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! Davee Hallinan is the owner of Good Pony, Inc. They offer private sunset and moonlight...
I'm not a football fan, but when a buddy of mine offered me a free ticket to see the Rams play the Buccaneers (with Tom Brady) at the brand new Sofi Stadium, I jumped at the chance! I had been to many baseball games at Dodgers Stadium and Angels Stadium, but never to...
If you've driven on Jefferson Blvd in Playa Vista, you probably missed the brand new super-hip shopping and restaurant complex there called Free Market Playa Vista. A residential/commercial/retail complex, Free Market has a park/playground-like feel but has eateries,...
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 thing I love about Los Angeles is that I'm constantly discovering new things to do even though I'm a native. One such discovery for me is Terranea, a five-star resort in Palos Verdes. It offers beautiful grounds, great restaurants at a variety of price points, and...
Griffith Park is famous for its observatory, but it also offers some great hiking trails. I'm going to tell you about my favorite trail that takes you from the Greek Theatre to the Griffith Observatory and back. I love this hike because it offers panoramic views of...
If you want a magical date experience during the holidays, check out Descanso Gardens Enchanted: Forest of Light in La Canada Flintridge. It really is "enchanted"! Logistics You definitely should buy your tickets in advance as this does sell out almost every night. In...
There are many wonderful beaches in Los Angeles and Orange County, but many of these are crowded and lack privacy. I'd like to tell you about a "hidden gem" that I found.. a beach that feels like a private beach far away from the crowds of the city. It's a bit of a...
The Ballona Creek Bike Path is a beginner-level bike path completely free of cars and signals, extending from Culver City to Marina del Rey. It can be a great date idea if you go at the right time of day (avoiding the heat of mid-day) and make plans to hang out...
You might have noticed that I've been going on a lot of hikes in the Santa Monica mountains lately. They've all be great, but each seems to be better than the last. At a friend’s recommendation, I did the Los Liones Canyon hike and I think it’s the best...
The Temescal Canyon Loop is a popular trail and is an ideal date hike because it’s the perfect length, it’s just the right difficulty level, it’s very close to civilization, and has some great views and interesting terrain. It’s a great way to spend a weekend morning...
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 things I was recently turned on to is the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook. It offers a great stair workout that puts the Santa Monica stairs to shame,...
I’m a big fan of museums, and Los Angeles has some great ones, including the Getty, the Getty Villa, LACMA/La Brea Tar Pits, and the California Science Center. But, I recently re-visited the continually-expanding Huntington Library and I concluded that it’s the...
The Griffith Park Observatory is not only one of the most popular tourist attractions in Los Angeles, it’s also a great place to go for an after-dinner date with someone special, and most of the attractions there are free! The Biggest Thing to Worry About:...
I recently had a friend visiting from out of town who wanted to go horseback riding in the LA area. I had never ridden a horse before, but I was willing to give it a try. Well, I am glad I did, because it was an awesome experience and I had a blast! Here’s...