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My Favorite “Secret” Beach – Lechuza Beach Malibu
There are many wonderful beaches in Los Angeles and Orange County, but many of these are crowded and lack privacy. I'd...
A Relaxing Bike Ride on the West Side – The Ballona Creek Bike Path
The Ballona Creek Bike Path is a beginner-level bike path completely free of cars and signals, extending from...
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,...
19 Fun & Romantic Pasadena Date Ideas
Pasadena has some amazing places to take a date! It’s got fine restaurants, bars, shopping areas, cultural events,...
L.A. Vegan Date Restaurants Even Carnivores Will Enjoy
Has this ever happened to you: You’re a meat-lover, but your date is a vegan, and you've never been to a vegan...
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....
The Best Romantic Restaurants and Bars on Ocean Avenue Santa Monica
Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica has a collection of great restaurants and bars with some amazing sunset views. ...
Los Liones Canyon Trail – My Favorite Date Hike in the Santa Monica Mountains
You might have noticed that I've been going on a lot of hikes in the Santa Monica mountains lately. They've all...
Temescal Canyon – An Ideal Date Hike in the Santa Monica Mountains
The Temescal Canyon Loop is a popular trail and is an ideal date hike because it’s the perfect length, it’s just 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...
Hike the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook for an Awesome View near Downtown Culver City
As a Los Angeles native, I'm always amazed that I am still discovering cool new things to do in the city. One of the...
The Best Museum Date in LA: The Huntington Library and Gardens
I’m a big fan of museums, and Los Angeles has some great ones, including the Getty, the Getty Villa, LACMA/La Brea Tar...
Have a Great Date at Griffith Park Observatory at Night
The Griffith Park Observatory is not only one of the most popular tourist attractions in Los Angeles, it’s also a...
The Skyroom in Long Beach (closed for renovation until August 2024)
SPECIAL NOTE: Unfortunately, the Skyroom is now closed for a multi-year remodel in 2018, set to re-open in August 2024...
Horseback Riding with Malibu Riders: A Fun and Unique Date Idea
I recently had a friend visiting from out of town who wanted to go horseback riding in the LA area. I had never...
The Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival
Depending on what type of entertainment you and your date enjoy, the Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival might...
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...
A Unique Date Idea for the Adventurous: Venice First Friday Food Trucks
NOTE: Venice First Fridays is on hiatus due to COVID 19 until further notice On every first Friday of the month, over...
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. ...
An Easy Date Hike with Great Views at Will Rogers State Park
Will Rogers State Park in Pacific Palisades offers an easy hike with some nice views of Century City to the Santa...
Casa Del Mar – A Classy Date Lounge by the Ocean
A worthy stop in any Santa Monica date itinerary is the Casa Del Mar hotel, with its grand Lobby Lounge and amazing...
How to Have the Best Hollywood Bowl Experience
The Hollywood Bowl can be an amazing, magical Southern California experience. Or, it can be a frustrating exercise...
How to Have an Amazing Date at Disneyland
Disneyland is not a place that usually comes to mind when you are thinking of where to take a date. But, I've had some...
Yamashiro – One of the Most Romantic Restaurants in L.A.
Yamashiro is one of my all-time favorite date restaurants in Los Angeles. The ambiance is right out of a Samurai...