6 Cheap and Inexpensive Things to Do in Southern California
July 09, 2007 by
If one pays attention, one will find that there is more to do in California than theme parks and wishful window shopping and all it takes is access to the Internet and a little bit of imagination to figure out what those things are.
Here are six fun things to do in Southern California this summer without breaking the bank.
One: The beach. Take a trip to the beach, and bring a picnic lunch in the fashion of cold, fried chicken, chips and salsa, and water. Soda might sound like a better bet as far as your picky taste buds go, but remember: Salt water draws the moisture out of you and will leave you dehydrated and tired. Water will do more to bring you back to your normal self than soda could ever pretend to do.
Two: Check the local listings for concerts and symphonies at the Greek Theatre in Griffith Park. Sometimes the concerts are free and sometimes they're not, but chances are that if they're not free, they're very, very inexpensive. The venue is beautiful (and it's outside, thank goodness) so you can plan on bringing your own lunch to that as well. While you're in the Griffith Park area, you may as well think about planning a trip to the observatory. Admission is reasonably inexpensive (actually, admission is free, but their new "park and ride" requirements cost money) and one can visit with a family of four (two adults and two little ones) for about $20.
Three: The Hollywood Bowl. This is more for adults than it is for kids, so plan on a babysitter the evening you decide to visit the Hollywood Bowl. Tickets are extremely reasonable (about $18 for bench seats), and you'll find some of the best jazz and blues musicians in the world hanging out here on a nightly basis. There are rock bands that have a tendency to play here as well, so the Bowl has something for everybody's tastes. Bring a few extra dollars, in case you decide to buy Jello Shots (yes, there really is a guy trotting around the stadium selling Jello Shots) or a t-shirt from the Bowl's gift shop.
6 Cheap and Inexpensive Things to Do in Southern California
One: The beach. Take a trip to the beach, and bring a picnic lunch in the fashion of cold, fried chicken, chips and salsa, and water. Soda might sound like a better bet as far as your picky taste buds go, but remember: Salt water draws the moisture out of you and will leave you dehydrated and tired. Water will do more to bring you back to your normal self than soda could ever pretend to do.
Two: Check the local listings for concerts and symphonies at the Greek Theatre in Griffith Park. Sometimes the concerts are free and sometimes they're not, but chances are that if they're not free, they're very, very inexpensive. The venue is beautiful (and it's outside, thank goodness) so you can plan on bringing your own lunch to that as well. While you're in the Griffith Park area, you may as well think about planning a trip to the observatory. Admission is reasonably inexpensive (actually, admission is free, but their new "park and ride" requirements cost money) and one can visit with a family of four (two adults and two little ones) for about $20.
Three: The Hollywood Bowl. This is more for adults than it is for kids, so plan on a babysitter the evening you decide to visit the Hollywood Bowl. Tickets are extremely reasonable (about $18 for bench seats), and you'll find some of the best jazz and blues musicians in the world hanging out here on a nightly basis. There are rock bands that have a tendency to play here as well, so the Bowl has something for everybody's tastes. Bring a few extra dollars, in case you decide to buy Jello Shots (yes, there really is a guy trotting around the stadium selling Jello Shots) or a t-shirt from the Bowl's gift shop.
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