Comment GUIDE and I’ll send you my free, growing guide to LA 📩
LA is definitely expensive, but it’s also one of the best cities in the world for free things to do. If I were planning a first-time itinerary, these are the places I’d tell someone not to miss...no admission required. You’ll just need more days to see them all!
🌇 Best Views & Iconic Spots
• Lake Hollywood Park
• Hollywood Sign Hike
• Griffith Observatory
• Ascot Hills
• Yamashiro
🏖️ Beaches
• Venice Beach
• Malibu Beach
🎨 Culture & Landmarks
• Getty Villa
• Greystone Mansion
• Barnsdall Art Park
• The Last Bookstore
📸 Iconic LA Stops
• The Grove (free to wander)
• Paul Smith Pink Wall
💡 Travel Tip: To keep your LA trip budget-friendly, plan your days by neighborhood so you’re not driving all over the city and paying for parking everywhere. Most of these spots have free street parking nearby if you go early or on a weekday. And once you’re parked, walking is the best way to explore, with the Metro being the chea...
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