Romantic Date Ideas in Los Angeles
Los Angeles has some amazing world-class date destinations and activities.
But, many of these are not so easy to find. I created this site to share all of the best date ideas I’ve discovered as a Los Angeles native.
If you’re single, check out the best places to meet single people in LA. I hope you enjoy this site and find it useful. – Brian
The Most Romantic Restaurants in Los Angeles for Valentine’s Day
This is my list of the most romantic restaurants in Los Angeles that you need to book for anniversaries, birthdays, Valentine's day (book early), or just to make someone feel extra special. The restaurants on this list either have exceptional ambiance, or exceptional...
The Best Date Ideas in Malibu, Topanga, and the Pacific Palisades
Malibu is a great place for an all-day or half-day date when you want to get away from it all without straying too far from the Los Angeles area. You get beautiful beaches and mountains, as well as great restaurants and other attractions. Check out these date ideas in...
My Top 20 Downtown L.A. Date Ideas
Downtown Los Angeles is an ideal date destination with great restaurants, bars, and attractions, many of which are within walking distance. Traffic and parking can be difficult in downtown L.A., so park your car in a good central location (like Pershing Square) and...
The Most Romantic Restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles: 71 Above
71 Above an ideal destination for a special occasion like an anniversary or birthday, or if you just really want to impress someone on a first date! Often, restaurants with a gimmick like a good view or special location have mediocre food. That's not the case with 71...
The Best BBQ on Los Angeles’ West Side
Los Angeles is not a town known for its BBQ, but it actually does have some good spots if you know where to look! I love barbecue: the brisket, ribs, cole slaw, beans, potatoes, biscuits, and of course the sauces! Here are some of my favorite BBQ places on LA's West...
Have a Great Date Night at Wolfgang Puck’s Spago in Beverly Hills
Wolgang Puck is arguably one of the most famous chefs in the world. His flagship restaurant, Spago, in Beverly Hills, has been on my bucket list for a while, and I finally got to try it! Getting There and Parking Spago is located in the heart of Beverly...
The Best First Date Ideas in Los Angeles
If you're going on a first date with someone you don't know very well, planning the right kind of date is critical! True first dates, where you don't know each other very well, have special requirements in addition to the obvious stuff like being fun and romantic....
The Coolest Vintage Bars in Los Angeles That Are Sure to Amaze
If you're looking for an extraordinary place to bring a date to, or just a place where you can hang out with friends, check out some of my favorite vintage Los Angeles bars below. These will surely impress! Clifton's / The Pacific Seas (DTLA) The first...
The Best Museum Date Ideas in LA
I believe that a museum is a great place to go to on a date. It's quiet so you can talk, and there are usually interesting things to see and comment on. Maybe you can even show off some of the stuff you learned in that art history class you took in college....
Wicked Lit: A Unique Immersive Halloween Theater Experience
If you're looking for a really unique and cool Halloween-themed date idea, check out Wicked Lit, an immersive outdoor theater experience running from late September to mid November at the Mountain View Mausoleum & Cemetery in Altadena. What Is...
Romantic Destinations in Los Angeles
Downtown LA
Pasadena
Santa Monica
Culver City
Long Beach
Disneyland
Hollywood Bowl
Downtown Arts District
Lechuza Beach Malibu
Abalone Cove Palos Verdes
Restaurants in Old Town Pasadnea
Ocean Avenue Restaurants and Bars
Los Liones Trail
Temescal Canyon
Huntington Library and Gardens
Griffith Park Observatory
Will Rogers State Park
Spago Beverly Hills
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How to Meet New People at a Party When You Hardly Know Anyone
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Where Single People Live in Los Angeles
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