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Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Scenic, low-pressure, and easy to pair with coffee or drinks after.
4.8
(5,455)301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007, USA
Great daytime pick
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Date Ideas in Los Angeles
16 spots found across parks, museums, outdoor walks, entertainment, and activity dates.
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Dalian's Café
Short, low-stakes, and easy to turn into something longer.
4.8
(307)530 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
Great daytime opener
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Bohemian House of Espresso + Chai
Short, low-stakes, and easy to turn into something longer.
4.8
(454)109 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA
Great daytime opener
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Jurassic Magic Coffee
Short, low-stakes, and easy to turn into something longer.
4.7
(419)1865 S Mansfield Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019, USA
Great daytime opener
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The Broad
Built-in conversation starters without needing a full itinerary.
4.7
(17,558)221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Excellent indoor backup
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Descanso Gardens
Scenic, low-pressure, and easy to pair with coffee or drinks after.
4.7
(10,432)1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011, USA
Great daytime pick
Romantic Tip🎁 Gestures
“The best dates usually mix one easy conversation stop with one playful stop. Think museum plus arcade, or park plus live music.”
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Vista Hermosa Natural Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority
Classic talk-and-walk date energy that does not feel forced.
4.7
(2,492)100 N Toluca St, Los Angeles, CA 90026, USA
Best near sunset
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Lewis MacAdams Riverfront Park (formerly Marsh Park)
Classic talk-and-walk date energy that does not feel forced.
4.7
(277)2944 Gleneden St, Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA
Best near sunset
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UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden
Scenic, low-pressure, and easy to pair with coffee or drinks after.
4.7
(1,240)10801 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
Great daytime pick
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South Coast Botanic Garden
Scenic, low-pressure, and easy to pair with coffee or drinks after.
4.7
(2,474)26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274, USA
Great daytime pick
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Built-in conversation starters without needing a full itinerary.
4.6
(20,615)5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA
Excellent indoor backup
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Marsh Street Nature Park
Classic talk-and-walk date energy that does not feel forced.
4.6
(210)2944 Gleneden St, Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA
Best near sunset
Romantic Tip🎁 Gestures
“The best dates usually mix one easy conversation stop with one playful stop. Think museum plus arcade, or park plus live music.”
🎮🌹
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Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
Built-in conversation starters without needing a full itinerary.
4.5
(159)1717 E 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021, USA
Excellent indoor backup
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The Latte Shop
Short, low-stakes, and easy to turn into something longer.
4.5
(194)228 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Great daytime opener
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The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
Built-in conversation starters without needing a full itinerary.
4.4
(2,502)250 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Excellent indoor backup
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Riverfront Park
Classic talk-and-walk date energy that does not feel forced.
4.4
(1,071)5000 Slauson Ave, Maywood, CA 90270, USA
Best near sunset