Summer date ideas in Los Angeles

The masters of al fresco rooftop movie viewing are returning for their third season of screenings. This year, they have expanded to two locations: their original spot on the rooftop of the Montalbán in Hollywood, as well as the roof deck of LEVEL in Downtown. Known for excellent film choices and a steady supply of snacks and booze, Rooftop Cinema Club is your snazzy, comfortable and less stressful alternative to other outdoor movie screenings. Enjoy a movie (and rooftop views) on a breezy summer night sharing a blanket in a loveseat for two.

Los Angeles is a city with a lovely climate year-round, which is pretty ideal in and of itself, but also means that it's almost always ice cream weather. And while the dense, scooped kind often hits the spot, there's something nostalgic and perfectly summery about a swirl of soft-serve fresh from the machine. Luckily, the old-school ice cream treat is having a bit of a renaissance in L.A. these days, with hip new shops offering soft-serve in exciting new flavors (and colors). Treat your sweet to some sweet!

For an in-depth look at how local breweries make their magic—and, let's face it, to slurp plenty of beer samples—check out one (or a few) of the best brewery tours in the city. You'll learn something new together, have a few drinks and discover your new favorite brews to share.

Spread out a blanket in the shade or splurge on a pedal-boat rental; there's nothing more romantic than floating around the lake past ducks and lotus flowers, then stealing a kiss near the spray of the fountain.

Tucked between the grimy Venice Boardwalk and the posh Abbot Kinney, the Venice Canals offer a completely different side of the famed beachfront neighborhood. Take a stroll through these three canal-lined blocks—hence the name, Venice—and you'll discover an idyllic scene: arching pedestrian bridges, charming beach houses, bunches of ducklings and the occasional paddle boarding bulldog. You can pick out your favorite dream homes together.

With miles of pictureque coastline from Malibu to the South Bay, the best beaches in L.A. are aplenty for outdoor enthusiasts, surfers, families, sun worshippers, beach bunnies and sweethearts. From Venice and Santa Monica to Manhattan Beach and Playa Vista, there are tons of great beaches to frolic at with your significant other.

Without a doubt, Los Angeles has eternal bragging rights when it comes to its phenomenal farmers' markets. These seasonal markets are where the best restaurants in L.A. buy their produce, where you can indulge in your love for cheap eats with endless sampling, and where cartons of avocados seem to stretch as far as the eye can see. Bring a date and do some shopping, then cook a romantic meal together.

L.A. is a great city for picnicking, and it's one of the cutest things you can do on a date. Pack a basket with your partner's favorite foods, grab a bottle of wine and find a sunny spot on the grass.

Santa Monica Pier includes Pacific Park, a traditional set-up stocked with a Ferris wheel, aquarium, fairground games and cotton candy stands. On warm weekends, the stretch is perfect for a sunset stroll or a romantic kiss atop the Ferris wheel. Lately, the Pier has played host to a number of outdoor film and music events, which means you can return for date after date and never get bored.

While Angelenos are blessed with a gorgeous web of hikes with a view, we all too often find ourselves baked by the sun, with the ocean in sight and yet tantalizingly out of reach. Find a trail that will keep you and your boo cool by journey’s end with some of the area’s most impressive waterfalls. We can’t think of a more perfect way to enjoy a hot summer day.