Free in Los Angeles: plan the whole visit
Free entry is a good start. Check reservations, special exhibitions and the cost of getting there before deciding on the day.
Culture Los Angeles
At the end of Manhattan Beach Pier, this compact aquarium introduces the marine life of Southern California.
It makes a manageable family stop after a beach walk, with educational exhibits rather than the scale of a major aquarium. Admission is free, with donations welcomed to support its teaching work.
Practical details last checked 24 Sept 2026
2 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, Los Angeles
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2 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Open location in Maps (opens in a new tab)Free entry is a good start. Check reservations, special exhibitions and the cost of getting there before deciding on the day.
Art, pale stone and space to look out over the city. Free admission, with a timed reservation and a separate parking charge.
A hilltop, a museum terrace or a focused art visit. Three different ways to give a Los Angeles day some breathing room.
Make an art visit the anchor, then choose a market lunch or a French-dipped sandwich. A flexible Downtown edit.