Arcadia, California on a Shoestring Budget

• Day 1: Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden - Explore the 127-acre botanical garden featuring diverse plant life, wildlife habitats, and more. Don't miss the Queen Anne Cottage and Santa Anita Depot Museum.
• Day 2: Westfield Santa Anita - Shop at this mall with a variety of shops and restaurants. Catch a movie at AMC Santa Anita 16 or go bowling at 300 Bowl.
• Day 3: Arcadia County Park - Spend the day at the park with picnic areas, playgrounds, a small lake for fishing, tennis and volleyball courts, and hiking trails.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden (3 hours, $15 per person)
• Westfield Santa Anita (4 hours, varies)
• Arcadia County Park (5-6 hours, free)
Total Estimated Cost: $15 per person

Transportation

A car is recommended to get around Arcadia as public transportation may not be reliable. Travel time between locations is less than 20 minutes.

Car rental is available starting at $30 per day. Uber/Lyft can also be used, with an estimated cost of $10-15 per ride.

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, visit Santa Anita Park for horse racing or the nearby Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens. If you have less time, skip the Westfield Santa Anita and spend more time at the Arboretum or the County Park.

Airports

Arcadia is located in the Greater Los Angeles area. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the closest major airport, located about 32 miles southwest of Arcadia. Bob Hope Airport (BUR) in Burbank and John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana are also nearby.