48 Hours Budget Friendly Family Weekend

48 Hours Budget Friendly Family Weekend

⏳ weekend👨‍👩‍👧 family📍 L.A.
🕒 7/3/2025
Budget friendly fun for the family: Relax and enjoy the beach or stroll the pier. Tip: Arrive before 10 AM to find free or cheap parking along Ocean Ave or side streets. Have an Escape Room Adventure then Hike the Ferndell Trail up to the Griffith Observatory

📋 Your Curated Itinerary

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Morning
🗺️ Explore with a nice walk
➤ Santa Monica Beach and Pier
💡 Optional: Grab a budget breakfast burrito from Dogtown Coffee.
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Afternoon
🍽️ Have a pleasant lunch
➤ The Albright on Santa Monica Pier (fish & chips, burgers, ~$15/person)
💡 Optional: Walk the 3rd Street Promenade for street performers and window shopping.
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Evening
🎤 Enjoy a local event
➤ 60out Escape Rooms – West LA or Marina del Rey location
💡 Book ahead: https://www.60out.com
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Evening
🍽️ Enjoy dinner
➤ Pasta Sisters – affordable and fresh Italian food in Culver City or Pico-Robertson
☀️
Morning
🥾 Explore with a nice hike
➤ Griffith Park & Observatory Activity: Hike the Ferndell Trail -$Free
💡 TIP: Try to park near Fern Dell Nature Trail (free spots available early)
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Afternoon
🍽️ Have a pleasant lunch
➤ The Trails Cafe by the Fern Dell trail entrance-Grab coffee & pastries at The Trails Cafe by the Fern Dell trail entrance
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Afternoon
🏛️ Tour a museum
➤ Travel Town Museum Railroad – Free entry, old trains kids can explore
💡 Optional: Walk around Los Feliz Village for thrift shops, coffee (try Maru Coffee), and bookstores.

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Curated with ✨ by 👩🏼‍🦳 Norah Bird.
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