Time is passing so quickly and it is already time to get ready for March Festivities. The famous Irish celebration – St Patrick’s Day – is celebrated all over the United States the weekend before and /or after the 17th of March. So what are your plans this year? To help you figure out how to participate in the St Patrick’s Day fun, here is a list of fun St Patrick’s Day Parades for 2010.

St Patrick’s Day Parades in Las Vegas

Of course this great city so often visited for the party scene also has many parties to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. Las Vegas organizes a great parade downtown on Water Street each year. This parade is free to access. The whole town is painted green for the occasion and many parties take place everywhere.
If you are looking for something a bit more specific, and higher standards, the Mandalay Bay Casino plans each year an important event to celebrate the St Patrick’s Day festival. There are live performances, beer gardens, Irish music and a concert. This event is not a public event, so you need to buy tickets to attend.

St Patrick’s Day Parades in Los Angeles

One of the most important St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Los Angeles is the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Hermosa Beach. The festivities start at 11 am and include a large entertaining parade with lots pf dancers, music and floats! Of course every year, downtown Los Angeles organizes a St Patrick’s Day Parade with marching bands, Celtic music and a lot of people! For more info and dates about the St. Patrick’s Day events, please check out this link!

St Patrick’s Day Parades in Orange County

The Annual St Patrick’s Day Festival of Costa Mesa starts at 9am and will go all day until 4pm with Irish dances, music and great entertainment. Come celebrate at Market Place.

St Patrick’s Day Parades in Phoenix

Whether this occasion is to support your Irish heritage, or simply another reason to party, you can find in Phoenix a fantastic day of celebration . It starts with the St Patrick’s Day Parade at 10 am and is followed by the St Patrick’s Day fair. So put your nice green, orange and black shirt, and wear your shamrocks the way you like it and come join the festivities March 13th! It is a fun day for everyone.

St Patrick’s Day Parades in Salt Lake City

Just like most other cities, Salt Lake City offers on March 13th, a St Patrick’s Day Parade, which covers 7 blocks! Floats, marching bands, Irish music, green beer, silly hats and beads will also be part of the typical celebration. Make sure to get your green hat on!

St Patrick’s Day Parades in San Diego

This year in San Diego the great St Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Festival will take place on the 13th of March. It starts at 11am, in downtown San Diego. The parade is a fun event where besides drinking green beer, you can watch clowns, marching bands and such celebrating the Saint Patron of Ireland. But that’s not it, you can also follow the celebration in Balboa Park from 10 am to 5pm. This parade has 2 stages with dancing, music, food, and beer garden to celebrate the Irish culture. This event might be a bit more appropriate for kids.

St Patrick’s Day Parades in San Francisco

The St Patrick’s Day celebration in San Francisco is a 2 days event! The St Patrick’s Day Parade is on Saturday, March 13th at 11:30 am, but the fair and festival in honor of the Irish Culture lasts until Sunday with booths of arts and crafts, music, food and of course the famous beer gardens. So find the Civic Center and you will find the party!

St Patrick’s Day Parades in Seattle

You don’t have to be of Irish descend to claim St Patrick’s Day party day! Downtown Seattle is expecting you for its annual green celebration. The St Patrick’s Day Parade starts at 12:30. The festival will follow until 6pm, with booths, music, and a lot of people!

So wherever you are this year, whether or not you are Irish, there is a St Patrick’s Day Parade and festival waiting for you to come celebrate this great culture! So join everyone else and have fun!

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Now, what good would your trip to Los Angeles be if you did not shop around in the city? Known for shopping centers and outlets to die for, this city has the greatest collection of designer wear dresses, handbags, footwear and accessories. Planning your shopping trip might be a good idea if you want to enjoy your retail therapy to the fullest.
To make the best of the time that you have, plan your shopping sprees based on the neighborhood that you are in.

Rodeo Drive or The Golden Triangle, the place where Julia Robert’s had her own shopping spree in ‘Pretty Woman’, is home to designer stores including Tiffany’s, Chanel, Baly, Gucci, and more. However, the price tags of almost all the items in this area are likely to touch the roof. So window shopping is what you might consider here.
Robertson Blvd is where you can find modern outfits from Curve, discount outlets from Maxfield, an Industry Mac store along with a Georgio Armani Home store. Shoes from Hogan or a gift from Kitson’s is also something that you might consider while walking down this area.

At Melrose Avenue, you can check out Red Balls or Von Dutch for some good Hollywood style clothes. Aardvark and Wasteland are famous for their secondhand items. You will also be able to find all kinds of affordable stuff – lingerie at Agent Provocateur and home accessories at the Johathan Adler store.
You can find the best boutiques like Madison and Anna Sui at Sunset Plaza and accessorize with Ann Cherico’s latest knick knacks.

Somewhere between Wilshire Blvd and Hollywood Blvd, you will find La Brea, a place where you can pick up rare artifacts for your home furnishing needs at Liz’s hardware or the vintage clothing at Jet Rag.
Beverly Blvd is the place to shop for the guys. K Bond and Naked have a selection of the most exclusive men’s wear. With the craze about Chihuahuas and dressing them up, you can buy matching sweaters for yourself and your dog at Fifi and Romeo.

Third Street Promenade Santa Monica is a well known shopping walk due to the unending array of shops that include fascinating antique stores, apparel boutiques like Polka Dots & Moonbeams and home accessory outlets like Zippers.

The premium shopping malls that are worth a visit are
- LA Westside – Beverly Center Shopping Mall, Century City Shopping Center, Westside Pavilion
- Hollywood – The Grove, Hollywood & Highland
- Downtown LA – Cooper Design Space, Grand Central Market
- Long Beach – Lakewood Center, Long Beach CityPlace, Los Cerritos Center, Westminster Mall
- Disneyland area – Buena Park Downtown, Brea Mall, Cola Center, Downtown Disney

If you are looking for some great deals, you might want to visit Nordstrom Rack, the department store that can find great deals on branded shoes, clothes and accessories. You will probably scream with excitement on finding discounted prices for Lucky Brand, Ugg, Burberry and many more. The Citadel Factory Outlet can offer some of your favorite brands at a discount of up to 70 percent at times. This is obviously a place you don’t want to miss while in Los Angeles.

Some of the other areas where you can find great deals visit the Desert Hills Premium Outlets, Ontario Mills or Cabazon outlets towards the east of Los Angeles.

The largest city in the state of California, Los Angles is a city that is rich with culture, media, fashion, entertainment and events. There are numerous options that one has when visiting the city at any time of the year. While there are events that are held every day, the ones that are organized around holidays are the most interesting. This is anyway the best time for you to drive to the city for some solid fun too. Check out some of the best events that have been planned in Los Angles around popular holidays and festivals in the next few months.

Events in LA: Chinese New Year

The Chinese New Year is an event that is celebrated over a few weeks. Check out the Chinese New Year Floral Street Fair and Lantern Festival at Monterey Park on February 20th where you can enjoy entertaining events, food, craft and rides for all ages.
The Golden Dragon Parade Chinese New Year Festival in Chinatown is scheduled for 20th and 21st of February this year. Parade route includes Main and Cesar Chavez, Broadway, Bernard and Hill St.
You can catch the Chinese American Museum Lantern Festival at Olvera Street on March 6th to see some amazing displays of lion dancers, acrobatics displays and dance performances.

Events in LA: St. Patrick Day

Check out the LA County Irish Fair and Music Festival at the Fairplex in Pomona on March 6th and 7th. You can expect historical enactors, loads of foot tapping Irish music, fine dining and sheep herding competitions too.
The South Bay St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival at the intersection of Pier and Valley Drive on 13th March promises to be a great parade too.
The Los Angeles St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival will take place on St. Patrick Day like every year. Starting at Main Street, this parade is open for anyone wearing green. There is also a performance planned by the Lorenzo Lamas and the Young Dubliners at Pershing Square right after the parade.

Events in LA: Easter

Start you Easter celebrations with The Glory of Easter at the Crystal Cathedral, an event that runs for 10 days before Easter on April 4th this year. This is a passionate musical featuring more than 100 actors that portrays the death and resurrection of Christ. Dress appropriately for this event and make sure that you do not take children younger than 9 years of age.
For the children choose to go to the Bunny’s Spring Fling at the LA Zoo & Botanical Gardens on the Easter weekend. The event promises to be an exciting one with an option for your kids to make bunny ears, pet bunnies and prance around with Big Bunny too.
Another event that you do not want to miss if you want your kids to have a great time is The Great Easter Egg Hunt at the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden on the Saturday before Easter. Activities include games, photos and natural craft. The free Easter baskets are likely to be a great hit with every child.
Make sure to watch our Fox Rent A Car blog for future events around festivals too!

Los Angeles is a large city, so finding a the best hotel for your needs can be time consuming. So to help you plan the best possible trip, here is a list of the best hotels in Los Angeles.

Best Hotels in Los Angeles – Category Family

As Los Angeles is a city with a lot of commotion and buildings everywhere, for a quiet family stay you most likely will want to stay closer to the beach. Santa Monica is always a popular destination for families with kids visiting Los Angeles, so that they can enjoy the beach, and have easy access to the pier with its famous Ferris wheel. This area of LA offers a great deal of activities for kids, to keep them busy and have a bit of fun. Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel is perfectly located for this. Walking distance from the pier, and the beach, you don’t have to wait in LA traffic to find something fun for the kids. There also is a pool in case the beach is too crowded, or if you are teaching the little ones to swim, and of course TV in the rooms, so you can relax and get ready for your evening while they rest watching their favorite shows!

Best Hotels in Los Angeles – Category Budget

If you want to do as much possible, take advantage of all the great attractions in Los Angeles, your budget might be a bit low for your hotel… after all, you can’t really visit LA, without seeing Disneyland and Universal Studios, or not going out at least one night on Sunset Boulevard! Let’s be honest, all of it is pricey, so why spend a lot on a room that you’ll only stop in to sleep a little! However, depending on what you are looking for , there we have 2 suggestions. If you want something cheap and cozy and away from the craziness of the city, stay at the Cadillac Hotel in Venice Beach. It is right on the boardwalk, steps away from the beach, and perfect for a low budget, but still offers good service and comfortable beds! If you on the other hand want something central, cheap and want inside tips about the city, the Ritz Miller Hotel is for you. The whole team is helpful, nice and offers great service. Make sure to also include some of the great free attractions in your itinerary, that Los Angeles has to offer!

Best Hotels in Los Angeles – Category Business

The Andaz in West Hollywood is a great place to stay on your business trip. It is trendy, has great service, and it is just steps away from Sunset Blvd. More than the chic atmosphere, there is also an awesome view of the city to enjoy while dining on the Sun Deck. The rooms are really nice and very comfortable allowing to really relaxing after a long work day full of meetings and stress. You can get free coffee and yummy chocolate croissants so you don’t have to worry about finding a good breakfast place in this large city before your early meeting. Take advantage of the bar, to break the ice before a meeting, or to celebrate the new deal signed with your coworkers!

The Best Hotels in Los Angeles – Category Luxury

There are quite a few luxury hotels in Los Angeles, but the top of the notch is definitely the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills. If you want to be pampered and feel special, you will love this place. Every customer is treated as special, with great service and attention. The restaurant is fantastic, with an impressive original menu and wonderful tasty and elegant cuisine. Their spa is impeccable. The rooms are really nice, with LCD TVs, but not overwhelmingly extravagant. It is a beautiful hotel, surrounded by amazing gardens, allowing you to have the perfect stay in Los Angeles. And the location is perfect to check out Rodeo Drive and other beautiful places that will make your stay in LA a stay to remember.

So don’t wait! make your reservations now and come enjoy beautiful southern California and the great city of Los Angeles.

With 2010 comes a whole new venue of trade shows and conventions in Los Angeles. So whether you are visiting Los Angeles for fun or for business, you might be interested in fitting one of the up coming events taking place in LA this year. Here is the list of the 2010 up coming trade shows and conventions in Los Angeles.

Trade Shows in Los Angeles: January

31/ 01/2010 – Here Comes the Bride is one of the largest bridal expos in California. It presents everything needed for a wedding from the gowns to the make up, wedding cake, all you need for the bride and the groom and a perfect wedding. It takes place at the Radisson Hotel.

Trade Shows in Los Angeles:
February

13 – 14/02/2010 – Los Angeles Time Travel & Adventure Show is one of the most important travel conventions in the US. It shares information with diverse aspects of traveling and it also presents the latest gears for the different adventure sports and activities. It is a great way for the public to find out about their next trip and for professionals to explore new possibilities. It takes place at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

20/02/2010 – Medical Aesthetics Conference & Expo. This event allows medical professionals and medical spas to interact and present their medical opinion, advices, and demonstrations to teach visitors and help them about topics they wish to learn (such as massage techniques, skin care…). It will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Trade Shows in Los Angeles: March

02 to 04/03/2010 – GlobalTex is the largest textiles and apparel event for the global textile industry in the US. It brings together every aspect of the industry, from design to technology to ribbons. This show is famous for the large number of exhibitors. It presents the latest trends and innovations of the industry. It will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

23 to 25/03/2010 – WESTEC Exposition. This show is about the manufacturing sectors, to introduce the latest Hi-tech equipment, as well as career opportunities and engineer educations improvements.

It will also take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Many fashion-related trade shows and conventions are also planned during the month of March.

Trade Shows in Los Angeles: April

22 to 26/04/2010 – The Los Angeles Antiques Show. This International show brings together collectors, professionals, craftsmen and artisans of not only Antiques but also Fine Arts and Jelwery in a big international event. It will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

24 to 25/04/2010 – The Film Stage & Showbiz Expo is one of the most waited for events of the year. From producer to director, musician to stage manager, everyone from the media and advertising industry meets to network, present their company and introduce new products and services. It will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Trade Shows in Los Angeles: May

28 to 30/05/2010 – Greentech Fire Safety & Security Global Conference & Expo. This is the 9th annual meeting, allowing buyers and sellers to learn about the major improvements of the industry and exchange opinion about it. It will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Trade Shows in Los Angeles: June

14 to 16/06/2010 – Smart Electricity World Expo USA. This convention is a very important event in the Electronics and Electrical industry. Government officials, CEOs, and businesses of the industry will share ideas and learn about new smart inventions in the electricity industry. It will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

29/06/2010 to 02/07/2010 – Humanities Conference 2010. During this international conference speakers introduce new ideas on humanities, and workshops and discussions are organized to allow participants to exchange ideas and reflections on different matters.

It takes place at the Los Angeles University of California.

Here is the list of interesting conventions and other you might want to include in your trip to Los Angeles, over the first 6 month of this year.

February is arriving faster than you think, and with it, Valentine’s Day! Do you have plans yet to surprise your loved one? Maybe a weekend escape to make him/ her feel special? Here is a list of Valentine’s day romantic getaways to inspire you a little.

And the best thing: You can win one of three free rental cars for Valentine’s Day weekend from Fox Rent A Car. Just leave a comment on our Valentine’s Day Promotion Blog post and win a free rental car!

Valentine’s Day Romantic Getaways in San Diego

For Valentine’s Day weekend you are looking for something romantic. What can be more romantic than the beach? San Diego is a perfect destination to show how much someone means to you!
Imagine, first a nice breakfast with a romantic view of the ocean. San Diego has many great breakfast places and it can be hard to make a recommendation since there are all different and delicious. But for the romantic aspect of the weekend, Cody’s in La Jolla seems to be the best spot, with its amazing view of water.

As February isn’t one of the warmest day, a picnic on the beach or at the park might not be the best idea. So we would suggest enjoying the ride along the coast towards Pacific Beach and take advantage of a nice walk on the beach.
For lunch, make reservation at the Green Flash for another great meal by the ocean. Make sure to call ahead of time as it’s a popular place. As the sun comes down early, if you want to eat while enjoying the ocean, it is better to do it before 4, hence the romantic meal by the ocean during lunch!
Then you can follow by a visit in Balboa Park, stop by the fountain, maybe the Botanical Garden, and if you had a light lunch head toward Hillcrest for the most fantastic dessert place in town: Extraordinary Dessert. Is there after all a better way to tell someone you love him or her than with a delicious slice of chocolate cake!!
Finally at night, you can treat your special someone to something special and different, such as a play at the Old Globe theater or for something even more romantic, a movie at the drive-in where you can enjoy and share a special evening alone with everybody else!

One of the most beautiful and romantic hotel in San Diego is of course the famous Hotel Del Coronado with its best service, magnificent rooms and ocean views. But if you prefer something more private, and cozy, you can rent a cottage at the Crystal Pier Hotel and fall asleep with the sound of the waves.

Valentine’s Day Romantic Getaways in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is a large city with great potential for an amazing Valentine’s day weekend.
First you can begin with a visit to Venice Beach, maybe pick a nice breakfast or brunch restaurant, such as Joe’s Restaurant. Then you can take a walk on the beach, as mentioned previously, this is always quite a romantic thing to do!The boardwalk in Venice offers a lot of entertainment so you can also enjoy a walk there or even rent a bike and enjoy a ride along the ocean in sunny Southern California with your special someone.
You can grab something light for lunch and enjoy some of the touristy or free attractions if you have never visited LA. It is always fun to discover a new city with someone you love and care about. But for a more romantic day, your next stop should be K chocolatier. This one of the finest chocolates you can find in the US, so stop for a sampling and maybe a special Valentine’s Day box to share later on.
This is your special weekend. So make it as relaxing and enjoyable as possible! Le Petite Retreat is a wonderful way to make sure this goes the perfect way! This spa offers couple treatments, which can be a fabulous way to celebrate Valentine’s Day while relaxing together.
For dinner, as French culture is perceived as one o f the most romantic culture of all, La Cachette Bistro seems to be a wonderful suggestion! This fine dinning restaurant serves delicious French cuisine with a Californian touch, and a special Valentine’s Day menu to steal your loved one’s heart!
Finally to finish the day with a touch of perfection, make reservation at the Shutters on the Beach hotel, one of the most romantic hotels in Los Angeles with gorgeous ocean view rooms.

Of course, adding a personal touch to your Valentine’s Day getaway is always very important to make it successful! Come enjoy the Sunny Southern California and make your love one feels more special than you make him/her feel every day!

Win a Rental Car for Valentine’s Day!

Leave a comment on this post and win one of 3 rental cars for 3 days each on Valentine’s Weekend from Fox Rent A Car!

Fox Rent A Car wants to spread the love and celebrate Valentine’s Day with you! We give away 3 rental cars free of charge for the Valentine’s Day Weekend at any of our 11 locations. Just leave a comment on this blog post with a short description (up to 50 words), how you would use one of our rental cars to make this Valentine’s Day weekend the best experience for you and your partner. What could be more romantic than a road trip with your significant other? Driving on winding roads, stopping at romantic destinations and enjoying some quality time with your loved one. What do you have in mind? Share your ideas with us!

Requirements of participation:

1. Participants cannot be employed by Fox Rent A Car

2. Leave a comment on this blog with a short description (30-50 words), how you would use a rental car to surprise someone for Valentine’s Day

3. Promotion ends on February 5, 2010 at 12.00 PM PST

4. Participants will be notified by email on February 8, 2010 and have to respond within 24 h with their complete contact information. If we do not receive a response within this given period, we will select another winner.

5. Winners will be selected for originality and creativity by the Fox Rent A Car Marketing Department and therefore may be subjective.

6. Available Cars: Economy through Fullsize, Compact, Intermediate and Standard SUVs

7. Fox Rent A Car will give out 3 rental cars to selected winners for a rental period of 3 days. (Fees, taxes, and optional insurance are not covered by the promotion and have to be paid by winner)

8. Pick up date must be anytime from February 11-14, 2010 at any of our Fox Rent A Car locations.

9. Fox Rent A Car Policies apply.

What are you waiting for?

Share your idea and win a free rental car for Valentine’s Day Weekend from Fox Rent A Car!

What are your plans for the Super Bowl? Are you meeting up with friends at home or do you want finish this great season with other fans in a sports bar?  If you don’t have a Super Bowl party to attend or if you don’t want to throw a party at home, sports bars are always a fun way to go watch the Super Bowl. So here is the list of the best sports bars to watch the Super Bowl this year, in all the Fox Rent A Car locations.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in Burbank

Barney’s Beanery is one of the best sports bars for the Super Bowl in Burbank. There are a large screens all over the bar, with comfortable booth tables, couches and a great atmosphere. You can also find a pretty decent menu for a sport bar.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in Las Vegas

There is quite a large selection of Sports Bars in Las Vegas. Certain bars are dedicated to one NFL team only. However, the best place to watch the Super Bowl in Vegas is not a sports bar. Lagasse’s Stadium at the Palazzo  is THE place to be. The seating in front of the screens makes you feel like you are at the game, with top-notch sound and picture. Don’t worry about missing any of the game, food and drinks are served to you!

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in Los Angeles

Leo’s All Star is the best sports bar in Los Angeles to watch the game. You can watch the game on a 104” projection screen and HD TVs all over the bar. More than great food and a chill atmosphere, it has a great ambiance and video games to keep you entertained.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in Orange County

For a fun and chill spot to watch the game, check out Throwback Sports Bar in Anaheim. Beers are pretty cheap, and there are enough screens to enjoy the game. You can also play pool and other bar games if you are not into the half time show. They also serve breakfast on Sundays during the Football season.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in Phoenix

When you go to a sports bar to watch the Super Bowl, you want to make sure you get to see the game. So you want to find a place with many screens and even maybe a really large one so you don’t miss any of it. Santisi Brothers is then the place to be. On top of being the best location because of the screens all over the bar, you can also enjoy a delicious pizza with your beer.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in Salt Lake City

Lumpys Downtown Salt Lake City has been nominated the best sports bar in town for the past couple years. More than large screens to watch the game, there are also boothes with their own screens, allowing you to really get into the game. They offer a large selection of drinks and a nice menu as well.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in San Diego

The Super Bowl can be a little long and not everyone might want to sit in the bar the whole time. Seau’s on top of being the best sport bars in San Diego also has a great location! Just steps from the mall, you can take a break and go walk around! You can follow the Super Bowl at the bar, but also in their restaurant section, where you can chose from sushi to burgers. The food is delicious, the menu extensive, the atmosphere perfect for a great game.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in San Francisco

Watching Super Bowl in a sports bar should involve lots of screens, good finger food and appetizers and a great beer selection! If you are in San Francisco, don’t look any further; the place you’re looking for is Kezar Pub and restaurant, in Cole Valley.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in Seattle

Just because you are going in a sports bar doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be nice and comfortable! Fox Sport Grill is an upscale sports bar. There is not better place to watch the Super Bowl on large plasma TVs while sitting on comfortable seats. The food is restaurant food, with effort from a real cook, and not defrosted bar food. So if you want to take your significant other for a nice meal without missing out on the game, you both will be pleased!

Don’t miss the Super Bowl, and come watch it with all the other fans around you in a sports bar for a fun and entertaining experience.

If you have a tight budget but still want to travel and discover Los Angeles, not to worry! There are a lot of free things to do in Los Angeles! At Fox Rent A Car we believe it is important to inform you about ways to discover a new city without spending too much, so here is a list of great fun things to do in Los Angeles for free.

Discover Los Angeles for Free:

Take a walk down Sunset Boulevard. It is, after all, a very popular street with a name mentioned in so many movies, you can’t miss it! Reach Rodeo Drive and check out this famous shopping area where “Pretty woman” did her shopping. Then find Hollywood Boulevard and check out the hand prints in front of the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, and along the Walk of Fame with the stars along the sidewalk! You can also visit the Chinese Theater, but it is not free. While you are there, a lot of movie star impersonators  will try to get photographed with you; be aware, this isn’t free as well!
You can also hike to the Hollywood sign. Well technically not exactly to the sign, but close enough. The hills around it are accessible by car and some have small easy hiking trails to get you away from the houses and closer to the sign. You can really enjoy a great view of the city. Don’t forget to also check out Venice Beach and Olvera Street, it is free to cruise there and there is a lot of fun things to see, even if it is just for a walk by the ocean or people watching in Venice Beach or to observe a different culture on Olvera Street.

Free Popular Attractions in Los Angeles

Though you might not have the budget for the entrance to Universal Studios, you can always check out Universal City and its boutiques. It is quite a show. Then if you want a nature break, Griffith Park is also a very popular stop to make while visiting LA. At the Greek Theater they often have concerts going on. It is easy to attend the concert without buying a ticket, just park your car and walk up toward The Observatory - which by the way is another very interesting free attraction in Los Angeles. As long as you are respectful security will leave you alone. So you might not be able to see the show, but you can still take advantage of the music for free!
Another popular attraction in Los Angeles is the La Brea Tar Pits Museum, which offer free entrance every first Tuesday of the month. It is a very interesting fossil museum, where you get to learn a lot about the last Ice Age and observe a large collection of fossils. While talking museums, let’s not forget to mention the Getty Museum, which is free and always presenting incredible exhibits. The Academy of the Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is another fun free things to do in Los Angeles. Its galleries will let you have a closer look at incredible art pieces, and also movie and celebrities’ outfits, and other diverse exhibits. Speaking of celebrities, there are certain TV shows tapings that you can sit in for free. Check the list of TV Shows taping open to the public to know which and when it is free to sit in the audience.

More free stuff to do in Los Angeles:

For various cultural events taking place in Los Angeles all year long, read the Eye Spy LA page. And if you want to get some fresh air you can always drive up to Big Bear and go hiking for the day, or drive to Palm Spring just to check out the area.

Los Angeles is a busy city, with a large venue of events and lot of free fun attractions. So if you have a smaller budget, as you can see, you can still plan a great trip full of activities.

New Year’s Eve in Southern California

Celebrating the beginning of a new year in a different city is fun and exciting. A lot of people like to travel over New Year’s Eve. So Fox Rent A Car, to help you celebrate this great year to end, and an even better one to start, we want to share with you all the best events taking place in Southern California – Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego – on New Year’s Eve.

New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles

Sunset Boulevard is the best place to go. The street is full of bars and clubs all organizing different New Year’s Eve parties to celebrate 2010. Tickets and party packages are available now. Make sure to make your reservations as soon as possible as tickets are limited.

A great way to celebrate well New Year’s Eve is to plan ahead and plan safe. So why not find special package deals where you get your New Year’s dinner, your New Year’s night of celebration and then a room to stay? You can celebrate and have fun and not have to worry about driving as you will be able to do it all in one place! The Bazaar, by Jose Andres is one of the places offering this great opportunity. So make your reservation for this fancy dinning place with delicious cocktails and a great venue that makes you dance all night!

If you are looking for something a bit different this year, why not party on a ship? The Queen Mary in Long Beach offers a great New Year’s Eve celebration. Fireworks, live music, food and hotel accommodations are available. Reservations are necessary.

Of course, you can also enjoy a free New Year’s Eve celebration. Universal City Walk organizes the countdown bash. From 9 pm to 12:30 live music takes over the street and fireworks mark the beginning of the New Year.

New Year’s Eve in Orange County

Of course, in Orange County, there is the New Year’s Eve celebration in Disneyland. This can be a great family fun option to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Orange County. Live music will put you in the mood for a celebration. The fireworks announce midnight. You can enjoy snow in Orange County and all the fun of the special Christmas holidays attractions, and most of all, you get a lot more time to celebrate and enjoy this magic world as the park close at 2 am on this special occasion!

If you want a New Year’s Eve a little more “grown up” the place to be is the Hilton Hotel in Costa Mesa . To celebrate New Year’s Eve, this Orange County Hotel organizes live music, with different stages with different music styles, for all tastes, as well as a fashion show. And if you want to stay the night, rooms are available as well. However, plan your dinner before joining the party, food isn’t served there.

For a very special New Year’s Eve Celebration, the Ambassador Yacht Party takes you for a four-hour cruise. A buffet starts the evening, and then music, dancing and champagne help you close 2009 with elegance and style.

New Year’s Eve in San Diego

As a popular party scene, the Gaslamp quarter in San Diego offers lots of diverse options. All bars and clubs downtown have venues to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Every neighborhoods has its own way of celebrating the New Years and lot of bars around town offer fun and entertaining venues.

If you really want to make this New Year’s Eve extraordinary, there is nothing more special than celebrating on the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier. The view of San Diego and the fireworks itself make the night special. But it even gets better thanks to the amazing buffet, and live music waiting for you!

Of course, hotels such as the Sheraton, the Mariott in Del Mar, or the W Downtown also offer amazing events to help you celebrate with great menus, music and accommodations. Hotels are often the best way to go to assure a safe night of fun.

So where ever you are planning to welcome 2010 in Southern California, a full list of various events is waiting for you. Make your reservations soon so you don’t have to miss out on the best places and scenes to be celebrating New Year’s Eve this year! Have a happy New Year!