Hollywood, CA is known for many things - its nightlife, the entertainment industry, and sometimes as a tourist trap. But Hollywood also has some of the best date destinations in the L.A. area, as long as you know how to avoid some of the insane traffic that can happen...
Restaurants and Bars
The Best Late-Night Dessert Hangouts in Every Part of Los Angeles
The perfect way to extend a great date is to grab dessert at one of these spots! You'll definitely want to bookmark this article because there will be a time when you want to continue a good date into the evening after most restaurants close. Here are some great...
The Best West Hollywood and Sunset Strip Date Ideas
The city of West Hollywood has some of the hottest restaurants and date destinations in Los Angeles. It encompasses the most happening stretches of the Sunset Strip, Santa Monica Boulevard, and Melrose Avenue. If you really want to impress a date, you should...
Date Night at Spago’s New Outdoor Pavilion
Like many restaurants during the pandemic, Spago in Beverly Hills was in need of additional outdoor dining space. It recently expanded its outdoor dining capacity big time with the 6,500 sq. ft. "Spago L’extérieur", or what people like me call the "Spago Outdoor...
The Best West L.A. / Beverly Hills Date Ideas
"The West Side" of Los Angeles has some great restaurants and date spots. Here are some of my favorites! 1. The Getty Center The Getty Center, located off of the 405 freeway, is hands-down, one of the best date spots in Los Angeles. Aside from the museum, it also has...
The Most Romantic Restaurants in Los Angeles for Those Special Occasions
This is my list of the most romantic restaurants in Los Angeles that you need to book for anniversaries, birthdays, Valentine's day, or when you really want to impress someone 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...
The Best 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 High-Rise 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 in Los Angeles Mid City and 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, coleslaw, beans, potatoes, biscuits, and of course the sauces! Here are some of my favorite BBQ places in LA's West...
Have a Great Date Night at Wolfgang Puck’s Spago in Beverly Hills
Wolfgang 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 Hills on...
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 Coolest Vintage Bars in Los Angeles That Are Sure to Amaze
If you're looking for an extraordinary place to bring a date, 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! 1. Clifton's / The Pacific Seas (DTLA) The first floor of...
Why the Downtown LA Arts District is An Amazing Date Destination
The Arts District is one of the most vibrant and hip areas of the city. Located east of Downtown Los Angeles, the Arts District is one of my favorite daytime date destinations in the entire LA area! It's undergone an amazing revitalization with cool galleries,...
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...