- The list below includes 1041 free or cheap things to do in or near Los Angeles, California, including 132 different types of inexpensive activities like Bars, Specialty Museums, Landmarks and City Tours.
- From Richard J. Riordan Central Library to University of Southern California, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Los Angeles and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pasadena, Lakewood, Long Beach and Glendale.
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Puzzle-lovers explore rooms full of codes, locks, and keys, striving to find a solution before time runs out
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Richard J. Riordan Central Library, with its impressive architecture and interior decor, is not to be missed. Being the primary downtown library, it has a large collection of books and artworks on display. It also offers computer facilities.
3.4 Miles
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3620 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90089
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Established in 1880, University of Southern California is a famous private research institution and a popular choice among international students, especially for graduate programs. It also runs an integrated medical centre.
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A large open air mall in Los Angeles, Third Street offers both indoor and outdoor shopping. The mall is very popular, so parking can be hard to find.
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6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038
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Founded in 1899, Hollywood Forever Cemetery is the final resting place to more Hollywood celebrities than any other place on Earth. Paramount Studios was built on the original cemetery where it is still in operation today.
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Runyon Canyon Park offers great views of the city, as well as spaces for exercise or contemplation. Especially good for dogs, as they don't need to be on a leash.
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A popular historical landmark of Los Angeles, Watts Towers are 99 feet tall steel structures decorated with unique and unexpected things such as scrap metals, sea-shells, ceramic tiles and much more. Completed in 1964, it is a popular tourist attraction today. Guided tours are also available.
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Elysian Park is a popular downtown park with more than 500 acres of beautiful green space and many hiking trails. It is a great place for picnic and other outdoor activities such as cycling, jogging etc. The park also offers some fantastic views of the city.
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Sunset Strip is a popular shopping and entertainment area in Los Angeles. Good for first time visitors to LA, but can get very crowded.
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A National Natural Landmark, The La Brea Tar Pits are a group of tar pits around which a park and museum were formed. Tar has seeped up from the ground here for tens of thousands of years.
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At the Venice Beach Boardwalk, people can play basketball, handball, shuffleboard, paddle tennis or lift weights. Visitors can also watch and listen to street entertainers, as well as buy unique souvenirs.