If you're looking for a unique, fun, and super romantic date idea, how about a guided horseback ride at Griffith Park during sunset? It doesn't get much more romantic than that! My good friend, Davee Hallinan, is the owner of Good Pony, Inc. She offers private sunset...
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The Best First Date Spots in Los Angeles
Good planning is key on first dates First impressions are critical, so first dates are very important. The location you pick should be fun, but not too distracting. It should be edgy, but not too crazy. The logistics need to be right, and of course, it should be...
The Best Museum Date Ideas in LA
I believe that visiting a museum is a great date idea. 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. And Los Angeles...
The Best Orange County Date Ideas
Orange County actually has some really charming destinations that are ideal for a romantic date! Here are my favorites. 1. Laguna Beach My pick for the best Orange County date area is Laguna Beach. Once a secluded beach town, the secret is out, and traffic and parking...
The Coolest Date Spots in Venice, CA
Venice has become one of the hippest areas of the West Side. Here are my top ideas for fun and interesting dates in Venice. 1. Abbott Kinney My favorite date hangout area in Venice is Abbott Kinney Blvd, named "The Coolest Block in America" by GQ magazine. This short,...
The Best Free and Cheap Date Ideas in Los Angeles
Going on dates can be really expensive, but it doesn't have to be. There are some really great date ideas in Los Angeles that are cheap or free. Here's my list! 1. Hiking Trail to Sandstone Peak Hiking tops many lists of cheap date ideas for good reason. I have yet to...
The Best Fun and Romantic Date Ideas in Culver City
Culver City is one of the most underrated date destinations in the Los Angeles area. It's packed with really hip, fun, and romantic places that are ideal for a date. Here are my top recommendations. 1. The Culver Hotel I consider the Culver Hotel to be the jewel...
Twenty Fun & Romantic Pasadena Date Ideas
Pasadena has some amazing places to take a date! It’s got fine restaurants, bars, shopping areas, cultural events, museums, and a lot more, making it worth visiting even if you live far away. Here are my top date ideas in Pasadena and the surrounding area! 1....
My Four Favorite Restaurants in Old Town Pasadena
There are so many great restaurants, bars, and hangouts in Old Town Pasadena, it can be difficult to choose. Here are my personal favorites based on food, service, and ambiance, in no particular order. 1. Mi Piace Right in the heart of Old Town on the...
Tips for Having a Great Time at a Staples Center Sporting Event
Home of the Lakers, Clippers, and Kings, and host to concerts and other events, the Crypto.com Arena (formerly the Staples Center) is a prime attraction in downtown Los Angeles in spite of its terrible new name. Here are my tips to make your visit fun and hassle-free....
The Best Santa Monica Date Ideas
Santa Monica is an obvious and popular destination for hanging out with friends or someone special. It's got lots of great restaurants, the beach, and it's very walkable. Here are some of my favorite date ideas in Santa Monica. 1. Calabra Rooftop Restaurant and...
Romantic Date Ideas in Long Beach
When you think of great places to go on a date near L.A., Long Beach usually doesn’t immediately come to mind. Yet, I recently spent a few days there and was blown away by how beautiful and romantic parts of Long Beach are. I’m not a Long Beach local, but...