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Cool Things to do in Los Angeles
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Reg Rogers
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20 FREE Tourist Attractions
Best 🍤Seafood🦞 Restaurants
20 FREE Tourist Attractions
from a local’s fun-loving point of view. No wallet, no worries
The pier’s a people-watching goldmine. Sand between your toes, street performers in your face. Classic LA chaos—with seagulls.
Santa Monica Pier
Stars on the sidewalk, Batman impersonators, and the scent of ambition. Don’t trip—fame’s slippery out here.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Muscle Beach, roller dancers, and some guy selling “alien rocks.” Weird, wild, wonderful—Venice is LA’s favorite fever dream.
Venice Beach Boardwalk
Touch the stars and get a killer city view—just don’t race a local up the hill. We cheat with coffee.
Griffith Observatory - Southern California's gateway to the cosmos!
Ride a tram to world-class art and gardens that make your camera blush. Pretend you’re classy—it works here.
Visit the Getty Center
Hidden coves and dramatic cliffs like you’re on a romance novel cover—minus Fabio. Bring snacks, and someone to impress.
El Matador State Beach
Second Thursdays = art, street vibes, and people who wear sunglasses at night. Everyone’s cool here—just nod like you know stuff.
Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk
Contemporary art that makes you say “wait, what?” And yes, it’s free—but reserve online unless you love lines.
The Broad
Sweaty influencers, cute dogs, and an epic city view. You’ll either find yourself—or someone’s YouTube vlog camera.
Runyon Canyon Trail Guide
Take a million photos under the glowing lamp posts. Romantic, nostalgic, and slightly magical at night. Yes, it’s the Instagram spot.
Public Art "Urban Light"
Colorful lanterns, herbal shops, lucky cats—and vibes. A perfect place to wander aimlessly and feel very travel-y.
Get to Know Los Angeles' Chinatown
Technically free if you don’t eat. Go for the smells, the samples, and to pretend you saw a celeb.😎
Farmers Market L.A.
Walk the path, watch the ducks, maybe rent a swan boat (okay that part’s not free). Still, peaceful city-core escape.
ECHO PARK LAKECity of Los Angeles ...
Famous tombstones, peacocks roaming, and free movie screenings under the stars. Only in LA is the cemetery this… lively.
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Pack a blanket and snacks, then watch the sun dip behind the Hollywood Sign. LA gold, baby.
Watching Sunset at Griffith Observatory - Booze, Food, Travel
Wander the food stalls like you’re on a foodie reality show. Free to browse, dangerous to taste.
Grand Central Market
Boutique dreamland with murals, street style, and espresso snobs. Window shop like you’re on a mission.
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Rhythmic drums, dancing, poetry, and cultural pride. Come Sunday—it’s all soul and good vibes.
Leimert Park Plaza
Gorgeous architecture, art exhibits, and A/C. Pretend you’re researching a screenplay. Everyone else is.
Los Angeles Central Library
Cliffside views, dolphins below, and dramatic wind in your hair. Feels like the end of a movie—roll credits.
Point Dume
Best 🍤Seafood🦞 Restaurants
Three‑Michelin‑star refined tasting menu; it’s like edible art with a side of wow. 🤩
Dinner - Providence
Yucatán‑style ceviche stand that’s so good it snagged Yelp’s No. 1 spot in the U.S.
Holbox
DTLA icon for luxe oysters & stellar sea bass; feels classic‑marine museum vibes.
Water Grill
Deep‑fried shrimp tacos so famous they’re practically L.A. folklore on wheels.
Lunch truck seafood shrimp tacos | Mariscos Jalisco | Boyle Heights, Los ...
Malibu’s lobster‑roll royalty, uni fan fave with seaside swagger.
Broad Street Oyster Company
Tins, clams, lobster waffles—West Hollywood’s whimsical Boston transplant.
Saltie Girl
Boardwalk classic in Redondo: chowder, fish tacos, and chill ocean‑breeze vibes.
Quality Seafood Inc
Manhattan Beach gem: Peruvian scallops & swordfish with surfside swagger.
Fishing With Dynamite
DTLA’s family‑run soul spot—gumbo, bisque, and real neighborhood warmth.
Fisherman's Outlet
New‑England vibes, Michael Cimarusti’s casual cousin to Providence.
Connie and Ted's
Sherman Oaks dry‑aged fish market & sushi—perfect for seafood nerds.
The Joint Seafood and Coffee
Santa Monica’s East Coast lobster roll leg‑day hero.
Luke's Lobster Santa Monica
Venice spot serving buttery uni & tuna carpaccio with a tropical twist.
Si! Mon
yes, a “steak” house, but their sea bass steals the show.
Steak 48
elegant scallops & John Dory without the Beverly Hills price tag.
Lunetta
fiery Sinaloan ceviche stand for ghost‑pepper thrill‑seekers.
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