Yachting off of Marina del Rey - including a wine tasting. It's not cheap, but it's not as much as you would think. A perfect way to celebrate a birthday if you convince your friends to split the cost with you.

Botanic Gardens offers tours and courses. You can also simply stroll around on the grounds-- an inexpensive and fantastic getaway.

Around Thanksgiving time, the lights go up in Griffith Park. You can drive your car through or walk the spectacular light show that they put up for the holidays. This is a wonderfully romantic, fun, holiday spirit kind of evening. [more...]

Any kiosk on the Venice boardwalk or by the Santa Monica peir will rent roller blades or a bike to you for $7 - 15/person. Ride the entire length of the bike path along the beach - stop for ice cream or pizza in Santa Monica. This is [more...]