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Planning a trip to Los Angeles?? Check out these Fun and Frugal Things to See & Do in LA, shared by your frugal friends on The Frugal Girls Facebook page…
Kristin said: “Venice Beach. Biggest freak show in the nation! Griffith Park. Hike the Hollywood Sign. And get out to Santa Monica.”
Karen said: “3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica, The Santa Monica Pier, The Grove, Universal Studios, Hollywood Blvd.”
Sharon said: “If you have kids go to Noah’s Ark at the Skirball, Santa Monica Pier.”
Tasha said: “I second the Venice Beach! Was my favorite place to go growing up there and I also love the J Paul Getty Museum.”
Rhonda said: “Definitely got to see The Getty.”
Amy said: “Check out The Getty & The Stinking Rose Restaurant (MMMM Garlic)! Check for Groupons & Living Social deals and of course City Pass for SoCal. Depends on how far around LA you want to travel. Huntington Library (beautiful gardens) in Pasadena. There is so much to do in SoCal!”
Ashle said: “Shop Robertson Blvd from Melrose to Airdrome for end of season sales (up to 80% off), Yellow Loading Zones are available for free parking after 6pm, take the bus to save even more, get free views of the Hollywood Bowl in the hills above, check Groupon, LivingSocial, and Thrillist for deals and local gems.”
Cindi said: “Venice Beach, Hollywood Blvd, Rodeo Drive, the Farmers Market, Marina Del Ray.”
Pia said: “I agree with ALL of these and add Watts Towers, Getty Villa, Hollywood Bowl, Griffiths Observatory, Long Beach Aquarium.”
Mary said: “Hollywood Blvd., Graumans Chinese Theater, Malibu Coast, Los Angeles Farmers Market, Rodeo Drive, La Brea Tar Pits, Natural History Museum and a little further south is Disney Land!”
Kim said: “Local grocery stores often sell discount tickets or have coupons…as well as look at soda cans, sometimes they’ll have coupons on them too.”
More Tips + Ways to Save on Your Next Trip:
- Reader Tips: 23 Ways to Save Money at Disneyland or Disney World!
- Sea World Discounts 2012!
- FREE Travel Guides {for your Spring or Summer vacation or ‘stay’cation!}
- Groupon Getaways = BIG Savings on Vacations!
- A Simple Summer Souvenir {beach in a jar!}
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So… have YOU every been to LA before?
What are some of your favorite places to see, things to do, beaches to visit, etc? Leave a comment & share!
