For the next 10 days I will be sharing with you the top 10 things to do in Los Angeles on a tight budget. Feel free to chime in if you have a story about any of the places I list.

Day 1) Head towards the ocean and park the car when the smell of incense becomes overwhelming…Welcome to Venice Beach!

Tourists, locals and artists flock to this classic LA destination. Street vendors and performers line the boardwalk and everyone seems to be in awe of each other. The faces may change daily, but most of the time you will run into a few regulars.

No matter what day or time you visit, chances are you will most likely see the Venice Beach staple and SoCal icon, Hendrix on Blades. This character glides up and down the beach strumming an electric guitar with a hip amp. He may be the most notable performer, but Muscle Beach has been known to display some real talent from time to time. After all, this is where our governor got his break.