Romantic Date Ideas in LA - Los Angeles.net

When it comes to romantic date ideas in LA, there is no shortage of unique and exciting activities for couples to enjoy. In fact, Los Angeles is such a lucky city for love that dozens of movies have been made on the topic—Yes Man, Valentine’s Day, Pretty Woman and The Holiday, just to name a few. This Valentine’s Day, locals and visitors can star in their own romantic comedies by taking their plus one on one of the following romantic LA dates.

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Wine Safari at Saddlerock Ranch

Malibu

On its own, wine tasting in Malibu is a fun date idea; when coupled with a jeep safari tour and sightings of water buffalo and zebra, it becomes a wildly romantic experience for Valentine’s Day. This two-hour wine tasting safari at Saddlerock Ranch takes oenophiles on a tour through the vineyards where they’ll stop for six tastings and small bites with a view of the ocean as the backdrop.

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Picnic at Griffith Observatory

Griffith Park

As upscale restaurants climb in popularity, the underrated picnic falls on the list of romantic LA dates. But there’s something so charming about planning, preparing and packing a spread (or picking up a basket from The Oaks Gourmet) and enjoying an afternoon outdoors with few distractions. With expanses of green space and views in LA, from the Griffith Observatory to Dockweiler State Beach, a romantic date is easier and more affordable than ever.

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Night of Love and Art at the Natural History Museum

Downtown

Tango, wine and afternoon siestas make Latin American countries some of the world’s most romantic. As part of its Grandes Maestros exhibit, The Natural History Museum combines the folk art and amor of Ibero-America with the Night of Love and Art on February 13. For $30 a person, guests can enjoy a tequila tasting, taco bar, DJ music and Valentine’s crafts.

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Helicopter Tour with Champagne Toast

Malibu

Couples can soar on cloud nine with a helicopter ride. After a sightseeing tour of popular landmarks, the helicopter lands on a private mountaintop overlooking the Malibu coastline. While the original package comes with a champagne toast, those who want to enhance the romance can splurge on the Romance Package to double private time on the mountain and impress their date with roses and dessert.

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Valentine's Festival at Descanso Gardens

La Canada Flintridge

On February 14, the already enchanting Descanso Gardens become even more romantic with the Valentine’s Festival. From 11 am to 7 pm, visitors can take pictures with their loved one at the photo kiosk, stroll through the gardens to enjoy reenactments of the Bard’s famous love scenes with Shakespeare’s Lovers in the Garden production, and indulge in a four-course dinner prepared by Patina chefs.

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Whale Watching Cruise

Newport Beach

February is an ideal time for whale watching as gray whales start the second leg of their migration, journeying north from the Baja Peninsula to the Bering Sea. Many companies in Long Beach, Marina Del Rey and Newport Beach offer daily whale watching tours and special Valentine’s Day dinner and champagne brunch cruises.

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Couples Massage at The Raven

Silver Lake and Santa Monica

Valentine’s Day should be filled with relaxation and love, but it’s often a stressful game of comparing whose flower bouquet is bigger. At The Raven spa, couples can escape from cramped dinner tables and other such drama to an oasis in the center of the city. Any of their massages, like the Rock Star or Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, can be adapted for couples to enjoy together.

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Tea by the Sea and Love Stories in Greece and Rome

The Getty Villa, Malibu

With its gorgeous architecture and history, the Getty Villa is a romantic date spot any day of the year. Couples on Valentine’s Day can take advantage of the afternoon tea and Love Stories of Greece and Rome event. Served every Saturday, the Getty Villa’s Tea by the Sea offers sandwiches and pastries made with the herbs, fruits and veggies that grow on the property.

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Breakfast at Tiffany's Screening at Los Angeles Theatre

Downtown

Traditionally, the Hollywood Forever Cemetery has been the designated screening location of Cinespia’s classic Valentine’s Day films. This year, the company will highlight a different historical venue with their showing of Breakfast at Tiffany’s at the Los Angeles Theatre, a still-standing monument from the 1930s film era funded by Charlie Chaplin.

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Cooking Class with Conrad Gallagher

Manhattan Beach

Rather than serving couples a romantic meal to feed them for one night, Michelin-starred chef Conrad Gallagher teaches them to cook a lifetime of delicious dishes. Seasoned foodies and beginners will enjoy Gallagher’s specialized classes, learning to cook classic French beef bourguignon, seafood, tapas and breakfast favorites, best served in bed on Valentine’s Day.

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