Free Activities: Beach Side

Museum: Getty Villa

17985 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Possibly the coolest free activity in LA. This art museum is one of the few J. Paul Getty museums, but definitely the most unique. You have to experience it for yourself.

Beach Day: Tide Pools

Leo Carrillo State Park, Malibu

In between is an area with rocky cliffs, caves, and tunnels known as Sequit Point. At low tide this is a fun place to explore for sea stars and other marine life. South Beach has a wide rocky shoreline provides easy access to many small tide pools. Hermit crabs, anemones, and small fish are easily spotted in this area. Click here for more tide pools to check out.

Walking Tour: Venice Canals

Venice, CA 90292

Stroll along the tranquil canals and footbridges that pay homage to those in Venice, Italy. The Venice Beach Boardwalk is right around the corner, so you might as well check that out, too. Click here to read more.

Hike: Point Dume Cove Trail

Cliffside Dr &, Birdview Ave, Malibu, CA 90265

Easy trail with ocean views that takes about 45 mins to complete. Click here for more information.

Art Gallery: L.A. Louver

45 N Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291

LA favorite David Hockney is one of the few artist with works on display here. For hours and information click here. And if you fall in love with Hockney's work, you should drive into Hollywood to visit The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and check out their pool. Hockney painted the bottom of the pool back in 1988.