Free Things to do in Southern California

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Southern California has the best weather, the best scenery and the best attractions you will find anywhere. With the rising price of gas the cost of taking the family out for the day is getting more expensive. Choose one of these Southern California places and after you arrive the cost for your family outing is free. You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars to have fun day with the family or friends. Take a one day trip to any of these destinations and save your money. Bring along a picnic lunch to save even more. The most memorable part of the day trip will be how much you saved.

Things to do in LA !

Universal Studios
Go behind-the-scenes on the world-famous Studio tour.
Hollywood Star Tours
Stars homes tour which departs every 1/2 hour.
LA City Tours
Round Trip Shuttle between Los Angeles & Las Vegas
Red Line Tours
Walk through the world’s largest movie set.
Celebrity Helicopters
Narrated helicopter flight with champagne.
Malibu Paragliding
Soar for up to 30 minutes land on a beautiful beach.
Hollywood Skies
Get a bird’s-eye view of Southern California.
Shop America Tours
Lunch or dinner and a martini-making lesson.
Hollywood Aviators
Journey back to the romantic days of aviation.
Shopping Adventures
Follow your expert Urban Shopping Adventures.
Catalina Express
Take a 22 mile trip to historic Catalina Island.
Whale Watching Tours

San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary - Take a quite stroll around the miles of trails. You will be amazed that such a tranquil places exists just a mile from the busy freeway. Free admission and parking.

Nix Nature Center in Laguna Canyon is the gateway to Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. Take a walk to Barbara's Lake or a hike up Little Sycamore Canyon. Free admission and parking with lots of picnic tables.

Mary Muth Interpretive Center - On a hill overlooking the Newport Back Bay The center has hands-on learning activities and displays about life in and around an estuary. Free parking and admission.

Bates Nut Farm - Inside the store you find nuts, fruits, candies, packaged delicacies and locally grown produce. Outside are picnic tables, beautiful scenery and a small petting zoo. Free Parking

Fort MacArthur at Angels Gate Park - Displays about the history of Los Angeles harbor defenses and home-front activities. Near-by is the Korean Friendship Bell. Free parking donation for the museum.

Chinatown Los Angeles Shopping, dining, and waking tours of this historic area of Los Angeles. 16 square block district with family-owned shops and ethnic restaurants. Free admission and parking in the area.

Mission San Luis Rey - Take the self guided tour to discover the sunken gardens, Soldiers barracks, Lavanderia, and the oldest Pepper tree in California. Free parking. There is a small charge if you wish to enter the mission museum.

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park - 27 historic buildings and sites to explore. Lots of unique stores to window shop and if you don't bring your own lunch you have 32 restaurants to choose from. Some free street parking admission is free.

California Citrus State Historical Park -The visitor center houses exhibits and movies about the history of Citrus in California. Outside you will find miles of trails to explore and lots of picnic spots. Small parking fee, visitor center is free.

Solvang Danish Village - Free parking and admission. Chances are your are going to buy some danish pastries but you can window shop the many unique stores at no cost. The drive to the village is very scenic. Bring along lunch to save some money.