![]() Part of the Rustic Canyon family of restaurants (i.e., Milo and Olive, Huckleberry), Tallula’s features great “SoCal-inspired” Mexican. My favorite “secret” beach is Lechuza Beach, but of course, there are many others in the area to explore! Go for a walk, lay out in the sun, or check out the waves. Check out the rock formations at Lechuza Beach If you want to go to a beach in Malibu on a sunny day, do it during a weekday. But one big warning here – the traffic on PCH can be jammed with beachgoers on sunny weekends. No article about Malibu would be complete without mentioning the beaches. Great if you don’t like stuffy restaurants with white tablecloths. The outdoor dining here is definitely romantic at night, with a unique, fun, and less formal atmosphere. At night the bistro lights make this a romantic dinner location. Located in Calamigos Ranch in the heart of the Santa Monica Mountains off of Kanan-Dume Road, the Malibu Cafe is a quirky and fun outdoor dining spot which offers outdoor games and new American cuisine. It’s a great choice if you want a great Malibu experience with ocean views, at somewhat more affordable prices than some of the other uber-high-end restaurants on this list. ![]() It faces West, so you’ll always have a view of the sunset (hence the name). The Sunset is a modern but charming restaurant overlooking Point Dume which features New American cuisine and seafood. I had never ridden a horse before but I thoroughly enjoyed the experience! Malibu Riders will show up with a trailer with the horses and everything you need for the ride. You don’t need any riding experience, and they supply everything you need. While the sets there were destroyed in the recent fires, and some of the trails are closed, the Paramount Ranch ride is still open. I went with an operation called Malibu Riders, and we had a fantastic experience riding in the Paramount Ranch area. Horseback Ridingįor a really unique date idea, how about horseback riding for an afternoon in the Santa Monica mountains? Check out this complete map of hiking trails in the Santa Monica Mountains.Īfter your hike, drive along PCH and stop for lunch at one of the casual seafood restaurants that I mention below. The trail up to Sandstone PeakĪ great overall guide to hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains is this page. At this point, you’re pretty far from Santa Monica (almost to Camarillo!), but you’ll be rewarded with cool views and more privacy. ![]() Sandstone Peak is the highest point in the Santa Monica Mountains and offers some great views. Pack a lunch and eat on the rocks, like this couple is doing. View from the Eagle Rock trail, Topanga Canyon. Many people (myself included) like the Eagle Rock Trail. It has some cool boulders and rock outcroppings, and some nice views. Just a little further up Sunset Boulevard, near where it meets PCH, is the Los Liones Canyon trail. This is probably my favorite of the three trails that are off of Sunset in this area.įurther up PCH is Topanga State Park. For a bit more challenge, check out Temescal Canyon, which features a cool landmark (and potential make-out point) called “skull rock”. And, be sure to bring water!! Also, some of these parks charge for parking, so bring cash.Ī very easy hike with great views is at Will Rogers State Park. I suggest going in the morning or late afternoon when it’s cooler. Note that most of these parks don’t have a lot of tree cover, and they can get pretty hot in the middle of the day. The Santa Monica Mountains offer some of the best hiking trails in Southern California, and they’re just a short drive away from the city. It’s small, nowhere near as big as the Grove, but still a worthy mellow date spot for dinner, coffee, a smoothie, or ice cream. Palisades Village is a super-charming outdoor shopping mall brought to you by the same developer that built the Grove and Glendale Americana (Caruso). If you want afternoon tea on a weekend, you might need to book it three months or more in advance, but it would make a fantastic date idea!Īfterward, check out some of the other date spots on this list! 2. They also have a tea room upstairs, but book well in advance for afternoon tea. The on-site restaurant is actually quite good for a museum restaurant. Advance reservations are required and cost is $20 per car for parking. It’s not a huge property so you can see everything in two hours or less. The highlights include the gardens, architecture, and museum, which features mostly Greek, Roman, and Etruscan art and artifacts. Modeled after a first-century Italian villa, the Getty Villa is an amazing destination for a special date when you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles.
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