To start the day, couples can go to the beach and have a casual brunch before walking down the strand to the pier. There are many brunch and breakfast places along the coast from Santa Monica all the way to Redondo Beach. Couples can lay out on the beach to enjoy the sun, or they can participate in outdoor activities such as surfing in Manhattan Beach or hiking at Topanga Canyon.
The Getty Center and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art are options for a romantic afternoon date at a museum. At the Universal Studios theme park, couples can explore movie sets or hit bars at the Universal Citywalk. Shopping options include The Grove, Santa Monica Promenade and Rodeo Drive. For sports fans, the Lakers and Dodgers sometimes play afternoon games.
Couples can start the night with wine and small plates at Tinto Tapas in West Hollywood. Theater houses are open in the early evening, and couples can see a Los Angeles Broadway play at the Pantages. Afterward, a wide selection of restaurants are available for a romantic dinner, including Ruth's Chris in Beverly Hills or L'Opera in Long Beach.
