Free dates in Los Angeles
Free date ideas in Los Angeles, from the Getty Center and The Broad to free telescopes at Griffith Observatory.
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Dating in Los Angeles
Dating in LA without spending your life in traffic
Free museums, park hikes and beach mornings, sorted by neighborhood so you can date close to home.
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Los Feliz and Griffith ParkLook through a free telescope at Griffith Observatory after dark.Echo ParkRent a swan pedal boat on Echo Park Lake.Downtown LASee free contemporary art at The Broad on Grand Avenue.BrentwoodSpend a late Saturday at the Getty Center, from the gardens to the city lights.Santa MonicaJoin a weekend beach cleanup, then walk the sand together.Pasadena and San MarinoWalk the Chinese and Japanese gardens at The Huntington.
Date ideas
First dates around Los Angeles
Ideas our editors checked this month, with the source for each.
Hiking dates in LA
How to plan a hiking date in Los Angeles: Griffith Park safety tips from rangers, group hikes with the Sierra Club and an Observatory finish.
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Dating close to home: Eastside, Westside and the SGV
Should you only date people near you in LA? Ideas for dating close to home in Echo Park, Santa Monica and Pasadena.
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- Group hikes with the Sierra ClubThe Sierra Club's Angeles Chapter runs thousands of outings a year, from day hikes to car camping, open to members and non-members. Search the schedule by date, activity or zip code to find one near you.
- Beach cleanups with Heal the BayHeal the Bay's Nothin' But Sand cleanups run on weekends every month, and anyone can join. Regulars keep coming back, so you see familiar faces.
- Train as a Heal the Bay volunteerHeal the Bay holds a volunteer orientation every month, leading to roles at its aquarium, on the beach and in community science. Volunteering together over months is a natural way to get to know people.
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- Late October to November 2: Día de los Muertos on Olvera StreetOlvera Street merchants have held this nine day celebration for more than 30 years, with altars, face painting and entertainment from 7pm each night. Go with respect, as it is a time of remembrance for many families.
- Summer: A picnic at the Hollywood BowlSome of the Hollywood Bowl's 14 picnic areas open up to four hours before a concert, with tables first come, first served. Check the House Rules before you pack, and check prices for the shows.
- Warmer months: Early and late hikesIn warm weather, rangers suggest hiking early in the morning or later in the afternoon. Carry water, wear a hat and turn around if it gets too hot.
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Where do singles meet in Los Angeles?
Through friends and work, and at group hikes, beach cleanups, library events and classes. Doing something you enjoy regularly is the easiest way to meet people.