In a city as big and cinematic as Los Angeles, choosing a first date spot can feel like casting the lead role in your own romantic comedy. Whether you're into dreamy views, artistic strolls, or spontaneous street food crawls, the vibe matters. This quiz will match your personality with the perfect LA first-date spot – each inspired by the emotional energy of iconic Hollywood films.
Take the quiz, find your match, and plan your date with Wink. Because dating should feel like a story worth telling.
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Question 1: What's your ideal Saturday afternoon?
A) Wandering through a museum or garden
B) Watching the sunset from a hilltop
C) Sharing a blanket at an outdoor movie
D) Sampling food from multiple street vendors
E) Riding a paddle boat
F) Playing arcade games by the beach
G) Escaping to a wild, scenic coastline
Question 2: What kind of movie do you usually love?
A) Indie dramas or art-house films
B) Romantic classics or musicals
C) Feel-good comedies or cult favorites
D) City-set love stories with clever dialogue
E) Coming-of-age adventures
F) ’80s/’90s nostalgia films or beach romcoms
G) Cinematic travel or nature documentaries
Question 3: What type of connection feels most natural to you?
A) Talking about art or ideas in a quiet space
B) Sharing a view in silence and letting the moment speak
C) Laughing over shared memories or movie quotes
D) Exploring new places without a strict plan
E) Doing something low-stress and hands-on
F) Playing, laughing, and eating fun food
G) Walking and talking in a wild, natural spot
Question 4: First-date must-have?
A) A calm atmosphere and creative inspiration
B) A breathtaking view or open sky
C) A nostalgic vibe and casual energy
D) Something to explore together
E) Movement and lighthearted fun
F) Amusement rides, games, or fun food
G) Ocean air and beautiful scenery
Question 5: Pick a dating green flag:
A) Thoughtful questions and reflective pauses
B) Emotional openness and subtle gestures
C) Humor and shared pop-culture references
D) Curiosity and go-with-the-flow energy
E) Playfulness and comfort being silly
F) Joy in being a kid again
G) Appreciation for nature’s beauty
Results
Mostly A’s: You’re The Introspective Creative
You appreciate art, quiet, and meaningful conversation. You want a date that feels like a slow-moving film – beautiful and intentional.
Go to: The Getty Center
Mostly B’s: You’re The Dreamy Romantic
You fall for golden hour moments, sweeping views, and subtle magic. You believe a great date can be as simple as watching the world glow.
Go to: Griffith Observatory
Mostly C’s: You’re The Quirky Nostalgic
You love laughter, vintage charm, and a little weirdness. You want to leave the date quoting lines and making inside jokes.
Go to: Cinespia at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Mostly D’s: You’re The Downtown Adventurer
You’re curious, spontaneous, and full of energy. Your best date unfolds one turn at a time, with plenty to explore and share.
Go to: Angels Flight & Grand Central Market
Mostly E’s: You’re The Active Chiller
You like dates that are light, authentic, and in motion – easygoing, fun, and memorable.
Go to: Echo Park Lake
Mostly F’s: You’re The Lighthearted and Playful
You connect through fun and games, whether it’s a boardwalk arcade or eating cotton candy by the ocean.
Go to: Santa Monica Pier
Mostly G’s: You’re The Peacefully Present
You value stillness, fresh air, and breathtaking scenery. The best dates happen at the edge of the world.
Go to: El Matador State Beach
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🖼️ For the Creatives and Quiet Connectors
Some people shine in quiet spaces. You prefer thoughtful pacing, soft conversation, and shared discovery over loud environments or constant stimulation. Your ideal first date doesn’t rush – it observes.
🎥 Movie Mood: Thirteen, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Portrait of a Lady on Fire
📍 The Getty Center (Los Angeles, California)
🌐 getty.edu/visit/center
📬 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049
🕐 Open Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Fridays & Saturdays until 9:00 PM)
High above the Los Angeles skyline in Brentwood, The Getty Center blends world-class art, hilltop gardens, and breathtaking views of Southern California into a date experience that’s both reflective and quietly romantic. With galleries ranging from baroque masterpieces to modern sculpture, it’s an invitation to wander and connect without pressure.
- Date idea: Explore the exhibits, share your reactions, then sit in the Central Garden to people – watch or relax.
- Pro tip: Plan a Friday or Saturday evening visit – the light, the views, and the mellow crowd make the energy feel just right.
- Dating plan: Start at the Getty around golden hour, then wind down with dinner in Sawtelle or coffee in Westwood.
Whether you click over favorite painters or let the gardens guide your conversation, The Getty makes quiet chemistry feel effortless.
🌄 For the Dreamers
If you believe every good date needs a little magic, especially during golden hour, you’ll feel at home in wide-open spaces with skyline views and subtle quiet. This is for those who think a good conversation deserves a great backdrop.
🎥 Movie Mood: La La Land, Before Sunrise, The Notebook
📍 Griffith Observatory (Griffith Park, Los Angeles, California)
🌐 griffithobservatory.org
📬 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
🕐 Open Wednesday – Sunday, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
From the iconic dance scene in La La Land to late-night stargazing in Rebel Without a Cause, Griffith Observatory – nestled high in Griffith Park in the heart of Los Angeles, California – carries a cinematic weight that just feels right for emotionally attuned dates. With panoramic views of the city, an old-Hollywood planetarium, and wide steps perfect for lingering after sunset, this is where sparks stretch across the sky.
And don’t forget the view: on a clear evening, you can see the Hollywood Sign in the distance, standing like a silent witness to your unfolding story – a perfect cue for that first shared photo or casual, “Let’s remember this” moment.
- Date idea: Stroll through the observatory halls, then sit side by side as the skyline lights up below.
- Pro tip: Visit on a weekday evening to avoid crowds and bring snacks or drinks for the lawn.
- Dating plan: Start at sunset, explore the exhibits, and then head to nearby Los Feliz for a casual dinner to keep the conversation flowing.
Few places in Los Angeles feel this naturally romantic – it’s a love letter to both stargazing and connection.
🪦 For the Quirky Romantics
You value shared experience, a little weirdness, and things that are offbeat but meaningful. You love dates that are memorable not because they’re expensive, but because they’re a little different.
🎥 Movie Mood: Clueless, The Big Lebowski, Amélie
📍 Cinespia at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Hollywood, California)
🌐 cinespia.org
📬 6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038
🕐 Seasonal screenings (May– September), Gates open ~ 6:45 PM
Set in one of Los Angeles' most storied landmarks, Hollywood Forever Cemetery turns classic film screenings into a unique outdoor event through its Cinespia series. Picnic blankets, themed photo booths, music before the movie, and a sea of fellow film lovers – it’s charming, nostalgic, and surprisingly cozy.
- Date idea: Pick a favorite cult film, bring a blanket and your favorite wine, and settle in under the stars.
- Pro tip: Arrive early for pre-movie golden hour photos and better seating.
- Dating plan: Turn it into an old-school date night with a throwback movie and post-film walk along nearby Melrose.
This is where California’s flair for the unusual meets timeless first-date warmth – ideal for those who want connection and character.
🚋 For the Downtown Adventurers
You love energy, spontaneity, and texture. A first date should unfold naturally – like a long walk through the city with no set path, just plenty to explore and share.
🎥 Movie Mood: 500 Days of Summer, Her, In the Mood for Love
📍 Angels Flight + Grand Central Market (Downtown Los Angeles, California)
🌐 angelsflight.org / grandcentralmarket.com
📬 Angels Flight: 350 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071
📬 Grand Central Market: 317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013
🕐 Angels Flight: Daily, 6:45 AM – 10:00 PM
🕐 Grand Central Market: Daily, 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Downtown Los Angeles blends old-world charm and modern chaos – and this combo captures both. Start your date at Angels Flight, the iconic century-old funicular, then roll into Grand Central Market, where taco stalls, coffee counters, and noodle bars keep the choices (and conversation) flowing.
- Date idea: Turn the market into your playground – each of you picks a vendor, then swap plates and impressions.
- Pro tip: Plan a mid-afternoon meetup to enjoy the bustle without battling rush-hour lines.
- Dating plan: After eating, walk to The Last Bookstore or MOCA for an art-fueled second half.
This date thrives on movement, shared curiosity, and discovering something unexpected – just like the movies that inspired it.
🚣 For the Active Chillers
You’re the kind of dater who thrives in relaxed environments with a touch of movement. You want your first date to be engaging, but not intense. Think paddle boats instead of poker faces, lakeside laughs instead of loud restaurants. You’re all about enjoying the moment and keeping things light, grounded, and real.
🎥 Movie Mood: Before We Go, Adventureland, Chinatown
📍 Echo Park Lake (Echo Park, Los Angeles, California)
🌐 laparks.org/park/echo-park
📬 751 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026
🕐 Open Daily, 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Set against palm trees and city views, Echo Park Lake is a mellow, open-air spot that blends activity and calm in perfect balance. This Los Angeles favorite lets you step away from the chaos without ever leaving the city. It’s ideal for a date that unfolds at walking pace – slow enough to connect, active enough to keep it breezy.
The classic pedal boats make for a playful, shared experience that helps first-date nerves melt away. There's also a paved loop for a scenic stroll, benches tucked under willow trees, and often a musician playing somewhere nearby – a built-in soundtrack to your first conversation.
- Date idea: Rent a pedal boat and drift toward the central fountain before taking a lap on foot around the lake.
- Pro tip: Grab horchata, street tacos, or a pastry from a local vendor before or after – there’s always something happening nearby in Echo Park.
- Dating plan: Meet mid-afternoon, float around, then grab a snack or drink and sit by the lotus beds as the sun sets behind the skyline.
For daters who love authenticity, light adventure, and low-pressure connection, Echo Park Lake offers the kind of first date that feels natural – and just romantic enough.
🎠 For the Lighthearted and Playful
You connect through fun. You’re all about creating moments – riding something goofy, competing in arcade games, eating cotton candy on the beach. You know not every great date has to be deep. Sometimes it just needs to be joyful.
🎥 Movie Mood: Big, Grease, Forrest Gump
📍 Santa Monica Pier (Santa Monica, California)
🌐 santamonicapier.org
📍 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401
🕐 Pacific Park: Mon – Thu 12:00 – 9:00 PM, Fri – Sun 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Few places capture the nostalgic energy of California fun like the Santa Monica Pier. It’s where childhood joy meets adult flirtation – Ferris wheels, funnel cake, arcade challenges, and an ocean breeze that makes everything feel lighter.
- Date idea: Skee-Ball tournament, share a milkshake, then walk the beach barefoot after dark.
- Pro tip: Head there on a weeknight after 6pm when crowds fade but the lights glow stronger.
- Dating plan: If the date goes well, grab bikes or a Bird scooter and coast the boardwalk as the stars come out.
This is dating as a dopamine hit – perfect for light, playful energy with room for spontaneity and nostalgia.
🌊 For the Peacefully Present
You value stillness and scenery. You don’t need a packed schedule or flashing lights – just space to walk, breathe, and share something quietly beautiful. Nature, conversation, and the ocean are your perfect mix.
🎥 Movie Mood: The Notebook, Call Me By Your Name, The Beach
📍 El Matador State Beach (Malibu, California)
🌐 parks.ca.gov/elmatador
📍 32350 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
🕐 Daily, dawn – dusk
Tucked along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, El Matador State Beach is a hidden gem with wild sea caves, towering cliffs, and cinematic sunsets. Far from the usual LA beach bustle, it’s ideal for daters who feel more grounded surrounded by ocean and stone than by flashing lights.
- Date idea: Arrive just before golden hour, find a semi-private patch of sand, and enjoy the kind of quiet that deepens every glance.
- Pro tip: Bring low chairs, a light picnic, and check tide schedules in advance.
- Dating plan: Pair it with a coastal drive through Southern California and a beachside snack stop after dark.
If your dream first date includes nature, movement, and moments that don’t need narration – this stretch of California coastline delivers pure atmosphere.
P.S. Movie lovers, if you want your date to feel like aHollywood scene, check out our LA Movie Date Guide: Los Feliz & Hollywood Hotspots for real filming spots and romantic hotspots across Los Angeles!
📲 Ready to Meet the Right Co-Star?
Your vibe deserves the right setting and the right person to share it with. On Wink, you match with people who aren’t just looking to chat. They’re looking to connect with intention.
Each of these first-date ideas is more than a location. It’s a scene waiting to be lived in. With the right energy and a little planning, it becomes a story you both remember.
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