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 romantic. See some of my picks below that meet these criteria.It’s important to pick a first date location where you and your date will feel safe since you presumably don’t know each other very well.  It should also offer an easy way to exit if one of you decides it isn’t working early on. Thus, a two-hour wilderness hike far away from civilization is not a good...…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 romantic. See some of my picks below that meet these criteria.It’s important to pick a first date location where you and your date will feel safe since you presumably don’t know each other very well.  It should also offer an easy way to exit if one of you decides it isn’t working early on. Thus, a two-hour wilderness hike far away from civilization is not a good...WW…

There are some really great date ideas in Los Angeles that are cheap or free. Here’s my list!Hiking tops many lists of cheap date ideas for good reason. I have yet to meet someone who doesn’t enjoy getting into nature for a while. Pack a lunch or snack to turn a hike into more of a picnic date. There are tons of places to hike in the Los Angeles area, from the Santa Monica mountains to Culver City to Griffith Park to the San Gabriel Mountains. Here are my favorite easy hikes on the West Side:If you’re more towards mid-city, downtown, Burbank, or East LA, there are great hiking trails at...…There are some really great date ideas in Los Angeles that are cheap or free. Here’s my list!Hiking tops many lists of cheap date ideas for good reason. I have yet to meet someone who doesn’t enjoy getting into nature for a while. Pack a lunch or snack to turn a hike into more of a picnic date. There are tons of places to hike in the Los Angeles area, from the Santa Monica mountains to Culver City to Griffith Park to the San Gabriel Mountains. Here are my favorite easy hikes on the West Side:If you’re more towards mid-city, downtown, Burbank, or East LA, there are great hiking trails at...WW…

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 on weekend nights. Here are my picks for the best date ideas in Hollywood, and I’m also including Los Feliz since it’s adjacent.If you read my site, you know that I believe Yamashiro is one of the best date restaurants in Los Angeles. The ambiance is amazing, whether you’re dining inside or in the inner courtyard.But what...…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 on weekend nights. Here are my picks for the best date ideas in Hollywood, and I’m also including Los Feliz since it’s adjacent.If you read my site, you know that I believe Yamashiro is one of the best date restaurants in Los Angeles. The ambiance is amazing, whether you’re dining inside or in the inner courtyard.But what...WW…

The mid-city area of Los Angeles offers some of the best restaurants and coolest attractions around, making it a prime date destination. By “mid city”, I’m referring to the area roughly between La Cienaga Blvd on the West and Western on the East, north of Pico and south of Melrose (although some of the venues I list are slightly outside of these boundaries).Here are my favorite date spots in L.A.’s mid city area!The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is a signature attraction in Los Angeles. If you’re even remotely into movies, this is a “must-see”. Housed in a former May Company...…The mid-city area of Los Angeles offers some of the best restaurants and coolest attractions around, making it a prime date destination. By “mid city”, I’m referring to the area roughly between La Cienaga Blvd on the West and Western on the East, north of Pico and south of Melrose (although some of the venues I list are slightly outside of these boundaries).Here are my favorite date spots in L.A.’s mid city area!The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is a signature attraction in Los Angeles. If you’re even remotely into movies, this is a “must-see”. Housed in a former May Company...WW…

There are some really charming destinations in Orange County, CA, ideal for a romantic date! Here are my favorites.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 are a nightmare. But, for good reason, as the little beach community has tons of charm.Have dinner (make reservations) or lunch at one of the great restaurants there, check out the boutiques and shops, then walk along the beach and up to the boardwalk in the cliffs of Heisler Park. This place is mega-romantic and feels like Hawaii in places.For...…There are some really charming destinations in Orange County, CA, ideal for a romantic date! Here are my favorites.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 are a nightmare. But, for good reason, as the little beach community has tons of charm.Have dinner (make reservations) or lunch at one of the great restaurants there, check out the boutiques and shops, then walk along the beach and up to the boardwalk in the cliffs of Heisler Park. This place is mega-romantic and feels like Hawaii in places.For...WW…