Date spots: Los Angeles area
CA · 37 spots. Ideas for 2nd and 3rd dates. Each listing links to Google Maps; many also link to an official website when we have one. Spots marked maps only have no website on file.
Hotel / Lounge
Los Angeles area · Beverly Hills
Classy hotel-lobby style option; verify seating.
- Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey2nd-3rd date
California - verify region · Marina del Rey
Hotel lounge/waterfront walk nearby.
Hotel Lobby
- Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel1st-3rd flexible
Los Angeles area · Beverly Hills
Classic polished hotel lobby; verify access/current seating.
- Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills1st-3rd flexible
Los Angeles area · Beverly Grove
Shidduch Date Guide notes indoor/outdoor options near Jewish area.
- The Beverly Hills Hotel1st-3rd flexible
Los Angeles area · Beverly Hills
Shidduch Date Guide hotel/lounge listing; verify lobby policy and parking.
- The Peninsula Beverly Hills1st-3rd flexible
Los Angeles area · Beverly Hills
Strong polished hotel option; verify seating/restaurant expectations.
Hotel Lobby / Rooftop
- Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills1st-3rd flexible
Los Angeles area · Beverly Hills
High-end later-date option; verify public areas/reservations.
Walk
- Malibu Pier / Surfrider Beach2nd-3rd date
Los Angeles area · Malibu
Scenic coastal date; travel-heavy.
- Manhattan Beach Pier / Strand2nd-3rd date
California - verify region · Manhattan Beach
Clean beach walk; good sunset.
- Old Pasadena / City Hall2nd-3rd date
Los Angeles area · Pasadena
Easy walk, architecture, cafes nearby.
- The Grove & Farmers Market2nd-3rd date
California - verify region · Beverly Grove
Public, easy, kosher-adjacent depending plans. SDG-listed mall/park/lounge option near Jewish areas.
- Venice Canals2nd-3rd date
Los Angeles area · Venice
Short scenic walk; pair with another stop.
Activity
- Topgolf El Segundo2nd-3rd date
California - verify region · El Segundo
Activity date; can be loud.
Museum
- Academy Museum of Motion Pictures2nd-3rd date
Los Angeles area · Los Angeles
Indoor museum; solid activity date.
Museum / View
- Getty Center2nd-3rd date
Los Angeles area · Los Angeles
Top-tier museum/views; daytime; parking paid.
Garden
- Descanso Gardens2nd-3rd date
California - verify region · La Cañada Flintridge
Quiet garden walk; daytime.
- Los Angeles County Arboretum1st-3rd flexible
Los Angeles area · Arcadia
Large scenic gardens; weather-dependent.
Kosher Restaurant
Our kosher restaurant list is not complete. To see what is open and near you, check Jewgo.
- Jeff's Table1st-3rd flexible
Los Angeles area · Pico-Robertson
Kosher Connect calls out as good for date night; verify hours.
- Shiloh's Bistro & Garden1st-3rd flexible
Los Angeles area · Pico-Robertson
Steakhouse-style kosher date-night option; verify reservation.
Shopping / Walk
- The Americana at Brand1st-3rd flexible
Los Angeles area · Glendale
Open-air mall/walk; good safe public option.
- Westfield Century City1st-3rd flexible
Los Angeles area · Century City
Polished public walk near Pico/Beverly Hills.
Mini Golf
- The Putting Edge1st-3rd flexible
Los Angeles area · Los Angeles
Glow mini-golf; better casual/second date.
Activity / Walk
- Santa Monica Pier2nd-3rd date
Los Angeles area · Santa Monica
Iconic but touristy/loud; better later/casual.
Aquarium / Walk
- Aquarium of the Pacific / Shoreline Village2nd-3rd date
Los Angeles area · Long Beach
Activity + walk; better daytime.
Estate / Park
- Greystone Mansion & GardensFlexible
Los Angeles area · Beverly Hills
Beautiful grounds; check open days/hours.
Garden / Walk
- Beverly Cañon Gardens1st-3rd flexible
Los Angeles area · Beverly Hills
Small calm public garden near Beverly Hills hotels/restaurants.
Hotel Lounge
- Mondrian Los Angeles1st-3rd flexible
Los Angeles area · West Hollywood
SDG listing; parking noted nearby. Verify current crowd/noise.
Library / Gardens
- The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical GardensSerious / later date
Los Angeles area · San Marino
One of strongest LA-area garden/culture dates.
Museum / Outdoor Art
- LACMA (Urban Light)1st-3rd flexible
Los Angeles area · Los Angeles
Good quick stop or add-on, not full date by itself.
Museum / Scenic
- Getty Villa1st-3rd flexible
Los Angeles area · Pacific Palisades
Great architecture/gardens; reservations/parking required.
Rooftop / View
Scenic Restaurant / View
- Yamashiro Hollywood1st-3rd flexible
Los Angeles area · Hollywood Hills
Not kosher restaurant; SDG suggests buying drink for view. Verify comfort.
Scenic Walk
- Lake Hollywood Park1st-3rd flexible
Los Angeles area · Hollywood
Simple Hollywood Sign view/walk; daytime only.
State Park
- Malibu Creek State ParkFlexible
Los Angeles area · Malibu
Beautiful, but farther and more of a later-date outing.
View / Walk
- Griffith Observatory2nd-3rd date
Los Angeles area · Los Angeles
Classic LA date; can be crowded/parking hard.
Walk / Entertainment
- Universal CityWalk Hollywood1st-3rd flexible
Los Angeles area · Universal City
Good public walk/activity; not quiet or formal.
Walk / Ocean View
- Palisades Park (Santa Monica)1st-3rd flexible
Los Angeles area · Santa Monica
Simple scenic walk; good with Santa Monica backup.