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It needs to be romantic without being too formal, special without being too expensive and cool without being tragically so. Make sure not to skip some of the most decadent sticky buns in the city. Time Out Los Angeles. Get us in your inbox Sign up to our newsletter for the latest and greatest from your city and beyond. We already have this email.
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Check out our list of L. The hottest gay cruising spots to meet men might surprise you. Check out fresh produce and quirky vendor wares, and then sip tasty chai lattes together on the grass as you listen to the live band. Street parking is available as well as a validated lot nearby. Great first date place, the ambience alone gives you lots to chat about.
It has interesting artwork on the walls and delicious freshly made donut holes that you can share. Come for the coffee and the unique atmosphere, but stay for the brunch. Just keep in mind that this place gets packed, so try to go early if you can say, before 11am to grab a coffee before the weekend rush. Then have some shared appetizers or order dinner if things are going well. The vintage armchairs, piano bar, handcrafted cocktails, and modern tasty fare create the perfect setting for a first date conversation. All this ambiance is housed in a structure that is a National Historic Landmark and almost a century old, yet gracefully maintained.
We always choose a lovely and relaxing restaurant, wine bar, or lounge for an evening date. The night is so much more romantic and mysterious; day coffee dates feel too much like interviews. For first dates, first impressions are crucial, and FIG is a fantastic choice. Located within the Fairmont Miramar Hotel, FIG always impresses our clients with its classy ambiance and location right near the ocean.
With an abundance of free parking, it gets really crowded, so consider going early in the morning or closer to closing time which is 1pm. Bring your tote bags to collect armfuls of organic produce, and be sure to stop for ALL the free food samples. The first date spot in Los Angeles is located on Beverly Boulevard, where there are many eclectic shops and even better people watching. Take a walk together to explore or just sit and watch the sunset.
Either way your date will thank you!
Stopping in for a dessert at Milk makes for a perfect walk-and-talk first date. I would say take a date, who is more on the adventurous side so that you both can appreciate the many hidden coves, romantic nooks, and amazing sights from ranging from Art Deco, tiki, to remnants of a forest grove. Enjoy a pair of mimosas together on the patio of Venice Whaler for a great weekend morning first date. Try to show up before 11am to make sure you get a seat, though. Plus, thanks to its convenient location in Venice on Washington Blvd.
If both of you have dogs, why not go to a dog park together? Hanging out while watching the dogs play will keep things super low-key.
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Plus, aside from how the two of you get along, seeing how your dogs get along could be interesting too. Meet up for a tea or coffee first … a little caffeine never hurts on a first date! Library Bar on 6th St. Its swank library-themed decor — from the book-lined walls to comfy couches — makes it a popular hangout for both downtown locals as well as a favorite spot for filming.
Otherwise, you can sit at the bar, tables, or their outdoor patio. Back a few years to when I was a local, this was one of my favorite date ideas in Los Angeles. Its fun-loving wall decor, raucous crowd, and zero amount of pretentiousness will practically guarantee a relaxed evening. They also have huge TVs one that looks almost theater-size in the Burbank location for avid sports watching. The Basement does an exceptional job of this. On a second date, staring at each other across a dinner table for two hours might be hard.
So keep things light with an activity like an escape room!
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Be sure to take a long walk, because the further down you go, the less crowded it is. Both semi-private and romantic, walking along El Matador is a lovely setting for a second date. Parking is available in the lot or on PCH. Bring your hiking gear and even your dogs! Like those scenes straight out of romantic comedies, ice skating dates never fail to disappoint.
They transform the corner of 5th and Arizona into an 8,sq. With a little planning, the Getty Center is a world class place to have a date and since it does take some commitment to get up to the top of the Getty by tram, I recommend it for a second or third date. You can pick the activities so that it can be as intellectual or casual and as short or long as you wish.
Either way, the incredible views of LA are guaranteed to impress! Known for its impressive collection of fossils and skeletons from prehistoric animals in Los Angeles, this museum includes an interesting excavation tour of the asphalt areas where many of Ice Age animal bones were found, and a cool gift shop where you can score some kitschy dinosaur-themed gifts. Try to find parking along 6th St otherwise, they have a paid lot. It offers different audio and visual art displays in a series of degree domes, as well as special events for an added price. Ride the Ferris wheel, get a couple of funnel cakes, and watch the sunset.
Hit the sand at dusk, and you might be lucky enough to catch a drum circle before watching the sunset. Grab a coffee nearby, then walk over to The Last Bookstore to create a second experience out of your first. The botanical gardens at Huntington Library are a must-see.