Los Angeles

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina

Just a little ways southeast of Los Angeles is the town of Newport Beach and on it, a beautiful beachfront accommodation known as the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort and Marina. For couples that want a relaxing beach vacation but don’t like to stray too far from civilization, this is a great choice. Head out into the water for some fun by renting a sailboat or a pedal boat. Go surfing, visit the local waterpark or just relax on the beach. The resort offers cottage rentals as well as campsites on the beach, so you can

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Kate’s Lazy Desert Airstream Motel, Landers

For more adventurous couples that prefer uniqueness over luxury, there’s a great place just over two hours east of Los Angeles known as Kate’s Lazy Desert Airstream Motel. The west coast equivalent of their New York location, this place was put together by one of the members of the B-52s and it definitely shows. The property consists of six airstream trailers, all decorated in crazy style and situated in the middle of the desert. No luxuries here, just a trailer and a barrel to burn wood in to

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Take a Weekend in Ojai

Ojai is a town just northwest of Los Angeles, a bit further away from the crowded cities that cover much of Southern California. And though it may be a small town, there is still plenty to do there. Couples can enjoy walking through this artistic community and its beautiful surroundings, visiting art galleries and museums or spending some time shopping. If you wish to get away from the people, try spending some time horseback riding, hiking or backpacking in the region. Or just take a trip to their award-winning spa and relax for a while. If you show up at t

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Lake Havasu City, AZ

For couples that need some time away from the busy cities of California, there’s a place not too far away that could be just right for you. Lake Havasu City is known far-and-wide as a popular tourist spot for those that want to enjoy some nature or boating. It’s about five hours from Los Angeles, but well worth it for all the great hiking and fishing, the beautiful beaches and the chance to spend some time on the lake. For more adventurous couples, rent an off-road vehicle and go exploring. There are ple

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Point Dume State Beach, Malibu

Not too far out of Los Angeles is one of the most beautiful areas of the California coastline that you will likely ever see.

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A Gondola Ride in Long Beach

Less than an hour south of Los Angeles, in the city of Long Beach, is a company that can give you the chance to do what you might normally only do in Venice, Italy. Gondola Getaway is dedicated to providing gondola rides through the canals and other waterways of NaplesIsland. Cruises are available in the afternoon, evening or at night and, of course, they only use authentic Venetian gondolas. This can be a great way for couples to see the area while spending a bit of ro

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Los Angeles’s Museum Row

If you and your loved one like to go museum hopping, Los Angeles’s Museum Row is a great place to spend a day exploring some of the city’s best. Located along “Miracle Mile”, a stretch of Wilshire Blvd. between Fairfax Ave. and La Brea Blvd., there are four major museums to see on Museum Row. Couples can check out the LA Country Museum of Art, the PageMuseum (AKA t

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Visiting Catalina Island

One of the most popular tourist spots around Los Angeles is Catalina Island, and there’s good reason for it. This is a perfect place for couples to get away from the big city and enjoy some time doing activities in nature. To get there, you can fly in or take a ferry, and once there, it’s just a matter of choosing what you want to do first. You can have some water adventures and do some kayaking, snorkeling, diving and more. Or you can explore the land by hiking and biking. Or just hang out in the towns and relax

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Dana Point

If you need some time away from city life, consider a little excursion out onto the ocean. DanaPoint is located along the California coast, about an hour southeast of Los Angeles and an hour north of San Diego. They offer a wide variety of water-themed attractions, from whale watching to fishing trips to just cruising about and enjoying the aquatic life. One can find dolphins, seals, sea lions and more in addition to the whales at Dana

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Tour the Queen Mary

Less than an hour out of Los Angeles, on the beaches of Long Beach lays the famous Queen Mary cruise liner. Decommissioned for a long time now, this ship has since become a popular tourist destination. Couples can enjoy exploring the ship, taking one of many tours, viewing the exhibits or, if you feel like staying longer, there are even rooms to stay in. If you get there during Halloween, the ship celebrates its legacy of being one of the most haunted places in the U.S. with a ghost tour.

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