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.
This week in Family Friendly:
This week in Arts/Entertainment:
This week in Dining:
Don’t forget to check out the other participating restaurants (there’s 20 of them!) offering discounts to Metro riders in our Destination Discounts Dining Map.
Details after the jump.
Family Friendly
Free ice skate rental at Toyota Sports Center
Come ice skate, play hockey and celebrate special events at the Toyota Sports Center, the official training center of the Los Angeles Kings and Lakers, as well as Olympic Champion Figure Skater, Evan Lysacek. Admission is $7 for children and $8 for adults.
Dates: Ongoing
Discount: Free ice skate rental (value of $3.50)
Restrictions: None.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro rail ticket or TAP card at the box office.
Where: 555 N. Nash Street
Nearby Metro Rail: Green Line El Segundo Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Nash/Grand (232, 626)
Arts/Entertainment
Save $3 on John Lennon, Songwriter Exhibit at GRAMMY Museum
Learn about John Lennon’s early influences; his time with the Quarry Men and the transition into the early Beatles; his songwriting collaborations with McCartney; and his transition from Beatle to a solo artist/songwriter and his work with Ono.
Dates: Ongoing
Discount: $3 off any adult admission
Restrictions: None.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro rail ticket or TAP card at the GRAMMY Museum Box Office.
Where: 800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Nearby Rail: Blue Line Pico Station, Red/Purple Line 7th Street Metro Center Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Figueroa/Pico (81, 442, 445, 460, 701, 721, Silver Line), Olympic/Figueroa (28, 728)
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)
Categories: Destination Discounts, Metro Lifestyle