Here's a great way to enjoy the amazing weather we've been having. This weekend Saturday January 14 through Monday January 16 (Martin Luther King Day) are free days not only in California--but across this great land of ours.
Admission fees will be waived for all three days, so pack a picnic, grab a back pack and go explore your great outdoors. Pretty hard to beat free.
Don't know which way to head? Here is a list of National Parks in driving distance from Los Angeles.
http://usparks.about.com/od/travelitineraries/tp/Driving-Distance-And-Drive-Times-From-Los-Angeles-To-Selected-National-Parks.htm
Friday, January 13, 2012
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Cheap & Cheerful Skiing - Mountain High/Wrightwood
What?! you say. Cheap and Skiing are mutually exclusive terms. Well here is the best deal I've found.
Mountain High offers a free 8 hour lift ticket on your actual birthday. That's a $59 -$69
dollar value depending on what day of the week you go. Now if you need equipment, you are still on the hook for $34 to rent skis and poles. If you have your own stuff, I'd recommend bringing $15.00 for lunch.
This is about as good as it gets.
http://www.mthigh.com/deal/birthday
(888) 754-7878.
Mountain High offers a free 8 hour lift ticket on your actual birthday. That's a $59 -$69
dollar value depending on what day of the week you go. Now if you need equipment, you are still on the hook for $34 to rent skis and poles. If you have your own stuff, I'd recommend bringing $15.00 for lunch.
This is about as good as it gets.
http://www.mthigh.com/deal/birthday
(888) 754-7878.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Cheap & Cheerful Drawing Hour - West La
While I love the holidays, if you are feeling a little burnt out from it all, here is a really peaceful, interesting and inexpensive way to spend a Sunday.
Getty Drawing Hour is offered at the Getty Center(1200 Getty Center Drive) on the first and third Sunday of every month (so January 2 and 16), and moves outdoors to the Central Garden in summer. Sign-up opens at 2:30pm at the Getty Information Desk. Drawing kicks off at 3:30 p.m. You are welcome to bring your own materials or use those provided.
It's a drop in program, first come first serve, so make sure you allow enough time.
Remember,admission is free at the Getty Center, no parking reservation required, but parking does cost $15.00.
(310) 440-7300
http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/learning-from-the-old-masters-at-getty-drawing-hour/
Getty Drawing Hour is offered at the Getty Center(1200 Getty Center Drive) on the first and third Sunday of every month (so January 2 and 16), and moves outdoors to the Central Garden in summer. Sign-up opens at 2:30pm at the Getty Information Desk. Drawing kicks off at 3:30 p.m. You are welcome to bring your own materials or use those provided.
It's a drop in program, first come first serve, so make sure you allow enough time.
Remember,admission is free at the Getty Center, no parking reservation required, but parking does cost $15.00.
(310) 440-7300
http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/learning-from-the-old-masters-at-getty-drawing-hour/
Monday, December 19, 2011
Cheap & Cheapful Ice Skating, Santa Monica, Downtown
Stop complaining about the cold weather and make the most of it! Now is a great time to go ice skating and there are several places to check out.
Ice at Santa Monica (1324 5th St. - Corner of 5th St. & Arizona Ave.) just opened yesterday, offering an 8000 square foot main rink and a smaller 400 square foot rink (for children 8 and under). Hours are Mon-Thurs 12:00 noon to 10:00 pm, Fri noon - midnight, Sat 10am to midnight, Sun 10 am to 10 pm.
$10 includes skate rental. Skating lessons and season passes are available.
Metered parking is available on Santa Monica Blvd.
If you live closer to downtown there are two rinks to check out:
Downtown on Ice (Pershing Square)is right in front of the famed Biltmore Hotel and is is open for business until Jan 16, 2012. Hours are Mon-Thu noon - 10 pm, Fri-Sun 10 am - 10 pm, Dec 19 - Jan 2: 10 am - 10 pm,New Year's Day and MLK Day noon - 10 pm.
Rates are $6 per 1 hour skating session plus $2 skate rental
Here's a new kid on the block: LA Kings present Holiday Ice at LA LIVE (800 W. Olympic Blvd.)
Hours are Monday through Friday: 5 PM - 11 PM Saturday & Sunday: 3 PM - 11 PM
$12 includes admission and skate rental.
For more info about these rinks as well as rinks in woodland Hills and Irvine, visit
http://golosangeles.about.com/od/losangelesoutdoors/ss/Outdoor-Skating-in-Los-Angeles_2.htm
Ice at Santa Monica (1324 5th St. - Corner of 5th St. & Arizona Ave.) just opened yesterday, offering an 8000 square foot main rink and a smaller 400 square foot rink (for children 8 and under). Hours are Mon-Thurs 12:00 noon to 10:00 pm, Fri noon - midnight, Sat 10am to midnight, Sun 10 am to 10 pm.
$10 includes skate rental. Skating lessons and season passes are available.
Metered parking is available on Santa Monica Blvd.
If you live closer to downtown there are two rinks to check out:
Downtown on Ice (Pershing Square)is right in front of the famed Biltmore Hotel and is is open for business until Jan 16, 2012. Hours are Mon-Thu noon - 10 pm, Fri-Sun 10 am - 10 pm, Dec 19 - Jan 2: 10 am - 10 pm,New Year's Day and MLK Day noon - 10 pm.
Rates are $6 per 1 hour skating session plus $2 skate rental
Here's a new kid on the block: LA Kings present Holiday Ice at LA LIVE (800 W. Olympic Blvd.)
Hours are Monday through Friday: 5 PM - 11 PM Saturday & Sunday: 3 PM - 11 PM
$12 includes admission and skate rental.
For more info about these rinks as well as rinks in woodland Hills and Irvine, visit
http://golosangeles.about.com/od/losangelesoutdoors/ss/Outdoor-Skating-in-Los-Angeles_2.htm
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Cheap & Cheerful Twilight Cruise - Pomona
If you're think how does one cruise in Pomona, well it ain't on a yacht!
The Twilight Cruise I'm talking about is an amazing showcase of cars from 1970 or earlier and it is held the first Wed of every month at the Pomona Fairgrounds (1101 W McKinley Ave) December 7 of this coming week is the last of 2011.
Twilight Cruise admission is free. Hosted by Cal-Rods Car Club, the Cruise runs from 4:00p.m - 8:00 p.m. and features the Celebrity Picks for participating cars, great raffle prizes and a huge 50/50 drawing. Food and beverages are available. It's a fun evening and a great chance to see some of the coolest cars in Southern California. Proceeds generated by the 50/50 drawing go to support the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum.
For more information, contact Cruise Coordinator John Duran at 626-252-3060 or johnduran@verizon.net.
The Twilight Cruise I'm talking about is an amazing showcase of cars from 1970 or earlier and it is held the first Wed of every month at the Pomona Fairgrounds (1101 W McKinley Ave) December 7 of this coming week is the last of 2011.
Twilight Cruise admission is free. Hosted by Cal-Rods Car Club, the Cruise runs from 4:00p.m - 8:00 p.m. and features the Celebrity Picks for participating cars, great raffle prizes and a huge 50/50 drawing. Food and beverages are available. It's a fun evening and a great chance to see some of the coolest cars in Southern California. Proceeds generated by the 50/50 drawing go to support the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum.
For more information, contact Cruise Coordinator John Duran at 626-252-3060 or johnduran@verizon.net.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Cheap & Cheerful Holiday Shopping - Mid Wilshire
Not a fan of Black Friday crowds?
Next Saturday from 12 noon to 4:00pm The Craft and Folk Museum (5814 Wilshire Blvd.) hosts its Holiday Global Bazaar. Hand made, fair trade, free and open to public. Tough to beat that!
Then check out the museum $7.00 /Seniors and student $5.00
http://www.cafam.org/
Next Saturday from 12 noon to 4:00pm The Craft and Folk Museum (5814 Wilshire Blvd.) hosts its Holiday Global Bazaar. Hand made, fair trade, free and open to public. Tough to beat that!
Then check out the museum $7.00 /Seniors and student $5.00
http://www.cafam.org/
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Cheap & Cheerful Holiday Tradition - Hollywood
Santa Claus is going Hollywood! Celebrating it's 80th year, the Hollywood Christmas Parade kicks off at 6pm this Sunday, Nov 27. Having a parade a night is a whole different experience...Bundle up and bring some blankets and enjoy the show.
The parade route is Hollywood Blvd. east from Orange to Vine Street, then Vine south to Sunset Blvd, then west on Sunset to Orange.
Your best bet for parking, both cost wise and logistically speaking would be the Hollywood and Highligh shopping center ($2.00 for two hour/$10.00 Maximum ) but get there E A R L Y!
Street closures started today so check the website for best approach,if possible take the red line in to the Hollywood and Highland Station.
http://www.thehollywoodchristmasparade.com/
www.metronet.com
The parade route is Hollywood Blvd. east from Orange to Vine Street, then Vine south to Sunset Blvd, then west on Sunset to Orange.
Your best bet for parking, both cost wise and logistically speaking would be the Hollywood and Highligh shopping center ($2.00 for two hour/$10.00 Maximum ) but get there E A R L Y!
Street closures started today so check the website for best approach,if possible take the red line in to the Hollywood and Highland Station.
http://www.thehollywoodchristmasparade.com/
www.metronet.com
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