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Free Things to Do in Los Angeles

Looking for free things to do? Here's our ranking of the best free activities in Los Angeles. Popular attractions include J. Paul Getty Center and Santa Monica Pier and Beach. If you have extra time, Griffith Observatory is worthwhile.

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J. Paul Getty Center Free attraction
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Ranks #1 in Los Angeles attractions

Why go: The Getty Center is one of the most impressive architectural achievements in the United States ... read more»

Santa Monica Pier and Beach Free attraction
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Ranks #2 in Los Angeles attractions

Why go: Santa Monica, just west of Los Angeles, contains one of the most legendary beach scenes ... read more»

Griffith Observatory Free attraction
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Ranks #3 in Los Angeles attractions

Why go: The Griffith Observatory sits on the south face of Mount Hollywood and overlooks the Los ... read more»

Third Street Promenade Free attraction
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Ranks #4 in Los Angeles attractions

Why go: The Third Street Promenade, popular with shopaholics, has an eclectic vibe similar to its Santa ... read more»

Zuma Beach Free attraction
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Ranks #5 in Los Angeles attractions

Why go: Malibu has a reputation for excessive wealth and exclusivity, yet all of the town's ... read more»

Farmers Market and The Grove Free attraction
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Ranks #6 in Los Angeles attractions

Why go: Sitting south of West Hollywood is one of L.A.'s most beloved landmarks: the ... read more»

Griffith Park Free attraction
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Ranks #7 in Los Angeles attractions

Why go: If you're looking to spend some time outdoors without fighting traffic to get to ... read more»

Runyon Canyon Free attraction
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Ranks #9 in Los Angeles attractions

Why go: Just two blocks from Hollywood Boulevard, Runyon Canyon is an often overlooked urban park that ... read more»

Hollywood Walk of Fame and Grauman's Chinese Theatre Free attraction
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Ranks #12 in Los Angeles attractions

Why go: One of Hollywood's most iconic and memorable sites, the Grauman's Chinese Theatre was ... read more»

Walt Disney Concert Hall Free attraction
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Ranks #13 in Los Angeles attractions

Why go: This Frank Gehry-designed concert hall has helped revive downtown Los Angeles, which was once dominated ... read more»

Rodeo Drive Free attraction
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Ranks #14 in Los Angeles attractions

Why go: Immortalized by Julia Robert's Pretty Woman shopping spree, Rodeo Drive is an upscale shopping ... read more»

Venice Beach Free attraction
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Ranks #15 in Los Angeles attractions

Why go: Developed in the early 20th century, Venice Beach is modeledcanals and allafter its ... read more»

Hollywood Forever Cemetery Free attraction
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Ranks #16 in Los Angeles attractions

Why go: As morbid as it may seem, your best chance for celebrity sightings is at the ... read more»

Beverly Center Free attraction
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Ranks #17 in Los Angeles attractions

Why go: When it comes to all things fashionable, there's no need to look any further ... read more»

Sunset Boulevard Free attraction
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Ranks #19 in Los Angeles attractions

Why go: One of the most iconic landmarks in the United States, Sunset Boulevard continues to live ... read more»

Greystone Mansion and Park Free attraction
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Ranks #21 in Los Angeles attractions

Why go: Greystone is one of the largest mansions in Beverly Hills and an important landmark for ... read more»

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