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.
Your first stop is Touring 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.
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.
By Melody Schubert
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For more details on current packages available and to book reservations, call 866-LUXE-411 or visit the hotel's website at https://www.luxehotels.com/.
