Free Things To Do In Los Angeles

Los Angeles is famed for its Hollywood stars, its healthy and outdoorsy lifestyle and of course, ample beaches and boulevards that stretch out alongside the Pacific Ocean.

It’s a dream land where hopeful actors and actresses come to make it in Hollywood and it’s a place that’s renowned for being one of the most popular USA holiday destinations.

To help you plan your trip to the City of Angels, we’ve put together a detailed travel guide of the 10 best free attractions in Los Angeles, as well as the top paid attractions in LA too.

Free Attractions in Los Angeles

Top Rated Los Angeles Attractions

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Hollywood Walk of Fame

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is without a doubt one of the most iconic and memorable free experiences you can enjoy while in Los Angeles.

The Walk of Fame consists of more than 2,500 brass and terrazzo stars embellished into the footpath across 15 blocks in Hollywood, LA.

If you’re a big movie fan who has a fair few celebrity crushes and idols, then the Hollywood Walk of Fame is the perfect free attraction in Los Angeles for...

Admission: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

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  • An excursion into the world where awesome exhibits of unique arts and live creatures are kept for exhibition.
  • A visit to the boasting California's top collections of fossils, live plants and animals, milestones as well as interactive exhibits.
  • A family " friendly tour that gives you a moment of fun, excitement and information
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Griffith Observatory and Griffith Park

Another one of the top free attractions in Los Angeles that you need to add to your travel itinerary is the Griffith Observatory and Griffith Park.

The Griffith Observatory offers an incredible view of Downtown Los Angeles from its high vantage point and it also boasts a state-of-the-art planetarium.

You can enjoy a visit to the Griffith Observatory for free, so you can enjoy spending some time perusing the different...

La Brea Tar Pits and Museum Admission Ticket with Excavator Tour

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  • A discovery tour into the landmark that houses a fortune of amazing Ice Age specimens.
  • Also an interesting visit to the museum where the beautifully preserved fossils of ancient creatures and remains are kept and preserved by paleontologists.
  • An exclusive travel into seeing how scientists are uncovering fossils and remains of
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Rodeo Drive

Spanning a total of two miles in Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive is one of the most famous streets in Los Angeles.

Fans of the hit movie Pretty Woman are sure to love a stroll down Rodeo Drive after it was made even more famous thanks to the protagonist’s shopping spree down one of the most lavish streets in the city.

Along Rodeo Drive you’ll find high end designer stores, as well as quirky little boutiques and you could...

Madame Tussauds Hollywood Admission Ticket

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  • This is an ultimate survey of your favorite Hollywood Celebrities without any form of obstruction.
  • A visit to the only place in Los Angeles where you can rub shoulders with over 125 stars of past and present Hollywood.
  • It is a perfect means to celebrate your favorite stars in their lifelike representation as well as snap and
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Santa Monica Pier and beach

Santa Monica Beach is arguably one of the most famous and popular beaches in the whole of the United States so it’s clear to see why we’ve added it to this list of the best free attractions in Los Angeles.

This beach and pier is another place in LA that you need to visit if you’re a movie or TV show fan as the hit show Baywatch was filmed here in the 1990s.

Even if you’ve never seen Baywatch, Santa Monica...

Skip the Line: General Admission Museum of Tolerance Ticket

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  • This is an undisturbed entrance ticket into the World Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles.
  • The Museum is called Museum of Tolerance where one will gain better understanding of discrimination and racism.
  • A visit to documented artifacts and structures associated with subjects like the Holocaust, Armenian Genocide, America-
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Venice Beach

Situated just a couple of miles down from Santa Monica Beach, Venice Beach is yet another great sandy place in LA to spend a few hours.

It’s modelled on the beloved Italian city and the Venice Beach neighbourhood is even complete with canals to make it truly represent its namesake.

The beach is also famed for its beautiful boardwalk which you can stroll along for stunning views of the ocean and beach.

If...

Best Ferrari California T Private Tour to Hollywood Sign View Point

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  • best way to see the hollywood sign in style with a supercar and take amazing pictures.this unique experience will make you feel free and...read more
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Sunset Boulevard

What you need to know:

No trip to the City of Angels would be complete without a stroll or a drive down Sunset Boulevard.

This iconic stretch of highway in LA is famed for playing its part in many Hollywood movies and is now considered to be one of the most iconic drives in California.

It’s also the perfect place to watch the sunset; hence its name and it truly is one of the most magical drives or...

Hollywood Wax Museum Ticket In Los Angeles

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  • Come play with the stars at the Hollywood Wax Museum! Get up close and personal with celebrities for fun photos (you choose the poses!) and learn little-known facts about their pets, pet peeves, and...read more

Hollywood Wax Museum Ticket In Los Angeles

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  • Come play with the stars at the Hollywood Wax Museum! Get up close and personal with celebrities for fun photos (you choose the poses!) and learn little-known facts about their pets, pet peeves, and...read more

Skip the Line: Express Ticket at Universal Studios Hollywood

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  • Get the celebrity treatment with this all-access ticket. It includes all-day admission to the park, one-time express access to all rides, shows and attractions. This feature is a fantastic way to maximize your time in the park and make the very most of your day. Ticket is valid on your selected travel date...read more

Halloween Horror Nights Admission Tickets at Universal Studios Hollywood

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  • Legend has it you should never go alone to Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights, Southern California’s scariest Halloween event. Summon your scream squad and you might survive 8 terrifying haunted houses, the Terror Tram, sinister scare zones, live entertainment and exhilarating attractions. Event is select nights September 7...read more

Universal Studios Hollywood General Admission Ticket

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  • Picture your best day ever - all the mischief, wonder and thrills in store at Universal Studios Hollywood. Imagine soaring over lands you’ve only seen on screen. And letting loose with some of your favorite characters on incredible rides. And of course, there’s the world-famous Studio Tour. It’s absolutely the best day in LA.

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The VIP Experience at Universal Studios Hollywood

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  • On the VIP Experience, you’ll have exclusive access to backlot sets not open to the general public. And you’ll enjoy unlimited express access to ALL rides and attractions. Get ready to be treated like a star. Your day begins on the red carpet, and from there, it only gets more exclusive. Walk among the most iconic sets in cinema history, enjoy...read more

San Diego Zoo with Transportation

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  • Visit the world-famous San Diego Zoo to see where the world’s largest collection of exotic wild animals call home. Explore a vast number of open-air exhibits to come face-to-face with your favorite animals such as polar bears, gorillas, birds, pandas and lions. You'll find creatures from every biome in the world, from the frigid polar rim to the...read more

Hollywood Day Pass: Madame Tussauds, Celebrity Homes and Hop-on Hop-off 24 HR

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  • The Hollywood Pass provides the most affordable way to experience Hollywood’s top 3 attractions: The Original Movie Stars’ Homes Tour, the CitySightseeing Double-Decker Hop-on Hop-off Tour and Madame Tussauds Hollywood! These easy-to-use tickets are valid for nine days so you can experience Hollywood at your own pace. Explore popular Hollywood...read more
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