Los Angeles Date Ideas: Valentine's Day Edition

Valentine's Day is all about love and on February 14th 2010 my husband Ryan and I were married on Waikoloa Beach in Kona, HI. It was magic! Now celebrating our 14th Wedding anniversary, I'm excited to shake things up a bit and this blog was just the thing to get the ideas flowing! Whether your love is old or new, have fun igniting the spark with these 10 romantic Los Angeles date ideas, varying in price, for any day, but especially on Valentine's Day!

1. Inexpensive: Beach Sunset Picnic Pack a basket with your partner's favorite snacks and drinks, grab a blanket, and head to one of L.A.'s beautiful beaches for a enchanting sunset picnic. Paradise Cove is one of the most romantic spots!

2. Inexpensive: Griffith Observatory Stargazing Enjoy a free or low-cost visit to the Griffith Observatory for stargazing. Anyone can be an observer of the night sky through their free public telescopes. Wish upon a star and find out! 

3. Inexpensive: Urban Light at LACMA and Dinner Explore the Urban Light exhibit at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art - LACMA to light up the night. Followed by a comfy dinner at one of my favorite diner's, Swinger's!  Open since 1993, the LA Times described the retro, Americana-inspired diner as “a magnet for LA’s young and attitudinal.” 

4. Moderate: Valentine's Day Couples Dance Lesson Get moving and grooving with the help of Bobbie Milhouse and Evolution Dance Studio in NoHo. Turn up the heat on February 14th for only $30 a person. Reserve your spots and Lindy Hop your way to love!

5. Moderate: Sunset Kayaking ​​​​​​For the adventuring couple, OEX Sunset Beach comes highly recommended for your Kayak, Hobie Pedal Board & Stand Up Paddle Board rental experiences starting around $35 and up depending on activity. After you've worked up an appetite, I'd recommend reserving a table at Romano Cucina - their AGLIO OLIO is delicious AND they offer Gluten Free Pasta as well! 

6. Moderate-Expensive: Escape Room Antics: Stimulate your mind and body with a trip to Questroom. It's a fun and unconventional way to bond by solving puzzles backed by some adrenaline. Staring at around $100 per person, you will surely have a story to tell at the end!

7. Moderate-Expensive: Fun Bestie or Galentine's Celebration Welcome to EP-LP's Level 2 Sparkling Pink Cocktail Bar for all that glitters! Get your ticket for Sparkling Pink LA, Staring at $25 to enter and $50 for brunch, enjoy an exclusively all-pink experience, in the heart of West Hollywood.The intimate space is lavishly adorned with floor-to-ceiling windows, glittering garlands, and an array of pink dazzling decor creating the perfect scene to celebrate time with your loved ones. 

8. Moderate-Expensive: Wine Tasting in Malibu: Sip with elegance as the sea breeze wefts through your hair at Malibu Wines & Beer Garden. They offer exceptionally quality events like, 'Paint and Sip' for $66 per person to 'Farm to Table Dinner & Wine Pairing' for $100 each. The scenery alone is nature's perfect backdrop for your social media moments!

9. Expensive: Magical Adventure Hot Air Balloon Ride This one is definitely for my thrill seeking early risers! Take romance to new heights with a shared or private Sunrise Balloon ride over the beautiful wine country of Temecula. Starting at $199 per person up to thousands for private rides, soar through the sky for an unforgettable memory.

10. Expensive: Couples Spa Day Treat yourselves to a day of relaxation with a couples spa day. Enjoy massages, facials, and other pampering treatments including Valentine's Day specials at Larchmont Sanctuary!

There is certainly something for everyone on this list with varying budgets and lifestyles, but most importantly, enjoy making heartfelt memories with your special someone on Valentine's Day and every day, no matter what!

Hope you enjoyed this list and if you end up going to any of these fabulous places - don't forget to tag me on IG: @RLT_LA and use the hashtag #RLTRecs

Cheers to many more!