Zuma Beach is one of the loveliest stretches of sand in a state filled with lovely stretches.

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Yachting off of Marina del Rey - including a wine tasting. It's not cheap, but it's not as much as you would think. A perfect way to celebrate a birthday if you convince your friends to split the cost with you.

A mile above the beautiful Santa Monica coast you and your date can watch the sunset. Pass over the mountains and mansions before the sun sinks, and then finish the night off high above the shoreline.

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Celebs love the facials at Shutters- you will too. Even better is the fact that it's on the Santa Monica beach.

One Pico Blvd., Santa Monica
(310) 458-0030

Shutters

Shutters Hotel on the Beach is a spectacular hotel, but for those of us who already live in LA it is, more importantly, a great place to drink & dine. It's expensive-- but you'll possibly be rubbing elbows with celebrities, and [more...]

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The Venice Farmer's Market is set up on Main Street (techinically in Santa Monica) every Sunday morning, until around 1:30PM. Go early to find parking, and enjoy amazing breakfast foods cooked fresh right in front of [more...]

Go the the Venice boardwalk and look for that famous sculpture that looks kind of like metal french fries - that's where the skate park is. Go watch some truly amazing feats performed by kids as young as 8, as well as by their moms and [more...]

On Sundays when the weather is nice, go to the Venice boardwalk and follow the sound of the drums. The crowd is usually it's fullest around sunset, so see if you can get out there a little earlier in order to really enjoy the [more...]

I know you think it's cheesey, but it's actually a great date. Ride the Ferris Wheel, check out some of the street performers at the far end of the pier, have margaritas at Marisol, and try your hand at a few of the boardwalk games. [more...]

Any kiosk on the Venice boardwalk or by the Santa Monica peir will rent roller blades or a bike to you for $7 - 15/person. Ride the entire length of the bike path along the beach - stop for ice cream or pizza in Santa Monica. This is [more...]