Planning a trip to Los Angeles is not an easy thing, it is a big and beautiful city. Who doesn't know already its beaches, its streets...thanks to the magic of TV? Surley, in your list of things to do in this great travel, there are things as taking a selfie at the Hollywood signal, walk arround Beverly Hills or even doing surf at Malibu beach are not missed.
But, why conform yourself with that? Then, we offer you a different option for making your stay in Los Angeles unique.
GRIFFITH PARK
The Griffith Park is the biggest park in Los Angeles, in spite of that, it's not the first one to be pick for hike. That's the reason we had it in our list, practice a light sport in the middle of the nature but without leaving the town, such a luxury, isn't it?
Also, you will can enjoy a wonderful city landscape but from another point of view thanks to its observatory, located on a hill at the south of Los Angeles.
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
Visit some museums should be a must in every journey, what better than do it at the peace of the night? At the Getty Museum you'll be able to access to some low cost night conferences. Go over their galleries without the burden of the crowd.
But if you prefer a more traditional cultural visit, here you will have a bunch of options!
DANCE!
How do you feel about learning to dance the mithycal Lindy Hop? At Sarah and Lindy's Lindy Loft you'll can have a great night with live swing and dance lessons, individual or group is your choice!
The loft is located at the downtown of Los Angeles, at 560 S.Main St., and it has an unique skyline view of the city.
LOS ANGELES RIVER
If you're a sport person, you should know that in Los Angeles River you can practice kayak.
The river goes from San Francisco Velley to Long Beach, across Simi Hills and Santa Susana mountains.
HOLLYWOOD FOREVER CEMETERY
There are a lot of well know people from entertainment world resting in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, as the director Arthur C.Miller or the actress Peggy Shannon.
However, at summer and fall it turns into an open cinema-concert hall . One of their multiple advantages is that you can bring your own food and bevarage with you. Make sure about having a couple of blankets and pillows to take site on its wide lawn.
IMPROVISED SHOW
Many actors and actress have been born at Los Angeles theatres, thanks to the improvisation. A couple of exemples are the iO West (6366 Hollywood Blvd) and the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (5419 W Sunset Blvd).
Enjoy some of their performances for just $10.
SPEAKEASY
Since January 17th 1920 to December 5th 1933 there was active the famed Dry Law, nevertheless, there were some clandestine clubs where you could get drunk, and some of them are still working.
A sample of that are the King Eddy Saloon, in downtown (131 E 5th St), and the Townhouse, in the famouse Venice neightborhood (52 Windward Avenue).
WHERE TO STAY IN LOS ANGELES
We're sure that you won't have any problem finding a place to sleep during your trip. However, we want to ease the choice and have picked these two for you:
Tradewinds Los Angeles Hostel: Just 2 minutes from the LAX international airport, the Tradewinds Los Angeles hostel is a great option for enjoy the city in a party environment with people from all over the world. Prices from €19.19 each person per night.
Backpackers Paradise Los Angeles: Pick between rooms with 20 or 8 beds or an individual one. You will relax having a drink at the poolbar and opt to so many free servicies. Preces starting from €17 per person per night.
Do you want more? What about 2 weeks tour throught the american parks?
Photo cover by Austin Lee
