Free L.A. The Ultimate Free Fun Guide to the City of Angels (Los Angeles) (Paperback)

by Robert Stock (Author), Troy Corley (Editor)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"From concerts to film screenings to parades to carnivals--this fit-in-a-small-purse guide to freebies in L.A. has something for everyone." -- Shel Horowitz,

"This well-researched, well-organized little book is packed with info and has all the inside scoop…Free L.A. is [an] indispensable guide." -- BargainsLA.com, Suzanne O'Connor June 2004

Free L.A. [is] the ultimate resource for getting the best out of Los Angeles and suburbs. -- GreenLightWrite

Free L.A. comes in a slim package; perfect to take with you as you travel around! A great guide. -- Book Review Café

I am the queen of all things thrifty. Without reservation, Free L.A. does it for me. -- Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of The Frugal Book Promoter

There is information in Free L.A. for every interest. -- TheRebecca Review.com

This well-researched, well-organized little book is packed with info and has all the inside scoop… [an] indispensable guide. -- BargainsLA.com, Suzanne O'Connor

Product Description
Looking for fun in Los Angeles but don't want to spend big bucks? FREE L.A. details hundreds of free fun things to do in the L.A. area, from Hollywood to Malibu to Pasadena. Discover free museums, free botanical gardens, free festivals, free films, free concerts and more. Whether you’re looking for fun in the sun or for something free and easy to do during major holidays, FREE L.A. is a perfect travel planner for tourists and residents alike. Treat the family to a free movie under the stars or bring a date to a free Playboy Jazz concert. Visit LA’s top museums for free or take free tours of historic LA landmarks. FREE L.A. has more than 350 free fun things to choose from.

Written and researched by a crew of savvy L.A. travel writers, each event and venue is described in a breezy style that's packed with details, including tips on parking and kid-friendly places. FREE L.A. also features the Thomas Guide ™ map coordinates for every write-up, so finding the free fun is easy. As car-crazy Angelenos know, Rand McNally's Thomas Guide is the ultimate way to navigate your way through L.A.’s freeway maze.

FREE L.A. is simple to use with five distinct sections. In Annual Events you’ll find hip descriptions of ethnic celebrations, aviation expos, nature festivals, gem shows and more in a January to December format. Holiday Events covers Lunar New Year parades, Earth Day fests, Cinco de Mayo fiestas, July 4th fireworks, Halloween howls and Christmas boat parades. Extra Events features concerts, films, gardening goodies and ongoing happenings. Venues details dozens of museums, botanical gardens and historic places. All free. The Indexes section includes an alphabetical index so you can find every free fun thing to do by name. A location index lets you search by community with cross-references to the Thomas Guide map coordinates.

Whether you’re a tourist or a resident, with FREE L.A., you’ll find something free to do every day.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: CorleyGuide (July 7, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970624212
• ISBN-13: 978-0970624215
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 3.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #201,904 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Guide to a Year of Fun in L.A. , August 1, 2004

By	Rebecca Johnson "SeasonedwithLove.com" (Washington State) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

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

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A superb introduction to Los Angeles travel and fun, December 9, 2004

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

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.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I don't know how I got along without this!, July 21, 2004

By	Angelino Mom (Santa Monica, CA) - See all my reviews

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.