100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA
J. Paul Getty Museum is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

1. J. Paul Getty Museum

9.4
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Brentwood · 503 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Enjoy art, architecture and free admission. Parking is $10.

California Science Center is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

2. California Science Center

9.1
700 Exposition Park Drive (at Figueroa St), Los Angeles, CA
Science Museum · South LA · 156 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Admission is free, and you can see the space shuttle Endeavour for a nominal fee of $2.

Abbot Kinney Boulevard is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

3. Abbot Kinney Boulevard

Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA
Road · 52 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Explore the art galleries and boutiques.

Griffith Park is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

4. Griffith Park

9.5
Griffith Park Dr (Mount Hollywood Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Park · Los Feliz · 150 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Visit during the summer months to see a free Shakespeare in the Park performance.

Downtown Los Angeles Artwalk is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

5. Downtown Los Angeles Artwalk

7.6
411 S Main St (at W 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Art Gallery · 75 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Explore local galleries and grab a bite from some of LA's best food trucks.

Soap Plant and WACKO is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

6. Soap Plant and WACKO

9.0
4633 Hollywood Blvd (at Rodney Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Gift Store · Los Feliz · 42 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Examine the pop culture oddities.

Paley Center for Media is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

7. Paley Center for Media

7.9
465 N Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA
Museum · 20 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Visit for an insider's view into the world of television. Admission is free, although a $10 contribution is recommended.

Museum of Jurassic Technology is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

8. Museum of Jurassic Technology

8.1
9341 Venice Blvd (at Bagley Ave), Culver City, CA
Museum · 57 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Have a hearty debate over what is and isn't real. Admission is $8.

Greenway Arts Alliance / Greenway Court Theatre is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

9. Greenway Arts Alliance / Greenway Court Theatre

6.3
544 N Fairfax Ave (Melrose Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Theater · Mid-City West · 7 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Listen to some of the city's best poets on Tuesday nights at Da Poetry Lounge. $5 admission fee.

Annenberg Space for Photography is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

10. Annenberg Space for Photography

2000 Avenue of the Stars (at Olympic Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Century City · 51 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Visit, then discuss the exhibit over coffee or snacks at the Westfield Century City.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

11. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

9.4
5905 Wilshire Blvd (at S Ogden Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Mid-City West · 444 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Visit for free on the second Tuesday of each month or after 3 p.m. on weekdays for LA County residents

Hammer Museum is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

12. Hammer Museum

8.9
10899 Wilshire Blvd (at Westwood Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Museum · Westwood Village · 77 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Explore for free on Thursdays, then stop by Ammo at the Hammer for lunch.

The Oinkster is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

13. The Oinkster

8.4
2005 Colorado Blvd (at Shearin Ave), Eagle Rock, CA
American Restaurant · 188 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Work up an appetite by exploring the hidden gems of Highland Park during NELAart's Second Saturday Gallery Night, then tackle the Oinkster's over-the-top burgers and pastrami.

Olvera Street is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

14. Olvera Street

8.3
845 N Alameda St (at E Cesar Chavez Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Pedestrian Plaza · Chinatown · 88 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Stroll around for a dose of Mexican and Latino culture. Don't leave without trying some taquitos from world-famous Cielito Lindo!

Autry National Center is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

15. Autry National Center

8.5
4700 Western Heritage Way (at Zoo Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Museum · 36 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Dust off your cowboy boots and step into the history of the American West.

Hollywood Bowl Museum is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

16. Hollywood Bowl Museum

8.8
2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Museum · 7 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Visit this free museum to see the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame and discuss your favorite moments in the history of music.

Fowler Museum at UCLA is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

17. Fowler Museum at UCLA

7.6
308 Charles E Young Dr W, Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Westwood · 17 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: View exhibitions from Africa, Asia, the Pacific and the Americas for free.

Bergamot Station Arts Center is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

18. Bergamot Station Arts Center

8.0
2525 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Art Gallery · 21 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Browse the galleries at Bergamot Station and explore the Santa Monica Museum of Art's current exhibit.

Gallery 1988 (East) is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

19. Gallery 1988 (East)

7021 Melrose Ave (at La Brea Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Art Gallery · 11 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: See the latest exhibit of pop culture-themed art. Past exhibits have included an Arrested Development themed show and a collection of art based on old school video games.

La Brea Tar Pits & Museum is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

20. La Brea Tar Pits & Museum

8.4
5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Mid-City West · 117 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Marvel at the La Brea Tar Pits, then grab a bite from one of the food trucks on Wilshire Blvd.

The Park Restaurant is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

21. The Park Restaurant

7.7
1400 W Sunset Blvd (at Douglas St), Los Angeles, CA
Breakfast Spot · East LA · 30 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Enjoy $5 burger night on Wednesdays.

El Huarache Azteca is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

22. El Huarache Azteca

8.5
5225 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Highland Park · 38 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Eat at one of LA Weekly's 99 Essential Restaurants.

The Original Farmers Market is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

23. The Original Farmers Market

9.2
6333 W 3rd St (at Fairfax Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Farmers Market · Mid-City West · 319 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Select from a variety of cuisines for under $20.

The Apple Pan is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

24. The Apple Pan

8.6
10801 W Pico Blvd (at Glendon Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Westside · 333 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Try one of LA's iconic burgers and remember to save room for pie!

25. In-N-Out Burger

9.1
9149 S Sepulveda Blvd (at W 92nd St), Los Angeles, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 368 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Watch the airplanes take off and land at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) right over your head while sharing a double-double.

The Grilled Cheese Truck is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

26. The Grilled Cheese Truck

8.2
(Gre. LA Metro Area), Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · West Los Angeles · 105 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Try a food truck you've never visited before - they're always delicious. Locations vary, so follow them on Twitter to track their whereabouts.

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

27. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant

633 W 5th St (btwn Flower & Grand Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Financial District · 31 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Visit until 10 p.m. on weeknights for their Under $5 Happy Hour menu, including a $2.95 cheeseburger.

Two Boots Echo Park is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

28. Two Boots Echo Park

1818 W Sunset Blvd (at Lemoyne St), Los Angeles, CA
Pizzeria · East LA · 56 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Carb-load on quirky pizzas by the slice.

Pink's Hot Dogs is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

29. Pink's Hot Dogs

8.6
709 N La Brea Ave (at Melrose Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Hot Dog Joint · Mid-City West · 381 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: It's iconic!

Nickel Diner is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

30. Nickel Diner

524 S Main St (btwn 5th & 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Diner · Central City East · 180 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Indulge in maple bacon and red velvet doughnuts.

Milk is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

31. Milk

7290 Beverly Blvd (at Poinsettia Pl), Los Angeles, CA
Dessert Shop · Mid-City West · 248 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Split a gigantic brownie sundae!

Crumbs Bake Shop is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

32. Crumbs Bake Shop

9465 Santa Monica Blvd (at Beverly Dr), Beverly Hills, CA
Cupcake Shop · 20 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Take a cupcake tour of Beverly Hills by stopping here, at Sprinkles Cupcakes and Georgetown Cupcakes.

Copa D'Oro is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

33. Copa D'Oro

217 Broadway (at 2nd St), Santa Monica, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Santa Monica · 72 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Raise a glass with $5 cocktails and bar bites during happy hour, offered all night on Mondays and from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Daikokuya is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

34. Daikokuya

8.1
327 E 1st St (btwn San Pedro St & Central Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 296 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Enjoy some of the best ramen in Los Angeles here in Little Tokyo for less than $9/bowl.

Simplethings Sandwich & Pie Shop is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

35. Simplethings Sandwich & Pie Shop

8310 W 3rd St (at S Sweetzer Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Mid-City West · 69 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Split sandwiches and miniature pies.

The 101 Coffee Shop is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

36. The 101 Coffee Shop

6145 Franklin Ave (at Vista del Mar St), Los Angeles, CA
Diner · 220 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Bond over your favorite moments from "Swingers" here, made famous by the movie.

800 Degrees is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

37. 800 Degrees

10889 Lindbrook Drive,, Los Angeles, CA
Pizzeria · Westwood Village · 116 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Customize a Neapolitan pizza, then stroll through Westwood Village to split a $1.75 ice cream sandwich for dessert at Diddy Riese.

Porto's Bakery & Cafe is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

38. Porto's Bakery & Cafe

9.3
3614 W Magnolia Blvd (at Hollywood Way), Burbank, CA
Cuban Restaurant · Magnolia Park · 473 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Gorge on potato balls, Cuban sandwiches and decadent desserts. Also location in Glendale.

Ruen Pair Thai Restaurant is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

39. Ruen Pair Thai Restaurant

8.6
5257 Hollywood Blvd (at N Hobart Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Thai Restaurant · Los Feliz · 95 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Sample authentic Thai cuisine.

Aroma Bakery Cafe is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

40. Aroma Bakery Cafe

7.2
18047 Ventura Blvd (at Lindley Ave), Encino, CA
Bakery · 26 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Share pastries and coffee in a garden setting.

Greystone Mansion & Park is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

41. Greystone Mansion & Park

8.9
905 Loma Vista Dr, Beverly Hills, CA
Other Great Outdoors · 31 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Take a picnic!

Griffith Observatory is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

42. Griffith Observatory

9.3
2800 E Observatory Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Observatory · 640 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: See the stars - it's free!

Venice Canals is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

43. Venice Canals

9.4
Dell Ave (at Howland Canal), Venice, CA
Canal · 120 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Take a leisurely stroll.

Exposition Park Rose Garden is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

44. Exposition Park Rose Garden

8.4
3990 Menlo Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Garden · South LA · 22 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: No need to buy a dozen roses!

Hollywood Sign Vista Point is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

45. Hollywood Sign Vista Point

9.2
3000 Canyon Lake Dr, West Hollywood, CA
Scenic Lookout · 37 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Hike here for an iconic photo opp.

Descanso Gardens is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

46. Descanso Gardens

9.1
1418 Descanso Dr (at Verdugo Blvd), La Cañada Flintridge, CA
Garden · 43 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Relax & explore.

Bunker Hill is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

47. Bunker Hill

Los Angeles, CA
Neighborhood · 2 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Take an architectural walking tour with stops at the Walt Disney Concert Hall at the Music Center, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) and the Central Library.

Grand Park is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

48. Grand Park

9.0
200 N Grand Ave (btwn Temple & 1st St), Los Angeles, CA
Park · Civic Center · 82 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Have an al fresco dinner by the fountain.

49. Santa Monica State Beach

9.5
1432 Palisades Beach Rd (at Colorado Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Beach · Downtown Santa Monica · 334 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Soak up the sun on Santa Monica Beach, then window shop at Santa Monica Place.

The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

50. The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens

9.4
1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA
Museum · 115 tips and reviews
Mulholland Scenic Overlook is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

51. Mulholland Scenic Overlook

9.1
Mulholland Dr (at Skyline Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Scenic Lookout · Studio City · 16 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Cruise Mulholland Drive, then pull over at a scenic lookout.

Runyon Canyon Park is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

52. Runyon Canyon Park

9.3
2000 N Fuller Ave (at Hillside Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Park · 358 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Take a long hike, bring the dog and enjoy the view - you never know who you'll bump into

Barnsdall Art Park is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

53. Barnsdall Art Park

9.0
4804 Hollywood Blvd (N. Vermont Avenue), Los Angeles, CA
Park · Little Armenia · 49 tips and reviews
Malibu Creek State Park is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

54. Malibu Creek State Park

8.6
Park Entrance Rd (at Las Virgenes Rd), Calabasas, CA
State or Provincial Park · 40 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Explore - you can even hike to the M*A*S*H filming site or the lake from Planet of the Apes.

Wilacre Park is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

55. Wilacre Park

7.8
Betty B Dearing Trail, Studio City, CA
Hiking Trail · 4 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: An easy, leisurely hike.

Dockweiler State Beach is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

56. Dockweiler State Beach

8.2
12501 Vista del Mar (at Imperial Hwy), Playa del Rey, CA
Beach · 69 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Share s'mores over a bonfire.

Angels Knoll is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

57. Angels Knoll

7.1
356 S Olive St (at 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Park · Financial District · 33 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Sit on the bench from 500 Days of Summer, overlooking Downtown Los Angeles.

Pershing Square is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

58. Pershing Square

7.1
532 S Olive St (btwn 5th & 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Plaza · Financial District · 60 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: During the winter, lace up your skates for Downtown on Ice at Pershing Square in front of the historic Millennium Biltmore Hotel or at LA Kings Ice at L.A. LIVE.

Ernest E. Debs Regional Park is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

59. Ernest E. Debs Regional Park

9.0
4235 Monterey Rd, Los Angeles, CA
Park · Montecito Heights · 23 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Reconnect with nature while birdwatching at the Audubon Center at Debs Park in Northeast LA.

Zuma Beach is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

60. Zuma Beach

9.3
30050 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
Beach · Western Malibu · 108 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Hit the waves for a surf date!

Pacific Park is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

61. Pacific Park

8.4
380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA
Amusement Park · Downtown Santa Monica · 44 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Ride the Ferris Wheel at the Santa Monica Pier.

Angels Flight - Upper Station is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

62. Angels Flight - Upper Station

8.3
350 S Grand Ave (btwn 3rd & 4th), Los Angeles, CA
Rail Station · Financial District · 8 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Ride the Angel's Flight railway in Downtown for only 50 cents, then sample the ethnic cuisines at nearby Grand Central Market.

Melrose Trading Post is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

63. Melrose Trading Post

8.4
7850 Melrose Ave (at N Fairfax Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Flea Market · Mid-City West · 56 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Search for vintage treasures at Melrose Trading Post on Sunday mornings.

Franklin Village is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

64. Franklin Village

Los Angeles, CA
Neighborhood · 5 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Spend an evening sipping coffee at the Bourgeois Pig, grabbing bar bites at Birds and perusing the local shops.

Sherman Oaks Castle Park is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

65. Sherman Oaks Castle Park

7.7
4989 Sepulveda Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA
Arcade · Sherman Oaks · 37 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Channel your inner Tiger Woods with a round of mini golf.

Rose Bowl Flea Market and Market Place is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

66. Rose Bowl Flea Market and Market Place

8.1
1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA
Flea Market · Brookside Park · 58 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: An amazing place for bargain-hunting the second Sunday of every month.

The Price is Right is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

67. The Price is Right

7.6
7800 Beverly Blvd (Fairfax), Los Angeles, CA
Arts and Entertainment · Mid-City West · 13 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Attend a taping - you may even get selected to be on the show and win amazing prizes!

Hollywood Walk of Fame is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

68. Hollywood Walk of Fame

6.9
Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Monument · Hollywood Hills West · 483 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Search for your favorite celebrities and then grab an organic, fair trade coffee at Groundwork Coffee Company at Sunset and Vine.

Shatto 39 Lanes is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

69. Shatto 39 Lanes

7.7
3255 W 4th St (at Vermont Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Bowling Alley · 35 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Perfect date idea!

Cafe Brass Monkey is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

70. Cafe Brass Monkey

6.9
3440 Wilshire Blvd (at S Mariposa Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Karaoke Bar · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 36 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Karaoke is a perfect date idea...if you don't mind getting a little silly.

Los Angeles Public Library - Central is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

71. Los Angeles Public Library - Central

8.5
630 W 5th St (btwn Flower & Grand Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Library · Financial District · 77 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Take in a free lecture from the ALOUD series!

Landmark Theatres is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

72. Landmark Theatres

10850 W Pico Blvd (at Westwood Blvd.), Los Angeles, CA
Movie Theater · Westside · 109 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Catch the first showing of the day for only $10. Choose the Landmark Screening Lounge to kick back in their love seats, ottomans and sofas.

Yamashiro Farmers Market is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

73. Yamashiro Farmers Market

7.2
1999 N Sycamore Ave (at Fitch Dr.), Los Angeles, CA
Farmers Market · 26 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Check it out on Thursday evenings - amazing views of LA!

Venice Beach Boardwalk is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

74. Venice Beach Boardwalk

8.6
Ocean Front Walk (at Windward Ave), Venice, CA
Pedestrian Plaza · Venice Beach · 146 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: The best people-watching around!

The Cat & Fiddle is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

75. The Cat & Fiddle

742 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Pub · Central Hollywood · 79 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Team up to compete in a local trivia night on Tuesdays!

76. Pacific Coast Highway

8.9
Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades, CA
Beach · 22 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: One of the best scenic drives in all of LA.

Bradbury Building is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

77. Bradbury Building

9.0
304 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Structure · 50 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Add this to a walking tour of downtown LA movie locations, which also include spots like the Millennium Biltmore Hotel & the Westin Bonaventure.

Fairfax High School is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

78. Fairfax High School

7850 Melrose Ave (at N Fairfax Ave), Los Angeles, CA
High School · Mid-City West · 5 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: The surrounding neighborhood is a fantastic place to find some great street art by Banksy, Mr. Brainwash & others.

Book Soup is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

79. Book Soup

9.2
8818 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Bookstore · 47 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Date idea: attend a signing from a famed author here, then discuss the book over gelato at Caffe Primo.

Echoplex is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

80. Echoplex

8.4
1822 W Sunset Blvd (at Glendale Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Rock Club · East LA · 64 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Great spot to take in a free Monday night residency!

New Beverly Cinema is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

81. New Beverly Cinema

8.9
7165 Beverly Blvd (at Formosa Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Indie Movie Theater · Mid-City West · 51 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Date idea: Watch a double-feature and then discuss the films afterward over tea at Susina Bakery across the street.

Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

82. Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre

8.8
5919 Franklin Ave (at Bronson Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Comedy Club · Los Feliz · 91 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: See up-and-coming comedians for $10 or less.

The Palace is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

83. The Palace

2112 Hillhurst Ave (at Avocado St), Los Angeles, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Los Feliz · 20 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Check out some of LA's top comics for free on Thursday nights!

iO West Theater is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

84. iO West Theater

6366 Hollywood Blvd (btw Cahuenga & Vine), Los Angeles, CA
Comedy Club · Central Hollywood · 45 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Check out comedy shows ranging from free to $10 with cheap drink specials.

Bardot is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

85. Bardot

7.3
1737 N Vine St. (btwn. Hollywood Blvd. & Yucca St.), California
Night Club · 45 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: See nationally-touring indie bands for free at It's a School Night on Mondays.

California Plaza (CPB) is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

86. California Plaza (CPB)

7.5
300 S Grand Ave (University of Southern California), Los Angeles, CA
Office · Financial District · 5 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Take in a free concert outdoors during the Grand Performances series each summer.

Downtown Independent is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

87. Downtown Independent

7.7
251 S Main St (btwn 2nd & 3rd St), Los Angeles, CA
Movie Theater · Gallery Row · 21 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Support indie filmmakers by catching a flick here.

Bootie LA is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

88. Bootie LA

6.4
1154 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Night Club · East LA · 4 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Rock out to mash-ups here at the Echoplex every other Saturday. Admission is $6 before 10 p.m.

Meltdown Comics and Collectibles is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

89. Meltdown Comics and Collectibles

7522 W Sunset Blvd (at Gardner St), Los Angeles, CA
Bookstore · 62 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Debate which superhero is best, then venture to the back room for a cheap comedy show at the NerdMelt Showroom.

Amoeba Music is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

90. Amoeba Music

9.3
6200 Hollywood Blvd (Argyle Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Record Store · Central Hollywood · 289 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Catch one of the legendary in-store concerts and find your favorite artists in the racks of new and used albums.

Golden Road Brewing is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

91. Golden Road Brewing

8.8
5410 W San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA
Brewery · North Atwater · 178 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Try some local brews at the pub!

Tiki Ti is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

92. Tiki Ti

8.7
4427 W Sunset Blvd (at Virgil Pl.), Los Angeles, CA
Tiki Bar · Los Feliz · 104 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Spin the wheel to select a tropical drink at random for their list of 85 potent cocktails.

One Eyed Gypsy is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

93. One Eyed Gypsy

901 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Arts District · 38 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Sip $3 beers while trying your hand at Skee-Ball!

Skybar is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

94. Skybar

8.1
8440 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
Hotel Bar · 64 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Listen to free poolside performances by artists on the rise during the Mondrian Sessions. Past performers have included Lykke Li and SBTRKT.

The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

95. The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills

8.9
1020 N San Vicente Blvd (at Sunset Blvd), West Hollywood, CA
Hotel · 63 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Visit on weekdays from 5 - 7 p.m. for their posh "London After Five" happy hour featuring $5 cocktails and tapas.

Hotel Cafe is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

96. Hotel Cafe

8.4
1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Blvd (at Selma Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Music Venue · Central Hollywood · 77 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Listen to local singer-songwriters at this intimate venue.

Vinoteca Farfalla is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

97. Vinoteca Farfalla

7.7
1968 Hillhurst Ave (at Finley Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Wine Bar · Los Feliz · 21 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Taste $6 wines during happy hour everyday from 4 - 7 p.m.

The Dresden Restaurant is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

98. The Dresden Restaurant

8.8
1760 N Vermont Ave (btwn Melbourne Ave. & Kingswell Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Lounge · Los Feliz · 59 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Listen to iconic duo Marty and Elayne (of Swingers fame) at the Dresden Room, every Tuesday through Saturday from 9 p.m. - 1:15 a.m.

Second City Hollywood is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

99. Second City Hollywood

8.4
6560 Hollywood Blvd (Whiley), Los Angeles, CA
Comedy Club · 20 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: See tomorrow's comedy superstars!

Bootleg Bar & Theater is one of 100 Cheap Date Ideas in LA.

100. Bootleg Bar & Theater

2220 Beverly Blvd (Alvarado), Los Angeles, CA
Music Venue · Westlake · 53 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Check out a free Monday night music set!