Affordable Activities
Outdoor Activities
Culver City Stairs
This quick one-mile walk/hike leads to a scenic overlook over our beautiful city! You can park on the neighboring streets for free or find hill parking for $2.00/hour using the meters.
Maria Del Ray
Marina and Beach
This beach spot is not as busy as your typical beaches in the area. You can sit and watch the boats go out the channel or walk down the beach. There is typically a decent amount of metered parking by the beach.
Neighboring
Hiking Options
One of the best things about LA? All of the hiking options!
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The app "Alltrails" provides details on length, difficulty, parking, and weather. It also gives reviews from individuals who have recently done the hike. This app is free to sign-up to use.
Museums
Zimmer Museum
Participates in ‘Museums for All’: EBT Cardholders (CalFresh, CalWorks) get in free
Hammer Museum
Always free.
Fowler Museum
Free admission. Fun outdoor family events.
California African American Museum
Free after-school programs (parents and kids), regular free family activities and programs (e.g. Martin Luther King Jr. Day festival)
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
‘NextGen’ membership; children under 18 and one accompanying adult get in free
Free jazz concerts in the summer (Friday evenings)
Natural History Museum
Regular free days. Take the expo line to avoid paying to park; if paying admission your metro fare is deducted from your tickets.​
Classes
Other Cool Stuff
Skirball Cultural Center
Huge, interactive wooden ‘Noah’s Ark’ play structure and summer concert series. Free for EBT cardholders and every Thursday.
Mar Vista Farmer's Market
Every Sunday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Shop local, eat sustainably!
Brentwood Farmer's Market
Every Sunday from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
From San Vicente to Montana
Abbot Kinney
First Fridays: Experience food trucks galore with everything from delicious kabob, to lobster trucks, to churro ice cream sundaes! 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm. No tickets necessary, parking is scarce!