Free L.A.: The Ultimate Free Fun Guide to the City of Angels

...and I loved this book. Sorry, but a Google is just not the same. This book mentions places I didn't know existed so I would know to Google them! (LA is a very big place. ) And it gives nitty-gritty secrets about each (especially the free days!) that many sites don't give. I keep it on my desktop right along with my writing references. It's saved me way more than the cost of the book. --------- Reviewed by Carolyn Howard-Johnson, award-winning author of THIS IS THE PLACE, HARKENING, TRACINGS and THE FRUGAL BOOK PROMOTER: HOW TO DO WHAT YOUR PUBLISHER WON'T

Free L.A. is an event guide rather than a travel guide per se, so tourists seeking a broader wealth of information concerning hotels, restaurants, etc. will want to supplement it with a more well-rounded guidebook. Free L.A. is a travel, entertainment and tourist guide especially for the budget-conscious - since all the events, activities, and things to do it lists in the City of Angels are free! Free festivals, museums, historic landmarks, botanical gardens, tours, concerts, art events, films, holiday celebrations and more pack this suprisingly thick little book. Arranged by month and season, each listed event includes an applicable phone number or website, a brief description, parking notes, information on whether the event is kid-friendly or has wheelchair/stroller access, and more. A superb introduction to Los Angeles travel and fun, and also an excellent resource for L.A. natives looking to enjoy themselves.

No matter what time of year you decide to go to L.A., there is something fun happening and it might just be free. Most of the events listed in this book are free to the public because they are funded through government grants, corporate sponsorships, non-profit groups and individual donations. If you want, you can make a donation at various locations. The items in this book are listed from January to December. The dates may be subject to change, so it is advisable to check the website for current information. Some of the Fun Free Adventures Include: A LA Harbor Tour that leaves every 20-60 minutes. Take a tour in an open-air tour boat. Central Avenue Jazz Festival - dine on ethnic cuisine while you listen to music Summer Concerts in the Park - evenings of music in July and August There is also information for every interest. If you love gardening, there are many beautiful gardens to visit. You might even enjoy volunteering to help decorate a float for the Tournament of Roses Parade. I saw one of the floats up close and they are pretty amazing. I wondered who had all that time on their hands, and now we know. You can sign up to volunteer through a special website. Other Interesting Places to Visit: Frederick's of Hollywood Lingerie Museum Fall Festival Farmer's Market Holiday Movie Shorts at Santa Monica Place This book is filled with free festivals, museums, historic landmarks, botanical gardens, tours, summer fun, concerts, art events, films and holiday events. Each entry features Thomas Guide map coordinates to make finding your free fun much easier. ~The Rebecca Review

Thank God someone has finally put together a comprehensive guide of affordable things to do in LA! As a parent I am always struggling to come up with entertaining (and inexpensive) activities to do with my kids. This pocket guide is loaded with tons of FREE things to do in LA. They even have info about parking, directions, stroller accessibility... It's great! This has become an essential item in my household.

This a great guide for anyone who wants to know what's happening in L.A. - for free! I ordered one for myself and several for gifts. It's a must have for anyone interested in what's going on around the L.A. area.