Verdict
Destinations

Los Angeles on a budget

Worth the spend, plus the free and near-free wins.

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  1. 1.Griffith ObservatoryOn a budget, Griffith Observatory still earns its price.
  2. 2.Getty CenterOn a budget, Getty Center still earns its price.
  3. 3.Getty VillaOn a budget, Getty Villa still earns its price.
  4. 4.Venice CanalsOn a budget, Venice Canals still earns its price.
  5. 5.Hollywood Sign HikeOn a budget, Hollywood Sign Hike still earns its price.
  6. 6.Watts TowersOn a budget, Watts Towers still earns its price.
  7. 7.Joshua Tree Day-TripOn a budget, Joshua Tree Day-Trip still earns its price.
  8. 8.The BroadOn a budget, The Broad still earns its price.
  9. 9.Griffith ParkOn a budget, Griffith Park still earns its price.
  10. 10.Leo Carrillo State BeachOn a budget, Leo Carrillo State Beach still earns its price.
  11. 11.Echo Park LakeOn a budget, Echo Park Lake still earns its price.
  12. 12.Walt Disney Concert HallOn a budget, Walt Disney Concert Hall still earns its price.
  13. 13.Descanso GardensOn a budget, Descanso Gardens still earns its price.
  14. 14.Olvera Street & El PuebloOn a budget, Olvera Street & El Pueblo still earns its price.
  15. 15.MalibuOn a budget, Malibu still earns its price.
  16. 16.The Last BookstoreOn a budget, The Last Bookstore still earns its price.
  17. 17.GuelaguetzaOn a budget, Guelaguetza still earns its price.
  18. 18.The Huntington Library, Art Museum & Botanical GardensOn a budget, The Huntington Library, Art Museum & Botanical Gardens still earns its price.
  19. 19.Union StationOn a budget, Union Station still earns its price.
  20. 20.Downtown Arts DistrictOn a budget, Downtown Arts District still earns its price.
  21. 21.California Science CenterOn a budget, California Science Center still earns its price.
  22. 22.Venice Beach & BoardwalkOn a budget, Venice Beach & Boardwalk still earns its price.
  23. 23.Manhattan BeachOn a budget, Manhattan Beach still earns its price.
  24. 24.Museum of Jurassic TechnologyOn a budget, Museum of Jurassic Technology still earns its price.
  25. 25.Grand Central MarketOn a budget, Grand Central Market still earns its price.
  26. 26.Academy Museum of Motion PicturesOn a budget, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures still earns its price.
  27. 27.Catalina Island Day-TripOn a budget, Catalina Island Day-Trip still earns its price.
  28. 28.Night + Market SongOn a budget, Night + Market Song still earns its price.
  29. 29.Langer's DelicatessenOn a budget, Langer's Delicatessen still earns its price.
  30. 30.LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art)On a budget, weigh it — LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) isn't cheap for what it is.
  31. 31.TCL Chinese TheatreOn a budget, weigh it — TCL Chinese Theatre isn't cheap for what it is.
  32. 32.Sushi GenOn a budget, weigh it — Sushi Gen isn't cheap for what it is.
  33. 33.La Brea Tar Pits & MuseumOn a budget, weigh it — La Brea Tar Pits & Museum isn't cheap for what it is.
  34. 34.Natural History Museum of LA CountyOn a budget, weigh it — Natural History Museum of LA County isn't cheap for what it is.
  35. 35.The Queen Mary (Long Beach)On a budget, weigh it — The Queen Mary (Long Beach) isn't cheap for what it is.
  36. 36.n/nakaOn a budget, weigh it — n/naka isn't cheap for what it is.
  37. 37.Petersen Automotive MuseumOn a budget, weigh it — Petersen Automotive Museum isn't cheap for what it is.
  38. 38.Runyon Canyon ParkOn a budget, weigh it — Runyon Canyon Park isn't cheap for what it is.
  39. 39.RépubliqueOn a budget, weigh it — République isn't cheap for what it is.
  40. 40.GjelinaOn a budget, weigh it — Gjelina isn't cheap for what it is.
  41. 41.Abbot Kinney BoulevardOn a budget, weigh it — Abbot Kinney Boulevard isn't cheap for what it is.
  42. 42.Warner Bros. Studio Tour HollywoodOn a budget, weigh it — Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood isn't cheap for what it is.
  43. 43.BestiaOn a budget, weigh it — Bestia isn't cheap for what it is.
  44. 44.Felix TrattoriaOn a budget, weigh it — Felix Trattoria isn't cheap for what it is.
  45. 45.The LINE HotelOn a budget, weigh it — The LINE Hotel isn't cheap for what it is.
  46. 46.Sunset StripOn a budget, weigh it — Sunset Strip isn't cheap for what it is.
  47. 47.The Beverly Hills HotelOn a budget, weigh it — The Beverly Hills Hotel isn't cheap for what it is.
  48. 48.Chateau MarmontOn a budget, weigh it — Chateau Marmont isn't cheap for what it is.
  49. 49.Shutters on the BeachOn a budget, weigh it — Shutters on the Beach isn't cheap for what it is.
  50. 50.ProvidenceOn a budget, weigh it — Providence isn't cheap for what it is.
  51. 51.The Grove & Original Farmers MarketOn a budget, weigh it — The Grove & Original Farmers Market isn't cheap for what it is.
  52. 52.Six Flags Magic Mountain (Valencia)On a budget, weigh it — Six Flags Magic Mountain (Valencia) isn't cheap for what it is.
  53. 53.Rodeo Drive & Beverly HillsOn a budget, weigh it — Rodeo Drive & Beverly Hills isn't cheap for what it is.
  54. 54.Downtown LA Proper HotelOn a budget, weigh it — Downtown LA Proper Hotel isn't cheap for what it is.
  55. 55.Pizzeria MozzaOn a budget, weigh it — Pizzeria Mozza isn't cheap for what it is.
  56. 56.Santa Monica PierOn a budget, weigh it — Santa Monica Pier isn't cheap for what it is.
  57. 57.Aquarium of the Pacific (Long Beach)On a budget, weigh it — Aquarium of the Pacific (Long Beach) isn't cheap for what it is.
  58. 58.Ace Hotel Downtown Los AngelesOn a budget, weigh it — Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles isn't cheap for what it is.
  59. 59.The Hollywood RooseveltOn a budget, weigh it — The Hollywood Roosevelt isn't cheap for what it is.
  60. 60.Hotel Bel-AirOn a budget, weigh it — Hotel Bel-Air isn't cheap for what it is.
  61. 61.Dodger StadiumOn a budget, weigh it — Dodger Stadium isn't cheap for what it is.
  62. 62.Knott's Berry Farm (Buena Park)On a budget, weigh it — Knott's Berry Farm (Buena Park) isn't cheap for what it is.

Itineraries are prefiltered verdict lists — every spot is graded honestly, not pay-to-place.