35 things to do in L.A (for free): Griffith Observatory

 

 

The amazing Griffith Observatory is a facility in Los Angeles, California sitting on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in Los Angeles' Griffith Park. It commands a view of the Los Angeles Basin, including Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood and the Pacific Ocean. The view is breathtaking. It’s a MUST go if you’re visiting L.A. The observatory is a popular tourist attraction with an extensive array of space and science-related displays.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 3,015 acres (12.20 km2) of land surrounding the observatory was donated to the City of Los Angeles by Colonel Griffith J. Griffith on December 16, 1896. In his will Griffith donated funds to build an observatory, exhibit hall, and planetarium on the donated land. Griffith's objective was to make astronomy accessible by the public, as opposed to the prevailing idea that observatories should be located on remote mountaintops and restricted to scientists.

 

The planetarium and all the science presentations are just incredible. One of my favorite thing was the live view of the sun. You can actually look at the sun through an especial telescope. It’s very special. I recommend going there during a clear day so you can see the view of the city clearly and to be able to take a look at the sun.

It’s free to go to the observatory but there are some paid attractions such as the planetarium and some other shows.

I totally recommend!!!! I love it!!!

 

Source: wikepedia.com

 

 

 

 

3. 35 things to do in L.A (for free): Hollywood Walk of fame and Chinese Theater

 

Hollywood Boulevard is a street in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, splitting off Sunset Boulevard in the east and running northwest to Vermont Avenue, where it straightens out and runs due west to Laurel Canyon Boulevard. West of Laurel Canyon, it continues as a residential street and ending at Sunset Plaza Drive. The eastern end of Hollywood Boulevard passes through Little Armenia and Thai Town.Hollywood Boulevard é uma rua em Los Angeles, Califórnia. Much of it is residential, but in the heart of it is where you can find the Walk of Fame, Chinese Theatre, The Was Museum and the Dolby Theatre. 

 

                                                                     

 

 

 

The Hollywood Blvd is the Hot Spot of L.A.It's  crowed and there is always something interesting going on there. It is very common to find people dressed as famous characters from film and television such as Charles Chaplin, Marilyn Monroe, Sherek, among others.


But remember, although they accept taking photos for free, this is their job, so therefore they expect gratitute tips in return.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Hollywood Blvd is very fun place for turist and also for residents. That's where most of the city's nightclubs are. Another good thing is that from the mall where the Dolby Theatre is, you have a privileged view of the Hollywood sign.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A tip: Look for this statue of Marilyn. It's perfect and worth checking out and taking pictures. From what I understand, they keep changing the location of this statue. The last time I saw it was in front of the subway at the Hollywood Blvd.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35 Things To Do In LA (for free): Sunset Strip

The Sunset Strip is the mile-and-a-half (2.4 km) stretch of Sunset Boulevard that passes through West Hollywood, California. It extends from West Hollywood's eastern border with Hollywood at Havenhurst Drive, to its western border with Beverly Hills at Sierra Drive. The Strip is probably the best-known portion of Sunset, embracing a premier collection of boutiques, restaurants, rock clubs, and nightclubs that are on the cutting edge of the entertainment industry. It is also known for its trademark array of huge, colorful billboards and has developed a notoriety as a hangout for rock stars, movie stars and other entertainers.

 

The Strip contains some of the most exclusive condominium complexes on the West Coast. However, the most coveted residences in Los Angeles are in the celebrity-studded hills above the Sunset Strip. The highest concentration of celebrities living in Los Angeles are in this part of the Hollywood Hills, located just above Sunset Boulevard, from Kings Road, to Sunset Plaza Drive, to Doheny Drive. Homes in this area generally range from $3–15 million, providing incomparable privacy and breathtaking views of the entire Los Angeles Basin.

 

If you're planing on going to L.A, you HAVE to add Sunset Strip into your list of places to visit.  It's one of my favorite places in Los Angeles. It's not only beautiful but it's always full of fun things to do. It looks fancy, cool, fun and hypster at the same time and that makes it so special. Visiting Sunset Strip is free but everything else there is very expensive. It's an upscale place.

Source: Wikipedia