The Ponies

So, this option isn't exactly anything out of the ordinary, but it is one that many of us tend to forget about...the race track! Santa Anita (Arcadia) is open from December through April and Hollywood Park (Inglewood) is open from April to July. There are also autumn dates, but they haven't been announced yet. I personally prefer the Santa Anita race track.

It is always great to go to the track with a group of friends and enjoy the races, food and a few drinks, of course. The parks always have some type of promotion going on, so check the park's promotion calendar online and you may benefit from free admission, or a free towel.

Admission for Santa Anita ranges from $3.50 to $20.00 and parking is as little as $4! For more info visit: http://www.santaanita.com/

Admission for Hollywood Park ranges from $7.00 to $20.00 and parking is only $3. For more info, visit: http://www.hollywoodpark.com/

SoCal Savings - For a limited time, Santa Anita race track is offering free admission on Fridays. On Fridays, guests can also get $1 hot dogs, $1 sodas, $1 popcorn & $1 beer. Not so, shabby, huh? The outting can definitely be inexpensive, the key is not to go overboard with the betting!