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Los Angeles is known, in part, for its exorbitant expense. An appetizer of vegan nachos can run you $15 or more; the Melrose Avenue–hatched Alfred Coffee empire centers its advertising strategy around a $10 latte; and finding a parking spot anywhere east of Koreatown for less than $8 an hour is nearly impossible. Don’t let the hype deter you, though: With some proper planning, a visit to Los Angeles doesn’t have to require a celebrity’s salary. What the designer shops of Rodeo Drive don’t let on is that the best ways to really see the city are completely free—just pay for room and board and a sweet ride, and we’ve got you covered on the rest. Here are nine ways to see Los Angeles without spending a dime. Explore the many faces of Santa Monica Pier
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Set your sights on L.A. from Runyon Canyon Look up and out at Griffith Observatory Griffith Park is also home to the Bronson Cave Trail, which leads to a man-made mountain tunnel that once starred as the entrance of the Batcave in the ’60s-era Batman TV series. The whole loop is less than a mile, and you’ll get another look at the Hollywood sign on the way back. Visit one of L.A.’s many free museums
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Do Hollywood right 1. Pick up snacks from the Hollywood farmer’s market However, if you’re angling for celebrity sightings, eschew the stars on the Walk of Fame for a stroll around the Hollywood Forever Cemetery to see where the famous and infamous—including mobster Bugsy Siegel, actress-singer Judy Garland, and musicians Dee Dee and Johnny Ramone—are buried.
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Don’t skip Downtown Sample all the free entertainment For free and good music, Mondays are the night: Both Silverlake’s Satellite (an indie rock haven) and the Echo have free Monday-night shows (the Echo has launched the careers of acts, including Foster the People and the Airborne Toxic Event). Echo Park’s Bootleg Theater has a no-cover Monday night residency program, and the Avalon nightclub in Hollywood hosts a weekly free Monday night dance/music event at its Bardot lounge next door. For comedy, the Upright Citizens Brigade in Hollywood is known for its all-star comedy lineups that sometimes include names such as Amy Poehler and Aziz Ansari—and on Sunday nights, you can get a taste for free with its ASSSSCAT improv show. Other great options: The last Monday of every month, the Blind Barber hosts an invite-only gratis secret show (email [email protected] to get on the list), and Comedy Living Room has no-cover shows, as well as paid (check the event schedule on its website). You won’t get away without spending some money, but you can definitely see a lot of Los Angeles and get a feel for its rich culture and spectacular coastal setting without breaking the bank. >>Get More L.A. Trip Ideas From AFAR’s Los Angeles Travel Guide AFAR Travel https://www.afar.com/magazine/how-to-see-los-angeles-for-free via Tumblr How to See Los Angeles for Free Los Angeles is known, in part, for its exorbitant expense. An appetizer of vegan nachos can run you $15 or more; the Melrose Avenue–hatched Alfred Coffee empire centers its advertising strategy around a $10 latte; and finding a parking spot anywhere east of Koreatown for less than $8 an hour is nearly impossible. Don’t let the hype deter you, though: With some proper planning, a visit to Los Angeles doesn’t have to require a celebrity’s salary. What the designer shops of Rodeo Drive don’t let on is that the best ways to really see the city are completely free—just pay for room and board and a sweet ride, and we’ve got you covered on the rest. Here are nine ways to see Los Angeles without spending a dime. Explore the many faces of Santa Monica Pier
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Set your sights on L.A. from Runyon Canyon Look up and out at Griffith Observatory Griffith Park is also home to the Bronson Cave Trail, which leads to a man-made mountain tunnel that once starred as the entrance of the Batcave in the ’60s-era Batman TV series. The whole loop is less than a mile, and you’ll get another look at the Hollywood sign on the way back. Visit one of L.A.’s many free museums
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Do Hollywood right 1. Pick up snacks from the Hollywood farmer’s market However, if you’re angling for celebrity sightings, eschew the stars on the Walk of Fame for a stroll around the Hollywood Forever Cemetery to see where the famous and infamous—including mobster Bugsy Siegel, actress-singer Judy Garland, and musicians Dee Dee and Johnny Ramone—are buried.
Photo by Nito-Shutterstock.com
Don’t skip Downtown Sample all the free entertainment For free and good music, Mondays are the night: Both Silverlake’s Satellite (an indie rock haven) and the Echo have free Monday-night shows (the Echo has launched the careers of acts, including Foster the People and the Airborne Toxic Event). Echo Park’s Bootleg Theater has a no-cover Monday night residency program, and the Avalon nightclub in Hollywood hosts a weekly free Monday night dance/music event at its Bardot lounge next door. For comedy, the Upright Citizens Brigade in Hollywood is known for its all-star comedy lineups that sometimes include names such as Amy Poehler and Aziz Ansari—and on Sunday nights, you can get a taste for free with its ASSSSCAT improv show. Other great options: The last Monday of every month, the Blind Barber hosts an invite-only gratis secret show (email [email protected] to get on the list), and Comedy Living Room has no-cover shows, as well as paid (check the event schedule on its website). You won’t get away without spending some money, but you can definitely see a lot of Los Angeles and get a feel for its rich culture and spectacular coastal setting without breaking the bank. >>Get More L.A. Trip Ideas From AFAR’s Los Angeles Travel Guide AFAR Travel https://www.afar.com/magazine/how-to-see-los-angeles-for-free https://brandnewsunrise.wordpress.com/2019/03/22/how-to-see-los-angeles-for-free/
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