I know we’ve heard it a lot, that visiting the City of Angels is an expensive affair. We think of the price of a cocktail, an Uber ride, a trip to an art gallery, or a visit to a theme park with the family. The price of everything, basically.
With that said, it bears mention that whatever the “city of Hollywood stars” take, they give back in free stuff for ordinary folks and tourists. Apart from boasting of countless taco trucks, miles upon miles of white, sandy beaches, an endless coastline and scenic byways, the city of celebrity has much to give even when you’re watching your wallet. The fine diners and star-studded bars may be enticing, LA has bargain buys, cheap eats, affordable budget hotels, reasonable charter bus rides, gratis yoga classes, free admissions into museums, and budget-friendly events. Not everyone’s living the life of Riley.
Although many magazines would point you toward celebrity-worthy bars, gyms, and restaurants, often, if you looked hard enough, affordable alternatives could be right under your nose. Going on the cheap could also involve some investigative work. With the help of the internet and guide of locals, you’ll find budget-friendly options just a little off the common radar in no time. Beaches like El Matador State Beach, Zuma Beach, Leo Carrillo State Park, El Porto Beach and Abalone Cove Ecological Reserve are all free. Getty Center, The Broad, LACMA, Annenberg Space for Photography, Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Garden, and MOCA Grand Avenue are amazing places to pop by for a full free day of activities. You can also sign up for donation-based yoga classes, hike up Griffith Park, take pictures of toned abs and muscled bodies of LA locals at Runyon Canyon, or enjoy free live entertainment at a local club or bar like Bootleg or Satellite.
The following list will get you started on your quest for budget travel around Los Angeles.
Santa Monica Beach and Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401
www.santamonicapier.org
www.santamonica.com
(800) 544-5319
Most of the beach areas appear like scenes out of a Hollywood movie (“Baywatch” to be more precise), with people on skateboards, sunbathing, picnicking, smashing a volleyball around a sandy beach, and groups of happy people lounging around in a cafe. The 3-mile worth of shoreline at Santa Monica beach and pier is renowned for its cotton-soft sand, an abundance of restaurants and a nice selection of night spots to pop up. With the year-round amazing weather, it’s no wonder the people of LA have a deep attachment to their coastlines.
It has, after all, over 420 public beaches and Santa Monica has repeatedly made it to the top of the list over the years via polls and surveys.
It goes without saying that visiting the public beach, “State Beach” as they call it, is absolutely free. Whether you trudge your way around a 26-mile long hiking trail, go on a walking tour, enjoy a bar crawl deep into the wee early morning hours, or rent a bike to explore the curious crevices of Los Angeles, the attraction is the most popular in Los Angeles for a variety of reasons. In fact, many recommend catching a ride on the world-renowned Ferris Wheel or make a trip to the eclectic 3rd Street Promenade for shopping, window-shopping or people-watching. It has everything you could ever ask for as a tourist – food vendors offering local delights, fine diners for celebrations, fun carnival games for kids, thrilling roller coaster rides, trendy local businesses, and live entertainment.
When you sign up for a local tour, a trip to Santa Monica beach and pier is most probably already on the list. But with an organized tour, you’re accorded less time to properly prance around on your own. Because the trip to the beach is gratis, making the most of your time here is ideal. It’s your trip, your call. Either way, we’re pretty sure you will be having a splashing good time either way!
Continue reading the article on our website, Bus Charter LA, and find out more about how you can take a cruise or stroll along the beatific Venice Canals, observe about stars and planets for free at Griffith Observatory and Park, find inspiring contemporary artwork at The Broad, or stalk your favorite stars or join a game show while you’re in LA!
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