Sure, riding Metro saves you from the stress of traffic, reduces your environmental impact and lowers your monthly transportation costs – but did you know it also entitles you to a bunch of great deals around L.A.? That’s what Destination Discounts is all about – and The Source is here to make sure you don’t miss out.  Every week we’ll highlight our favorite deals from Metro’s local partners – destinations, sporting events, concerts, museums, theme parks, shops and more – and provide all the info you need to take advantage of these offers.

L.A. Red Carpet Summer

This summer, LA is rolling out the red carpet and the savings are all yours!  Go to discoverLosAngeles.com and then Go Metro to a variety of special event, dining and lodging offers that make staying close to home an attractive alternative this summer.

20% Off General Admission Tickets and Active or Patron-Level Membership at LACMA [add to Google Calendar]
Visit LACMA, the largest encyclopedic museum West of the Mississippi.
Dates: Through September 15, 2010
Discount: 20% Off General Admission Tickets and Active or Patron-Level Membership
Restrictions: Special Offer must be presented at time of purchase. Cannot be combined with any other certificate or offer. Offer expires September 15, 2010.
How to get it: Visit www.discoverLosAngeles.com/red-carpet to download Red Envelope Exclusive Offers.
Where: LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Boulevard
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Wilshire/Fairfax (20, 217, 720, 780, 920)

Family Friendly

Save 5% on Helicopter Rides at American Heroes Air Show [add to Google Calendar]
Catch the parade of vintage fire emergency vehicles, get up close to top-speed, high-tech helicopters and their crews, and learn about helicopters’ critical role in law enforcement, fire service and national defense with aerial demonstrations from celerity and media pilots.
Dates: Saturday, July 24, 9am-4pm
Discount: 5% discount on helicopter rides from Adventure Helicopter Tours.
Restrictions: None.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro rail ticket or TAP card.
Where: Hansen Dam Recreation & Sports Complex, 11480 Foothill Boulevard
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Foothill/Terra Bella (233, 290), Glenoaks/Osborne St. (166/364, 292)

Save at Downtown Culver City Summer Block Parties [add to Google Calendar]
Taste food from award-winning restaurants, listen to the sound of live music, shop and sample one-of-a-kind boutiques, and visit numerous art galleries.
Dates: Wednesday, July 21, 5-9pm. Every third Wednesday of the month, through October 20.
Discount: Discounts change monthly, so be sure to visit downtownculvercity.com for up-to-date discounts.
Restrictions: None.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro rail ticket or TAP card.
Where: Downtown Culver City
Nearby Metro Bus Stops:  Venice/Overland (33, 733)

Dining

Save 50% Off Select Beverages at BottleRock
Enjoy international cuisine that changes with the season at BottleRock, located in the Metropolitan Lofts in Downtown LA. With choices of cheeses, sandwiches, small plates and desserts, it’s the perfect dining experience to begin or end the night.
Dates: Ongoing.
Discount: Save 50% of select adult beverages.
Restrictions: Limited to select beverages.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro rail ticket or TAP card to your server.
Where: 1050 S Flower Street
Nearby Metro Rail:  Blue Line Pico Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops:  Flower/11th (81, 442, 445, 460), Grand/11th (14/37, 38, 70, 71, 76, 78/79/378, 96, 485)