Top Date Ideas in Hollywood

There's nothing as romantic and glamorous as a whirlwind date in Hollywood! With so many great attractions in Los Angeles, it can be hard to know which spots live up to the hype when your goal is to impress! Don't leave it up to chance. Check out this list of the best Hollywood date ideas when you want to feel the spark in Tinseltown.

Yamashiro Hollywood

Your date will think they've been transported to Kyoto when you sweep them away for dinner at this Japanese-inspired restaurant above the Hollywood Hills. Yamashiro Hollywood offers incredible views of the city from a 1914 estate built as a replica of a palace in the mountains of Japan. Its spacious garden courtyard is one of the most romantic spots in Los Angeles. While the views here are worth the visit alone, Yamashiro's amazing menu featuring miso, tempura, ginger soy pork chop, braised oxtails, and noodles more than impresses.

The Hollywood Bowl

Impress your date by booking tickets to an event at the iconic Hollywood Bowl. Since opening its doors in 1922, the venue has been the premier spot for live music and concerts in Southern California. The Beatles, Billie Holiday, and many more icons have graced the bandshell stage here! The Hollywood Bowl is also notably one of the exclusive homes of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. When coming for a show, guests can dine at the venue's restaurant or enjoy a picnic on the grounds ahead of time.

If you're simply looking for a fun daytime activity that doesn't involve a performance, tours of the famed Hollywood Bowl are available. Admission to the Hollywood Bowl Museum is free. Check the current season's hours before your visit. When the museum is closed, visitors can enjoy free self-guided property tours.

Mother Wolf

Mother Wolf offers a taste of authentic Rome in Los Angeles! You won't find a better place around Hollywood for burrata, pizza, handmade pasta, grilled octopus, wild boar ragù, and other specialties. The drink list is full of refreshing spritz cocktails and amazing reds! Condé Nast Traveller named this one of the best restaurants in the world!

Griffith Park

Hollywood date ideas don't get any more iconic than this! Plan a day of pure whimsy at this 4,210-acre park in the majestic Santa Monica Mountains. This is a place that contains worlds! With elevations from around 400 to nearly 1,700 feet above sea level, Griffith Park offers a mix of steep canyons, oak woodlands, carpets of coastal sage scrub, and much more! Attractions within the park include:

• The Griffith Observatory
• The Hollywood Sign
• The Los Angeles Zoo
• The Los Angeles Equestrian Center
• The Bronson Caves
• The Autry Museum of the American West
• The Greek Theatre
• Travel Town

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This is a date activity that requires some planning due to the vastness and popularity of Griffith Park. If you're planning a weekend date, avoid the traffic surrounding the park by utilizing the DASH Observatory/Los Feliz shuttle. The shuttle runs daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The Comedy Store

The Comedy Store is the best place to see a mix of comedy's biggest superstars and up-and-coming comedians. Planning a date here is easy because the Comedy Store publishes schedules for its Main Room, Belly Room, and Original Room online. The Comedy Store menu features pizza, pretzels with mustard, and chocolate chip cookies if you plan to grab a bite. Cocktails, wine, and beer are also available.

Ready for Your Los Angeles Love Story? Start Planning the Perfect Hollywood Date

Romantic places are waiting in every corner of Hollywood. If you're having trouble picking a spot, don't forget to consider the timeless choice of a romantic hike to the Hollywood Sign. The views from the trails have been known to make more than one person fall in love!