100 Cheap Date Ideas in Los Angeles: Activities
With a little creativity, , the best date activities can be a an inexpensive memorable adventure. You'll have a blast for less than $20 with these date activities:
61. Fun Santa Monica date ideas include a ride on the Ferris wheel at Pacific Park or a stroll on the Santa Monica Pier.
62. Take in the view of L.A.'s downtown skyline view from the LA City Hall Observation deck, then sample food from one of the long-standing or nouveau vendors at nearby Grand Central Market.
63. Search for vintage treasures at Melrose Trading Post on Sunday mornings.
64. Spend an evening in Franklin Village sipping coffee at the Bourgeois Pig, grabbing bar bites at Birds and perusing the local shops.
65. Channel your inner Tiger Woods with a round of mini golf at Sherman Oaks Castle Park.
66. Go bargain hunting at the Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena if you're searching for inexpensive date ideas.
67. Attend a taping of your favorite television show.
68. Search for your favorite celebrities on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and grab an organic, fair trade coffee at Groundwork Coffee Company at Sunset and Vine.
69. See who can take down more pins at Shatto 39 Lanes in Koreatown. Loser buys french fries!
70. Tackle a cheesy duet (think Paradise by the Dashboard Light) at a karaoke bar like Boardwalk 11 or Cafe Brass Monkey.
71. Take in a free lecture from the ALOUD series at the Los Angeles Central Public Library if you're looking for intellectual date activities.
72. Watch the first showing of the day of a movie at the Landmark Theatre for only $10.50. Choose the Landmark Screening Lounge to kick back in their love seats, ottomans and sofas.
73. Visit a farmer's market, including the Hollywood Farmer's Market on Sunday mornings and the Santa Monica Farmer's Market on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
74. People-watch at the Venice Beach Boardwalk.
75. Go antique shopping in Whittier at King Richard's Antique Center, the largest antique center in California.
76. Window shop in Downtown's Fashion District. And if the date goes well, pick up a bouquet from the nearby Flower District.
77. Take a scenic drive along the Pacific Coast Highway.
78. Take a walking tour of Downtown movie locations, including the Bradbury Building and Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites.
79. . Looking for Fairfax-area date ideas? Search for street art at Melrose and Fairfax. You may find work by Banksy or Mr. Brainwash.
80. Attend a signing from a famed author at Book Soup in West Hollywood, then discuss the book over gelato at Caffe Primo.