Southern California is well-known for popular destinations like Disneyland, Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA), and the beaches. But most of those places will cost you an arm and a leg.
So what can you do when you are on a budget? Believe it or not, there is plenty to do for free or almost free in the Southland. Here are a few of my favorite places.
Stroll through some rustic old towns, visit ethnic enclaves, take a walk on the beach, go for a hike, spend time at a museum, or take a Scenic Drive