it's summer and i, along with most people i know are trying to have some fun around here without spending so much. with the help of the internets and pencil and paper i jotted down a few fun and thrifty ideas. mmm, that last sentence made me think of Thrifty's ice cream.
in no particular order...
1. the La Brea Tar Pits. i can still remember coming here as a child and wondering why no one would help save those muther freaking animals from the tar. last year i learned they're just statues. good times. apparently there's a b-movie/bad science film series happening. the next one goes down august 29th and is free to the public.
5801 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
hours: 9:30-5 daily
Adults: $7.00
Seniors 62 and older and Students with I.D.: $4.50
Children 5-12 years old: $2.00
Members and Children under 5: Free
parking is 7 bucks WITH validation. if you'd rather take a public transportation check out metro.net and click trip planner. or clicky here.
2. griffith observatory. this place has a stellar planetarium show. it's relatively easy to get here on public transportation. there are 50 cent shuttles that pick up around the general area and take you up and down the mountain.
admission is free and the planetarium show runs about 7 bucks for students (call to verify as prices can change)
Griffith Observatory
2800 East Observatory Road
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(213) 473-0800
3. Aquairum of the Pacific offers a free admission to seniors 60 and over on september 8 from 9 -2pm
open 9-6 every day except december 25
regular admission:
- Adult: $24.95
- Child (3-11): $12.95
- Senior (62+): $21.95
4. MOCA has several locations and the only location you have to pay for is FREE after 5pm on thursdays.
152 N. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Phone: 213.626.6222
5. the getty. oh, Getty. how i love thee. the getty is always free. parking, however is 15 bucks - or free after 5pm.
Opening Hours
Hours for the Getty Center site and galleries:
monday: closed
tuesday - friday AND sunday 10-5:30
saturday: 10- 9pm
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