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Los Angeles on a budget

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62 places worth your time

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  1. Griffith Observatory01Los Feliz · attractionGriffith ObservatoryGriffith Observatory earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  2. Getty Center02Brentwood · attractionGetty CenterGetty Center earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  3. Getty Villa03Pacific Palisades · attractionGetty VillaGetty Villa earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  4. Venice Canals04Venice Canals · neighborhoodVenice CanalsVenice Canals earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  5. Hollywood Sign Hike05Griffith Park · experienceHollywood Sign HikeHollywood Sign Hike earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  6. Watts Towers06Watts · attractionWatts TowersWatts Towers earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  7. Joshua Tree Day-Trip07Joshua Tree · destinationJoshua Tree Day-TripJoshua Tree Day-Trip earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  8. The Broad08Downtown LA · attractionThe BroadThe Broad earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  9. Griffith Park09Griffith Park · attractionGriffith ParkGriffith Park earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  10. Leo Carrillo State Beach10Malibu · attractionLeo Carrillo State BeachLeo Carrillo State Beach earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  11. Echo Park Lake11Echo Park · attractionEcho Park LakeEcho Park Lake earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  12. Walt Disney Concert Hall12Downtown LA · attractionWalt Disney Concert HallWalt Disney Concert Hall earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  13. Descanso Gardens13La Cañada Flintridge · attractionDescanso GardensDescanso Gardens earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  14. Olvera Street & El Pueblo14Downtown LA · attractionOlvera Street & El PuebloOlvera Street & El Pueblo earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  15. Malibu15Malibu · neighborhoodMalibuMalibu earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  16. The Last Bookstore16Downtown LA · attractionThe Last BookstoreThe Last Bookstore earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  17. Guelaguetza17Los Angeles · restaurantGuelaguetzaGuelaguetza earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  18. The Huntington Library, Art Museum & Botanical Gardens18San Marino · attractionThe Huntington Library, Art Museum & Botanical GardensThe Huntington Library, Art Museum & Botanical Gardens earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  19. Union Station19Downtown LA · attractionUnion StationUnion Station earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  20. Downtown Arts District20Downtown Arts District · neighborhoodDowntown Arts DistrictDowntown Arts District earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  21. California Science Center21Exposition Park · attractionCalifornia Science CenterCalifornia Science Center earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  22. Venice Beach & Boardwalk22Venice · attractionVenice Beach & BoardwalkVenice Beach & Boardwalk earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  23. Manhattan Beach23Manhattan Beach · neighborhoodManhattan BeachManhattan Beach earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  24. Museum of Jurassic Technology24Culver City · attractionMuseum of Jurassic TechnologyMuseum of Jurassic Technology earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  25. Grand Central Market25Downtown LA · experienceGrand Central MarketGrand Central Market earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  26. Academy Museum of Motion Pictures26Miracle Mile · attractionAcademy Museum of Motion PicturesAcademy Museum of Motion Pictures earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  27. Catalina Island Day-Trip27Catalina Island · destinationCatalina Island Day-TripCatalina Island Day-Trip earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  28. Night + Market Song28Los Angeles · restaurantNight + Market SongNight + Market Song earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  29. Langer's Delicatessen29Los Angeles · restaurantLanger's DelicatessenLanger's Delicatessen earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  30. LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art)30Miracle Mile · attractionLACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art)LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  31. TCL Chinese Theatre31Hollywood · attractionTCL Chinese TheatreTCL Chinese Theatre can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  32. Sushi Gen32Los Angeles · restaurantSushi GenSushi Gen can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  33. La Brea Tar Pits & Museum33Miracle Mile · attractionLa Brea Tar Pits & MuseumLa Brea Tar Pits & Museum can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  34. Natural History Museum of LA County34Exposition Park · attractionNatural History Museum of LA CountyNatural History Museum of LA County can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  35. The Queen Mary (Long Beach)35Long Beach · attractionThe Queen Mary (Long Beach)The Queen Mary (Long Beach) can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  36. n/naka36Los Angeles · restaurantn/nakan/naka can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  37. Petersen Automotive Museum37Miracle Mile · attractionPetersen Automotive MuseumPetersen Automotive Museum can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  38. Runyon Canyon Park38Hollywood Hills · experienceRunyon Canyon ParkRunyon Canyon Park can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  39. République39Los Angeles · restaurantRépubliqueRépublique can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  40. Gjelina40Los Angeles · restaurantGjelinaGjelina can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  41. Abbot Kinney Boulevard41Abbot Kinney Boulevard · neighborhoodAbbot Kinney BoulevardAbbot Kinney Boulevard can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  42. Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood42Burbank · experienceWarner Bros. Studio Tour HollywoodWarner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  43. Bestia43Los Angeles · restaurantBestiaBestia can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  44. Felix Trattoria44Los Angeles · restaurantFelix TrattoriaFelix Trattoria can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  45. The LINE Hotel45Los Angeles · hotelThe LINE HotelThe LINE Hotel can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  46. Sunset Strip46West Hollywood · neighborhoodSunset StripSunset Strip can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  47. The Beverly Hills Hotel47Los Angeles · hotelThe Beverly Hills HotelThe Beverly Hills Hotel can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  48. Chateau Marmont48Los Angeles · hotelChateau MarmontChateau Marmont can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  49. Shutters on the Beach49Los Angeles · hotelShutters on the BeachShutters on the Beach can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  50. Providence50Los Angeles · restaurantProvidenceProvidence can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  51. The Grove & Original Farmers Market51Fairfax · experienceThe Grove & Original Farmers MarketThe Grove & Original Farmers Market can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  52. Six Flags Magic Mountain (Valencia)52Valencia · attractionSix Flags Magic Mountain (Valencia)Six Flags Magic Mountain (Valencia) can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  53. Rodeo Drive & Beverly Hills53Beverly Hills · neighborhoodRodeo Drive & Beverly HillsRodeo Drive & Beverly Hills can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  54. Downtown LA Proper Hotel54Los Angeles · hotelDowntown LA Proper HotelDowntown LA Proper Hotel can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  55. Pizzeria Mozza55Los Angeles · restaurantPizzeria MozzaPizzeria Mozza can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  56. Santa Monica Pier56Santa Monica · attractionSanta Monica PierSanta Monica Pier can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  57. Aquarium of the Pacific (Long Beach)57Long Beach · attractionAquarium of the Pacific (Long Beach)Aquarium of the Pacific (Long Beach) can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  58. Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles58Los Angeles · hotelAce Hotel Downtown Los AngelesAce Hotel Downtown Los Angeles can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  59. The Hollywood Roosevelt59Los Angeles · hotelThe Hollywood RooseveltThe Hollywood Roosevelt can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  60. Hotel Bel-Air60Los Angeles · hotelHotel Bel-AirHotel Bel-Air can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  61. Dodger Stadium61Elysian Park · experienceDodger StadiumDodger Stadium can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  62. Knott's Berry Farm (Buena Park)62Buena Park · attractionKnott's Berry Farm (Buena Park)Knott's Berry Farm (Buena Park) can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict