When traveling to California you may fear that your trip may
cost more than you expected. Well, there are a few exceptions when you search
for the right packages and avenues that offer Free options. These can make your
trip less of a strain, and leave you time to enjoy a memorable trip. While
Beverly Hills is known for its high-end boutiques and multi-million dollar real
estate it does not mean everything here has to come with a high price tag. In
fact, Beverly Hills offers some great things to do that are free!
Adding to the perfect getaway California style is the Luxe
Hotel Rodeo Drive, which is the only hotel on Beverly Hills’ most famous
shopping street. The Luxe Hotel Rodeo Drive is offering special rates so you can
save extra cash while enjoying their list of Top 10 Free Things To Do In And
Near Beverly Hills.
Among the Top 10 Free Things To Experience While In Beverly
Hills are:
Your first stop is a tour of Beverly Hills that is less than
six square miles. Beverly Hills offers a vast collection of public art,
extraordinary architecture, beautiful parks and gardens, and many community
events to enjoy. Whether it’s a self-guided tour along Rodeo Drive, a museum
visit, or a movie screening, Beverly Hills CAN be explored without spending a
dime. And of course window shopping doesn’t cost a thing. Take a self-guided
walking tour of the various public art sculptures and spectacular art galleries
around town. Maps are available from
www.beverlyhills.org.
A trip to the
Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market , a weekly certified market which hosts
more than 60 farmers and vendors who provide the finest California-grown, fresh
and seasonal fruits and vegetables, juices, breads, specialty items and much
more, in a festive outdoor setting. Sundays from 9am to 1pm.
Greystone Mansion and Park - Originally the largest family estate in
Beverly Hills, the grounds once covered 425 acres with a lake, brook and
cascading waterfall. Today, it is a filming location backdrop for numerous films
such as Spiderman, Airforce One and Indecent Proposal. The
views are not to be missed!
Museum Row – Clustered on a three-block stretch of
Wilshire Boulevard are museums offering different kinds of collections. The
California Craft & Folk Art Museum, George C. Page Museum/La Brea Tar Pits and
the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, all offer free admissions on select days.
Check out a screening at the
Paley Center for Media.
The Getty Center - The stunning Richard Meier-designed facility presents the
Getty's collection of Western art from the Middle Ages to the present, against a
backdrop of dramatic architecture, tranquil gardens, and breathtaking views and
coastline. The Center also offers many FREE family events and programs.
The Cactus Garden - One of the world's largest
collections of cacti filling an entire city block.
Franklin Canyon - An outdoor gem administered by the
Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy that’s directly adjacent to Beverly Hills
offers four short hiking trails and outdoor education programs.
Santa Monica Pier
- Visit the famous pier with its
iconic Ferris Wheel and illustrious local fisherman. Walk along the boardwalk at
the beach and check out the beach bum surfers, daredevil roller bladers, lively
street performers and some of the best sunsets along the California coast.
Hollywood Walk of Fame - Stroll the iconic walk
with its more than 2,000 stars or plan a visit during an induction ceremony
which is open to the public. Visit the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce at
www.hollywoodchamber.net for ceremony schedules.
Luxe Rodeo Drive - The Luxe Rodeo Drive is an upscale small luxury hotel
that combines the style, glitter, and prestige of its locale with exquisite
guestrooms, first-class service, beautiful views and unique access to all the
glamour of Los Angeles. The hotel is located in the center of Beverly Hills, and
it is just 10 miles from Los Angeles International Airport and close to many of
the top attractions in the Los Angeles area.
