like their art or architecture better (or maybe you'll just enjoy the view), the Getty is sure to please. Free.
Attend a TV taping - You can get free tickets at audiencesunlimited.com, tvtix.com, or see the booth at Universal City walk. It's very interesting to see a show being taped. The most popular, by far, is the Tonight show with Jay Leno. Check the NBC web site for all the details there.
Places to eat:
In-N-Out Burger: Multiple locations, best burger in LA, ask anyone.
Pinkâs Hot Dogs: 709 N. La Brea, just north of Melrose. You might even see a celebrity. Maybe.
Tommyâs Chili Burgers: Look for the shack, an LA tradition. The original location is at Beverly & Rampart, a couple miles west of downtown.
Canterâs Deli: 419 N. Fairfax, between Beverly & Melrose. Near CBS, you might spot a celebrity.
Phillippeâs: 1001 N. Alameda. Great roast beef sandwiches. Near Union Station and Olvera Street. Watch the mustard, itâs hot.
The Pantry: Corner of Figueroa and 9th, downtown. Huge portions, they never close, (I NEVER eat there after dark), GREAT steak and eggs.
West of Encino, what do you ever do besides post sarcastic answers and racist remarks? Hmm?
Yeah, you really shouldn't pay attention to anything I write, being TOP United States answerer and all...
There are literally hundreds of things to do here in LA. Here is a list of cheap and free stuff:
Universal City Walk is a fun place to hang out in the afternoon or evening. Bring a change of clothes for the kids, so they can play in the fountain.
Hollywood: Hollywood Boulevard is ready for its close-up, thanks to years of urban renewal and renovation. Enjoy the Walk of Fame, Entertainment Museum, Chinese Theatre and more. You can see a lot for free. The Hollywood & Highland complex has lots of shops and restaurants, and the Kodak Theater (home of the Academy Awards). I also like the El Capitan theater, because it has been restored to its former glory.
Rodeo Drive, 90210: Packed with exclusive shops, full of gawkers. They all came to enjoy the excess. Free, unless you intend to buy something.
Venice Beach: Los Angeles kitsch and over-the-top culture at its best. Here you'll find Muscle Beach, street performers and tacky shops galore. Fun, VERY interesting, but I avoid it after dark, when it gets a little TOO interesting for my taste. And it's a short bike ride from Santa Monica Pier.
Santa Monica Beach and Pier: Great beach scene and a classic seaside amusement park, complete with antique carousel that has been in a lot of TV and movies. (The Sting and "Three's Company" come immediately to mind). After visiting the pier, you can ride a bike south a couple miles to Venice Beach.
Santa Monica Third Street Promenade - Downtown Santa Monica's shopping promenade is often the scene of movie star-sightings. Just a short walk from the Santa Monica Pier.
Sunset Boulevard: Perhaps one of the world's most famous streets, it began as a route between the stars' posh neighborhoods and the Hollywood studios. It runs from downtown to the ocean, passing through the "Sunset Strip" on its way. It makes for a fun drive. Along the way, you see a lot of different neighborhoods: Hollywood, West Hollywood, Bel Air, and Pacific Palisades. When you get to the ocean, stop at Gladstone's for Fish.
Queen Mary: Once the largest ship afloat, she's been docked in Long Beach for longer than she sailed, and her elegance never fails to impress. Free to visit. You can actually stay on board, for a price.
Farmers Market and The Grove - A new shopping complex right next to a Los Angeles landmark, The Grove and Farmers Market coexist. Enjoy a movie or shopping, and then take the trolley to the Farmers Market for lunch or dinner. It is right next to CBS, so walk across the lot to see if they are taping "The Price is Right". You might even get in.
Griffith Park - Home of the Los Angeles Zoo, Griffith Park Observatory, Travel Town, the Greek Theatre, and Gene Autry Museum of Western Heritage.
Getty Museum - The Getty's architecture is so beautiful that it keeps me fascinated. No matter whether you like their art or architecture better (or maybe you'll just enjoy the view), the Getty is sure to please. Free.
Attend a TV taping - You can get free tickets at audiencesunlimited.com, tvtix.com, or see the booth at Universal City walk. It's very interesting to see a show being taped. The most popular, by far, is the Tonight show with Jay Leno. Check the NBC web site for all the details there.
Places to eat:
In-N-Out Burger: Multiple locations, best burger in LA, ask anyone.
Pinkâs Hot Dogs: 709 N. La Brea, just north of Melrose. You might even see a celebrity. Maybe.
Tommyâs Chili Burgers: Look for the shack, an LA tradition. The original location is at Beverly & Rampart, a couple miles west of downtown.
Canterâs Deli: 419 N. Fairfax, between Beverly & Melrose. Near CBS, you might spot a celebrity.
Phillippeâs: 1001 N. Alameda. Great roast beef sandwiches. Near Union Station and Olvera Street. Watch the mustard, itâs hot.
The Pantry: Corner of Figueroa and 9th, downtown. Huge portions, they never close, (I NEVER eat there after dark), GREAT steak and eggs.
West of Encino, what do you ever do besides post sarcastic answers and racist remarks? Hmm?
Things to do in Los Angeles, CA.?
HeartInACa
does anyone know of any fun activities to do in L.A.? From whale watching, to boat rides, horseback riding etc. etc. I'm just looking for fun activities for me and my family to do. I have kids ages 5 and 6 but it can also just be for adults.
Websites would be helpful as well :) Looking for cool adventures!
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Families with children could enjoy these activities in L.A.
The beaches
Santa Monica Pier (there's an amusement park)
www.santamonicapier.org
La Brea Tar Pits and Page Museum
www.tarpits.org
Griffith Park and Observatory
Los Angeles Zoo
www.lazoo.org
Universal City Walk
www.citywalkhollywood.com
Knott's Berry Farm
www.knotts.com
Olvera Street
www.lacity.org/elp
Pink's Hot Dogs
www.pinkshollywood.com
Hollywood and Highland Complex
www.hollywoodandhighland.com
You can go horseback riding in Griffith Park.
Sunset Ranch
www.sunsetranchhollywood.com
There are 30 miles of beaches in L.A. ranging from surfer havens, to so-secluded-its-a-secret, to boisterous and carnival-like. Most families choose either Santa Monica or Venice Beach. Venice Beach with the Ocean Front Walk is a gaudy, raucous carnival 24/7.
You can have a terrific adventure and some relaxation at the same time by taking the ferry from Long Beach to Avalon on Catalina Island. The town is an excellent resort and there are wonderful boat excursions, swimming, kyaking, fishing, hiking, biking, tours of the inland, and also just plain relaxing.
www.catalinaexpress.com (ferry information)
www.visitcatalinaisland.com (general information)
All the family might enjoy an afternoon at the Grove, a 575,000 sq. ft. mega-shopping center with every sort of shopping and dining option plus a huge cineplex.
www.thegrovela.com
Here's a website with information about visiting L.A. and things to see/do.
www.discoverlosangeles.com
Families with children could enjoy these activities in L.A.
The beaches
Santa Monica Pier (there's an amusement park)
www.santamonicapier.org
La Brea Tar Pits and Page Museum
www.tarpits.org
Griffith Park and Observatory
Los Angeles Zoo
www.lazoo.org
Universal City Walk
www.citywalkhollywood.com
Knott's Berry Farm
www.knotts.com
Olvera Street
www.lacity.org/elp
Pink's Hot Dogs
www.pinkshollywood.com
Hollywood and Highland Complex
www.hollywoodandhighland.com
You can go horseback riding in Griffith Park.
Sunset Ranch
www.sunsetranchhollywood.com
There are 30 miles of beaches in L.A. ranging from surfer havens, to so-secluded-its-a-secret, to boisterous and carnival-like. Most families choose either Santa Monica or Venice Beach. Venice Beach with the Ocean Front Walk is a gaudy, raucous carnival 24/7.
You can have a terrific adventure and some relaxation at the same time by taking the ferry from Long Beach to Avalon on Catalina Island. The town is an excellent resort and there are wonderful boat excursions, swimming, kyaking, fishing, hiking, biking, tours of the inland, and also just plain relaxing.
www.catalinaexpress.com (ferry information)
www.visitcatalinaisland.com (general information)
All the family might enjoy an afternoon at the Grove, a 575,000 sq. ft. mega-shopping center with every sort of shopping and dining option plus a huge cineplex.
www.thegrovela.com
Here's a website with information about visiting L.A. and things to see/do.
www.discoverlosangeles.com
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