Valentine's Day in Los Angeles

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Did you read our last blog? If you did, we hope you found the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your loved one. If you have not found the perfect gift yet, you still have a few days. Read our past blog for help with your Valentine's Day presents.

Now that you have the gift, it is time to start planning the perfect date. Valentine’s Day can have a lot of high expectations associated with the holiday. However, the key to any great date is planning it with your loved one in mind. What is something you both love in the relationship, or does your person have a favorite place or restaurant? This previous knowledge will help you create a Valentine’s Day that they will never forget.

We have researched and found a few Valentine’s Day local date ideas that we think your special someone would love. These ideas are all within a close distance of Los Angeles and Palazzo Westwood.

Do you want the classic Valentine's Day date? A romantic dinner for two with candlelight and champagne? Lucky for you, Los Angeles has many options for that exact idea. One Pico is perfect for nature and beach lovers alike. This beach-side destination gives you a gorgeous view of the ocean and the option to curl up by the fire with the person you love. For a more secluded feel, head to Firefly in Studio City. This romantic secret garden offers American Cuisine from chef Paul Shoemaker. Finally, if you want a classic movie star feel, head to Wolfgang Puck's Restaurant at Hotel Bel-Air. This classic old Hollywood hotel will give couples the perfect romantic atmosphere for their date night. 

If you want a more artistic night, head to the LA Philharmonic for a night of music and romance. Their Valentine's Day performances include everything from an organ concerto to a soprano soloist. You will not be disappointed with this highly-rated concert. 

We hope you have a great Valentine's Day with a loved one, family or friends. The best part about Valentine's Day is spending time with the people you love.

Date Night in LA

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We live in a town with celebrities, sports and some of the greatest shows in history. However, celebrity spotting or a movie that is advertised on every billboard may not be the best date night.  Unique date nights are a way to bring you and your new acquaintance closer together by having something to talk about. Here are a few great date ideas throughout the LA area.

Vintage Bowling

The Spare Room is a bowling venue that you have never experienced. This luxurious vintage bowling alley is located on the second floor of the Roosevelt Hotel. This two lane bowling alley and cocktail bar does fill up fast so make sure to make your reservations early. Do you want a break from bowling for your date night? Don’t forget about their vintage board games that they have throughout the area. Insider’s Tip: Wednesdays from 8pm-10pm is their half-priced bowling and happy hour.

Hiking

On your next date, incorporate the lovely views of Los Angeles with your daily exercise plan. Take your date hiking throughout the hills of LA. There are many trails available for the beginners to the people that really want to break a sweat. Many of these trails feature breathtaking views, and they are close to your home at Palazzo Westwood. Plan out your route using Thrillist’s best day hikes.

Your Stomach And Your Heart Will Be Happy

The Eagle Rock Gastrobistro called Little Beast is a way to make sure your date and your stomach are happy. This bistro is featured on many best-of-lists for romantic spots and delicious food. They have a southern inspired meal that you can try on Tuesday date nights. This will be a fixed price of $35-45 dollars a couple depending on if you choose to include wine. 

Cooking Class

Everyone has a weakness, if you can’t cook, then you can learn a new skill with your date. Hip Cooks has many locations throughout the area. Learn how to make a few new dishes for future dates with these fun and affordable cooking classes. There is a bonus to these great classes too. You are not only learning how to cook, but you get to eat and drink what you make! It is a date night and activity in one.

These are just four small date night ideas for Los Angeles. We hope this first date leads to many more. If that is the case, check out Thrillist for more date nights ideas for your next outing.