Costs nothing · Los Angeles, United States
13 Free Things to Do in Los Angeles
The best budget in travel is zero. These Los Angeles spots have verified free entry.
Only places with a confirmed free-entry policy make this list. Ranked by traveler review volume. Updated monthly.
California Science Center
MuseumThe California Science Center in Los Angeles is a large, free science museum whose star exhibit is genuinely once-in-a-lifetime: the Space Shuttle Endeavour, a real flown orbiter you can stand…
Read our full guide →Runyon Canyon Park
Park & natureRunyon Canyon Park is a 160-acre urban park in the Hollywood Hills, renowned for its hiking trails and spectacular vistas.
Read our full guide →Bradbury Building
LandmarkThe Bradbury Building is an architectural gem in downtown Los Angeles, celebrated for its breathtaking interior atrium.
Read our full guide →Japanese American National Museum
MuseumThe Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles is a premier institution dedicated to preserving and sharing the experiences of Japanese Americans.
Read our full guide →Hammer Museum
MuseumThe Hammer Museum, part of UCLA, is a dynamic art institution in the Westside neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Read our full guide →California African American Museum
MuseumThe California African American Museum (CAAM) is a cultural institution located in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, dedicated to preserving and showcasing the art, history, and culture of African…
Read our full guide →Space Shuttle Endeavour
MuseumThe Space Shuttle Endeavour is a monumental exhibit at the California Science Center in Los Angeles's Exposition Park.
Read our full guide →MacArthur Park
Park & natureMacArthur Park is a longstanding public park in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, bordered by Wilshire Boulevard and Alvarado Street.
Read our full guide →Hollywood Murals-You Are the Star
LandmarkHollywood Murals-You Are the Star is a vibrant public art installation located on Hollywood Boulevard between Wilcox Avenue and the Playmates & Muse Lifestyle store.
Read our full guide →UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden
Park & natureNestled within the bustling Westside of Los Angeles, the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden offers a tranquil escape into nature.
Read our full guide →Hollywood United Methodist Church
Religious siteHollywood United Methodist Church stands as a striking Gothic Revival landmark on Franklin Avenue, its stone façade and towering spire a quiet counterpoint to the neon buzz of Hollywood Boulevard.
Read our full guide →Silverlake Flea
MarketSilverlake Flea is a vibrant weekend market set in the Greater Echo Park Elysian area of Los Angeles.
Read our full guide →Los Angeles California Temple
Religious siteThe Los Angeles California Temple is a prominent landmark of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located in the Westwood district of Los Angeles.
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How we pick these
Every place here is genuinely free to enter. We filter the 51 Los Angeles places we track down to those with no admission charge, then rank them by traveler reviews. Updated monthly.
Good to know
A few museums are free only on set days — check opening info before you go.
Entry is free, but transport, snacks and lockers in Los Angeles still add up.
Free attractions draw crowds; mornings are usually the calmest.
Common questions
What can you do for free in Los Angeles?+
This list ranks the best no-cost things to do in Los Angeles, from parks and viewpoints to museums with free entry.
Are there free museums in Los Angeles?+
Some museums are free all the time and others on specific days. The verified-free ones are included above.
Is Los Angeles expensive to visit?+
You can see a lot of Los Angeles on a tight budget by leaning on the free attractions here and eating where locals do.
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