Start by spreading out a picnic at Pan Pacific Park, maybe dodge a frisbee or two, before catching a classic movie at New Beverly Cinema. Finish the evening with an upscale Italian dinner at Terroni.
Pan Pacific Park
📍 7600 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
It’s a green oasis in the middle of the urban sprawl where you can jog, picnic, or just people-watch. The park is a mix of fitness enthusiasts, families, and the occasional celebrity in disguise (sunglasses and a hat). Perfect for a lazy afternoon date, where the most strenuous activity is deciding where to lay your picnic blanket.
Know Before You Go
✔ Bring a frisbee!
✔ Great for a low-key picnic date. Just watch out for the overzealous squirrels.
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Terroni
📍 7605 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Equal parts rustic and trendy, where you can bond over the struggle of pronouncing the pasta names and end up ordering pizza because it’s safer.
Know Before You Go
✔ Even though the pizzas are a safe bet, the pastas are where the magic happens.
✔ Reservations are a good idea unless you enjoy waiting while smelling garlic in the air.
✔ The wine list is as long as a summer day in Sicily.
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New Beverly Cinema
📍 7165 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
New Beverly Cinema is where cinephiles go to worship at the altar of ‘the good ol days’. Owned by Tarantino, it’s a shrine to classic, cult, and occasionally obscure cinema. The seats have seen more history than most film studios, and there’s something extra-good about the popcorn.
Know Before You Go
✔ Check the schedule; their double features are always stacked.
✔ It’s cash only – like a nostalgic trip to a time before smartphones.
✔ Arrive early – it’s first-come, first-served, and the best seats go quickly.
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