1. Overview
This article provides essential tips and resources for finding discounts on attractions, dining, and entertainment in the Los Angeles area. From discount cards to local offers, discover how to save while exploring the City of Angels.
General
The first place to check for discounted attractions is the local CVB website. LA Tourism has eliminated their special offer page, but the Anaheim CVB and the Long Beach CVB websites both share special offers from their members. Additionally, the AAA offers many discounts for members traveling to L.A., including discounts on major attractions.
Attractions
These major attractions often provide discount coupons or package deals:
- Disneyland – Does not provide single-day discounts. However, a 3-day Disneyland Park-Hopper Ticket is included in the Southern California CityPass.
- Universal Studios – Offers local discounts on their website, and it’s included in the 3 to 7-day Go Los Angeles Card.
- Knott’s Berry Farm – Presents the largest online advance discount. When factoring in fees, Knott’s tickets may be below their own discount price on Goldstar; it’s also included in the Go Los Angeles Card.
- Six Flags Magic Mountain – By keeping an eye on the Six Flags website, you can benefit from promotions throughout the year where certain branded products yield admission discounts. It’s also included in the Go Los Angeles Card.
- The Queen Mary offers discounted combo tickets with the Aquarium of the Pacific on both of their websites. They sometimes also provide discount tickets through Goldstar; it’s also included in the Go Los Angeles Card.
- Aquarium of the Pacific features discounted combo tickets with the Queen Mary and offers discount tickets through Goldstar. It’s also part of the Go Los Angeles Card.
Moreover, some museums provide dollar-off coupons on their websites. Discounts may also be available on platforms such as Goldstar, Groupon, or Living Social. You can also check out the list of Free LA Museums and Museum Free Days.
If you opt for the Starline Tours Hop-On Hop-Off Tour, your ticket grants you 2 for 1 or percent-off discounts at various attractions.
Theatre and More
Goldstar offers discounted tickets to numerous theatre productions, sporting events, musical events, museums, attractions, and even spa services in Southern California. Typically, tickets are half price, and some offers are complimentary (with a service charge). A few may only boast slight discounts, which can be diminished by fees.
LA Stage Tix and Plays411 provide advance half-price theatre tickets online for L.A. area theatres.
Attraction Discount Cards and Packages
For additional savings, the following companies offer dining, entertainment, and attraction discount packages, cards, and coupon books:
The Go Los Angeles Card is a flat-rate card based on the number of days used, granting free entry into over 30 attractions, including museums, tours, and venues not included in other cards or packages.
The Entertainment Book is a coupon book and discount card offering savings at fine dining and fast food restaurants, attractions, tours, cruises, hotels, rental cars, groceries, and more.
CityPass provides the Southern California CityPass for discounts on a combination of major theme parks, including Disneyland, LEGOLAND, and SeaWorld.
Websites
Groupon.com offers an innovative approach to saving money on food, attractions, travel, and various activities in the LA area by providing volume discounts for a minimum number of purchases. You can receive daily deals to your inbox or search the site for available offers. While many deals were once time-limited, a significant number now run indefinitely.
Similar in concept, Living Social offers daily deals delivered to your inbox, covering restaurants, attractions, travel, spa services, and more. Their Restaurants Plus program allows you to register credit cards in advance, earning you 10% back at participating restaurants.
GiltCity serves as a high-end version of Groupon, presenting discounts on select luxury services, fine dining, health and beauty treatments, and goods.