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City Joy Los Angeles

Did you know there are hundreds of places to visit and things to do on a low budget? Welcome to City Joys Los Angeles, a budget friendly guide helping you explore Los Angeles County cities and neighborhoods for free or under $20. Discover historical cities and neighborhoods in the county like Placita Olvera, Chinatown, Historical Downtown, Pasadena, Downey, and dozens more. Because this site was recently launched and is a one-person effort, please have patience with me as I develop new pages. Please subscribe to the City Joys LA email list to know when a new neighborhood landing page is ready. I will share the latest updates.

A turquoise concrete fountain in the foreground with hanging ponchos, ceramics, and grocery bags in the shops at the Placita Olvera Marketplace.

Union Station & Placita Olvera

Union Station & Placita Olvera

Explore free budget-friendly places to visit like Union Station, Olvera Street and Marketplace, América Tropical, Avila Adobe House, Chinese American Museum, Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, Nuestra Señora Reyna de Los Angeles Catholic Church, First Firehouse in Los Angeles, and many more.

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A restaurant and shops in the Chinatown Central Plaza Los Angeles. The buildings and lampposts are Shanghai-inspired.

Chinatown

Chinatown Los Angeles

Engage with the vibrant neighborhood of Chinatown in Los Angeles. Explore, shop, and eat at the Chinatown Gateway Monument, Ord and Yale Street Park, Thien Hau Temple, Chinatown Central Plaza, Chung King Road, Chinatown Historical Society, and even the Los Angeles State Historic Park.

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A colorful mural of a child hanging upside down. Lanterns right below him. A tree is in front of the mural. This is all located in the Little Tokyo Arts District in Los Angeles

Little Tokyo and Arts District

Little Tokyo and Arts District

Immerse yourself in the arts, culture, and history in the Arts District and Little Tokyo neighborhoods. Check out museums like the Japanese American National Museum, Museum of Contemporary Arts, and Institute of Contemporary Art. Enjoy the local shops, places to eat, or the local graffiti art and murals.

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Angels Flight railway with the downtown Los Angeles skyline in the background and buildings in the background.

Grand Park and East Historic Core

Grand Park & East Historic Core

Make a day out of checking out some of Downtown’s amazing views, parks, eateries, and more. Enjoy the unique interiors of the Bradbury Building, Million Dollar Theater, Los Angeles City Hall, and Cathedral Lady of Angels or enjoy the exteriors or 12 acres of green at Grand Park.

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