The Frugal Diva loves LA. There are so many things to do and so many of them are free. This site has turned me on to areas that let you take a day vacation in the city.  Want to know all the museum free days, just click here  ExperienceLA . Want to wander through some interesting neighborhoods, just click on their adventures page. You’ll be eating at the Thai Town food court, roaming through the Broadway Corridor, and strolling  the Ports of Call village in San Pedro.

This site is so useful when you have guests who have been here multiple times.  First trip is great - the beaches, Olvera Street, LACMA, Beverly Hills. The second trip is good - Malibu, MOCA, Chinatown, Hollywood and Vine. The third trip and they start getting fussy.  Those entrance fees start adding up.  With this site, you can enjoy finding new areas to explore or maybe just buy them an all day metro pass for $5. 

Who knew there were so many beautiful Arts and Crafts houses in Pasadena or that  California Science Center with over 100 exhibits is free everyday?  Pretend you are seeing LA for the first time and rediscover your city.

Getting out to try a new neighborhood or event is a great change of routine. And doing it for free is even better. Once again art comes to the rescue.

The Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk is held every second Thursday in and around the Historic Core’s Gallery Row neighborhood for one night each month. Downtown LA returns to its historic pedestrian-based culture, a vibrant scene that is itself a draw for locals and tourists seeking an authentic urban experience.  Enjoy art, performances,  food trucks, and socialize.

The Brewery Art Walk will be happening on April 17th and 18thwith over 100 studios open from 11 AM to 6 PM in this artists’ complex located at 2100 N. Main St. at Avenue 21, Los Angeles 90031 (Golden State 5 Freeway, Main St. off ramp). Read the rest of this entry »