The Brentwood Country Mart is a step back in time. Built in 1948, the original barn is a stark contrast to the McMansions around it in this fancy part of LA. Lots of expensive designer shops mingle in with cobblestone courtyards, a fire [more...]

The Getty Villa is a cliff-top beauty of a building overlooking the Pacific. There are collections of Greek, Etruscan and Roman antiquities.
The villa itself [more...]

Dearly Departed Tours lead some of the strangest tours in the city. If you are an entertainment buff and love scandal/sleaze/Hollywood [more...]

Filled with cool exhibits, and endless array of searchable historical material, and some of the coolest kats in the city of Los Angeles. ONE

If you love Laurel and Hardy, the golden era of Hollywood, or movie trivia generally, I've got a little tour for you two:
FIRST - The 133 Steps of the "Music Box" Stairway. There is a commemorative plaque at the base of the Laurel [more...]

I wasn't trying to be clever. This place is actually called Pets with Fez Weaving Studio. The website says it's like going back in time to a craftsman's shop in Persia - and that is exactly right. Plus, they'll put a fez on any of [more...]

A nice escape from everyday LA. Get on board, eat and drink, and then dance until the boat docks 3 hours later. We wanted to do this for Valentine's day, but it turns out that the ship doesnt opperate on that holiday, so make sure to [more...]

Brunch on the boat. Most likely a date he/she has not yet been on.

Call before going.
562-499-1606
Long Beach

The desserts are AMAZING. Go. Go go go.

11708 San Vicente Blvd.
310-442-2253

The fall is, in my opinion, the best time to visit this park.
1313 S. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim

Seriously- go see the Tar Pits. I know it doesn't SOUND date-worthy, but it truly is. Ask anyone who has been there.

5801 Wilshire LA
323.934.7243

Go for breakfast. But be warned: the sign is tacky.

At 445 Pac Coast Highway in Santa Monica.
310.393.8282

Go to the Zoo at Christmas time to see (what else?) Reindeer!

LA Zoo, 5333 Zoo Dr. LA
323.644.4200

A fascinating, historic tour of Disney's creations.

714.781.4565

Classic art gallery, with international contemporary art. See what I mean. Go with your date.

Beverly Hills
310.858.9090

Come on. Wax museums are fun. Admit it. And this one is no exception.
323.462.5991

Bergamont Station has dozens of galleries, so even if you and youre date dont have the same tast in artwork, you will both find pieces you love.
Inexpensive to visit. Expensive to buy.
Santa Monica
310.829.5854

UCLA's botanical gardens. Free for students.

310.825.1260
Westwood

Botanic Gardens offers tours and courses. You can also simply stroll around on the grounds-- an inexpensive and fantastic getaway.

It's all in the name.

930 Hilgard Ave
W Hotel
(323) 930-0330