{"id":6664,"date":"2011-08-10T12:53:11","date_gmt":"2011-08-10T19:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/northstarmoving.com\/blog\/?p=6664"},"modified":"2014-08-03T22:11:07","modified_gmt":"2014-08-04T05:11:07","slug":"things-to-do-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/2011\/things-to-do-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things to do this Summer, Before it Ends!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6665\" title=\"things to do this summer before it ends\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/things-to-do-this-summer-before-it-ends-150x130.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"130\" \/>Back to school supplies, cooler nights and empty movie theaters can only mean one thing\u2026 the end of summer is fast approaching. Before you\u2019re back indoors tied down to your favorite Fall TV shows, get outdoors and try some of these Los Angeles must do things to do this summer. While most of these things to do this summer are free, all are worth trying. Quick! Grab your list of things to do this summer and add these 5 summer musts before it\u2019s too late.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-6792\" title=\"things to do this summer- the getty museum\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/things-to-do-this-summer-the-getty-museum1-150x130.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"130\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.getty.edu\/museum\/programs\/performances\/saturdays_405.html\" target=\"_blank\">Saturdays off the 405<\/a> \u2013 The Getty Center-\u00a0<\/strong>Add a little culture to your things to do this summer, by visiting The Getty Center at sunset. You will enjoy outdoor music from up and coming bands, evening views of the city, and after dark tours of the galleries. Best part, it\u2019s FREE! Free things to do this summer automatically jump to the top of the list!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6678 alignright\" title=\"things to do this summer-the hollywood bowl\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/things-to-do-this-summer-the-hollywood-bowl-150x130.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"130\" \/><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><strong>Picnic at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hollywoodbowl.com\/tickets\/calendar.cfm\" target=\"_blank\">The Hollywood Bowl<\/a>&#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Most Los Angeles natives have the bowl at the top of the \u201cthings to do this summer \u201clist. Classic summer shows like \u201cSound of Music Sing-a-long\u201d or John Williams\u2019 music in films night, are family traditions. Remember to pack your take out, wine and dessert. \u00a0Great friends, food, music and fireworks, are all great things to do this summer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-6688\" title=\"things to do this summer-outdoor movies\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/things-to-do-this-summer-outdoor-movies-150x130.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"130\" \/>Outdoor Moving Screening-<\/strong>\u00a0Now that summer blockbusters have come and gone and, enjoy a movie night a la fresco! Whether it\u2019s renting a projector and inviting your friends to a backyard screening of a classic film or checking outdoor screenings all over LA, watching movies outdoors should be at the top of your things to do this summer list. For a more creative experience try the Hollywood Forever Cemetery <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cinespia.org\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cinespia\u2019s screenings<\/a> or you can always watch Jaws in your pool!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-6783\" title=\"things to do this summer- Catalina\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/things-to-do-this-summer-Catalina-150x130.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"130\" \/>Visit Catalina Island-\u00a0<\/strong>Didn&#8217;t\u00a0have time for a vacation this summer? Then a weekend or day trip is a must for your things to do this summer. Take the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.catalinaexpress.com\/birthday_promo.php\" target=\"_blank\">Catalina Express<\/a> and ride free on your birthday! Escape the city for a little island life and be a tourist for the day.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><strong>Bonfire at the Beach-<\/strong>\u00a0You can\u2019t things to do this summer without thinking great waves and fresh salty air! Pack the cooler and get your friends and family to one of these <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beachcalifornia.com\/beach-bonfires-california.html\" target=\"_blank\">bonfire approved beaches<\/a> and stay past sunset to roast marsh mellow around the fire (Another freebie for things to do this summer)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/natalielucier\/3653101587\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6727 aligncenter\" title=\"things to do this summer-bonfire at the beach\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/things-to-do-this-summer-bonfire-at-the-beach.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"576\" height=\"383\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nDon\u2019t let summer pass you by. There are so many things to do this summer; it\u2019s time to get started. 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