Dinner and drinks is always a great idea for Valentines Day but we understand if you wanna shake things up. This year, do something a little different to show the one you love just how much you love them. We’ve prepared a guide to Valentines Day in Los Angeles. The great thing about this list? Not everything requires a reservation!
1. Union Station Afro-Cuban Dance Party in Los Angeles
On Valentines Day, Union Station in Los Angeles will be transformed into a dance hall for Ricardo Lemvo y Makina Loca. The night will start with a free kizomba dance lesson followed by live music and dancing. The Afro-Cuban beats will be sure to heat things up.
2. Be a tourist for a day
Fall in love with your city all over again by visiting it like it’s the first time. Book EVX car services for a tour of Los Angeles, or any local area of your choosing. You can visit the iconic tourist spots that made LA famous or visit the latest instagram-worthy spots like the graffiti heart wall in the picture above. At EVX, we can customize a tour specifically for you and your date and we’ll even make sure you make your dinner reservations! There are plenty of romantic and memorable places for you to visit this Valentines Day.
3. Lucha VaVoom in Los Angeles
Lucha VaVoom is probably unlike any Valentines Date you’ve ever had. Featuring a burlesque show, Mexican wrestling, comedians, and surprise guests, this is sure to be a Valentines Day you’ll be talking about for years.
4. Visit the places where you or your significant other grew up
Take a trip down memory lane and visit the places where you grew up with your lover. Better yet, surprise your lover by visiting their most loved spots where they grew up. You can book EVX car services to drive you from point to point so you can focus on each other. This sentimental gesture can create a deeper connection between you two and be extremely romantic. Make new memories by visiting a cherished past.
5. LaLa’s Burlesque Show
Heat things up this Valentines Day with Lala’s Burlesque show taking place at the Federal Bar in North Hollywood. Watch the sexy ladies do their thing and enjoy the night with a couple of cocktails.
6. Romantic Gondola Ride
Yep, you read that right. Los Angeles has it all! Including gondolas where you and your lover can take a romantic evening ride while you sip on champagne. There’s plenty of places that you can take a gondola ride including Santa Monica, Redondo Beach, and Long Beach.
7. Sunset Helicopter Tour of Los Angeles
If you’ve always wanted to take a helicopter tour, Valentines Day is a great time to splurge on one. See Los Angeles like you’ve never it before and toast the night with a glass of champagne in the air. Try OrbicAir, Elite Helicopter Tours, or any number of helicopter tour companies in Los angeles.
8. Plan a Mini-Getaway
Take a spur of the moment trip. It doesn’t have to be a grand vacation- even a staying at a local hotel can shake things up. If you’re planning a stay-cation, mark the occaision by booking EVX car services to the hotel or to dinner. Make sure to pack some rose petals to sprinkle around the hotel room!
9. Paint and Wine Class
Get in touch with your creative side and take a paint and wine class. There many companies that host paint nights and often times they are in restaurants and bars so you can even grab a bite after you complete your masterpiece. You’ll create some great memories together and have a memento to remember it.
10. Balloon Ride
Take advantage of the beautiful Southern California weather and take a romantic balloon ride Sometimes you can even bring a bottle of wine or champagne to toast the night.
11. Recreate your first date
Tap into your sentimental side and think back to when you first fell in love. Recreate your first date or the date when you knew you found the one. You get bonus points if you propose!