Romantic Date & Makeout Spots in Los Angeles
From Griffith Observatory to Runyon Canyon, LA's romantic spots prove the city is more than traffic and noise.
Date spots in Los Angeles
- Mulholland Overlook — Scenic Overlook: A legendary pull-off along Mulholland Drive where the San Fernando Valley unfolds beneath you. The kind of view that…
- Griffith Park East Observatory — Scenic Overlook: Yes, there are tourists. But park along the eastern trails near dusk and find pockets of total calm. The city glitters…
- Runyon Canyon East Ridge — Trailhead: There will be people. But find the eastern ridge near dusk and you get 270-degree city views turning gold. LA gets…
- Kenneth Hahn Hilltop — Scenic Overlook: The hilltop loop at Kenneth Hahn State Park gives you the downtown LA skyline, the Hollywood sign, and the Pacific —…
- Elysian Park Hidden Overlook — Scenic Overlook: LA's oldest park has overlooks that most Angelenos have never found. The one facing downtown through eucalyptus trees…
- Silver Lake Reservoir Loop — Quiet Parking: The reservoir path at dusk becomes a slow-motion film about LA's best neighborhood. Palm trees reflect in still water.…
- Barnsdall Art Park Hilltop — Scenic Overlook: Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House sits on this hilltop like it owns the sunset. The lawn drops away to a panoramic…
- Lake Hollywood Reservoir — Scenic Overlook: The walking loop gives you the Hollywood Sign from the angle nobody posts on Instagram — close, personal, and framed by…
- Debs Park Hilltop Pond — Trailhead: A hilltop pond surrounded by oaks and native plants in the middle of Highland Park. Hummingbirds hover. The downtown…
- Mount Washington Hilltop — Scenic Overlook: Winding residential streets climb to a hilltop where downtown LA spreads below you like a model city. Jacaranda trees…
- Echo Park Lake View — Quiet Parking: Lotus flowers bloom on the lake from July to September, which is exactly as magical as it sounds. The downtown skyline…
- Fern Dell Trail — Trailhead: A fern-lined creek trail at the base of Griffith Park that feels like stepping into a California rainforest. The light…
- Topanga Canyon Overlook — Scenic Overlook: Topanga Canyon Road winds through the Santa Monica Mountains like it's trying to lose you. Find the unmarked pullout…
- Topanga Beach Hidden Cove — Beach Pull-off: Where Topanga Creek meets the Pacific, a small cove forms between the rocks. The surf community protects this place…
- Temescal Canyon Trail — Trailhead: An oak-lined canyon trail that climbs to a ridge with views of the entire Santa Monica Bay. The loop is short enough…
- Saddle Peak Summit — Stargazing Spot: The highest peak in the Santa Monica Mountains at 2,825 feet. The road up is narrow and winding and rewards you with a…
- Piuma Road Overlook — Scenic Overlook: A hairpin turn viewpoint on Piuma Road where Malibu and Santa Monica Bay spread below you like a postcard. At night,…
- Big Rock PCH Overlook — Scenic Overlook: A pullout along PCH near Big Rock where the cliff rises above you and the ocean crashes below. At night, the road goes…
- Stunt Road Summit — Scenic Overlook: The winding mountain road above Calabasas crests at a viewpoint where the Pacific spreads below and the canyon drops…
- Carbon Beach Access — Beach Pull-off: The public access point to Billionaire's Beach feels like sneaking into someone else's dream. The sand is pristine, the…
- Backbone Trail Ridgeline — Trailhead: The ridgeline section of the 67-mile Backbone Trail gives you views of both the ocean and the San Fernando Valley…
- RH Cloud Sofa Challenge — West Hollywood — Dare: The RH gallery on Melrose is three stories of aspirational living and you're about to treat it like your personal date…
- RH Cloud Sofa Challenge — Beverly Blvd — Dare: The RH Modern gallery on Beverly is two levels of midcentury-meets-future furniture with a garden courtyard that makes…
- Griffith Observatory Telescope Line — Dare: Wait in the telescope line at Griffith Observatory. When you get to the front, look through the telescope for…
- In-N-Out Drive-Through Dare — Dare: Pull into the In-N-Out drive-through. Order two Double-Doubles animal style. While you're waiting at the window for…
- The Getty Center Garden Maze — Dare: Walk through the Central Garden at the Getty Center. Find the azalea maze — it's the circular one in the middle. Get to…
- The Last Bookstore Tunnel — Dare: Go upstairs at The Last Bookstore in DTLA. Find the book tunnel — the one made out of curved shelves with a thousand…
- Car Wash Tunnel Dare — Dare: Drive into one of those long automatic car washes — the kind where you put it in neutral and the track pulls you…
- Rooftop Parking Structure Sunset — Dare: Drive to the top floor of any downtown LA parking structure after business hours. Park facing west. The skyline is…
- Century City Mall Elevator — Dare: Take the glass elevator at Westfield Century City. Hit the top floor. You have approximately 22 seconds of semi-privacy…
- Waymo Backseat Dare — Dare: Order a Waymo. Get in the backseat. There is no driver. There is no one to make eye contact with in the rearview…
- Tesla Diner Robot Photobomb — Dare: Go to the Tesla charging diner in Hollywood. Find a booth. Order whatever they serve. Wait for the Optimus robot to…
- Lucid Showroom Massage Seat Session — Dare: Walk into the Lucid showroom on Beverly. Tell the sales person you're 'very interested in the Gravity.' Get inside.…
- Taco Bell Drive-Through Dare — Dare: Pull into the Taco Bell drive-through at midnight. Order a Crunchwrap Supreme and two Baja Blasts. While you're waiting…
- Malibu Farm Pier Photoshoot — Dare: Walk to the end of the Malibu Pier. The dare: ask a stranger to take your photo together. But not a normal photo —…
- Carbon Beach Billionaire Bingo — Dare: Walk along the public access strip of Carbon Beach — also known as Billionaire's Beach because the houses here cost…
- Pasadena Rose Parade Float Barn — Dare: Visit the Rose Parade float barns (open to the public before the parade, but the building is impressive year-round).…
- Topanga General Store Smoothie Order — Dare: Walk into the Topanga General Store looking exactly as you do right now. The dare: order the most unusual smoothie…
- Hermosa Beach Strand Sprint — Dare: Walk the Hermosa Beach Strand at sunset. The dare: race each other for one block. Full sprint. On the Strand. Past the…