The Golden Gate Bridge, the Sierra Nevada mountains and the scenic beauty of California make it a perfect place to have a cozy time with your partner. Add to that the redwood forests, cliff-lined beaches, and Central Valley farmland and you have the perfect recipe for romance! California is one of the largest states in the United States of America and is known for its picturesque beauty. It has become the talk of every crime series lover with Teresa Lisbon and Patrick Jane out on their adventures in various parts of California, in the TV series Mentalist. Think of a romantic dinner date by the beachside, a staycation amidst the forest or an adventure-filled trek, you will find all of these in California. Without taking much time, let us explore the best romantic things to do in California, the USA.
1. Join a helicopter tour in Los Angeles (from USD 564.0)
Los Angeles is one of the most beautiful places in California. An interesting way to explore the city, on a romantic outing nonetheless, is through a helicopter tour. Surprise your partner by booking this Viator tour that also includes a secluded mountaintop landing in Malibu. You’ll be on a front-row seat to the astounding Californian coast. To top it all off, champagne will be provided when you land. If you’re planning to propose to your loved one, we reckon this is one of the best ways to do it!
Los Angeles Helicopter Tour with Romantic Mountaintop Landing
Duration: 2 hours
2. Go on a nature hike at Muir Woods (from USD 119.0)
One of the most spectacular places to visit in California is Muir Woods National Monument in Mill Valley just north of San Francisco. It is known for its massive redwood trees and, since 1908, has been federally protected as a National Monument. Join this GetYourGuide tour of the forest the next time you come out to San Francisco with your loved one. The tour includes a visit to Sausalito and a ferry ride to the bay, giving you an iconic view of the Golden Gate Bridge.
San Francisco: Morning Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour w/ Ferry
Duration: 5.0 hour
3. Get romantic on a San Francisco Bay Cruise (from USD 69.0)
Admiring a city hand-in-hand with your partner sounds really romantic, and it truly is. The beautiful sight along with the water would make both you and your partner feel close to each other. San Francisco city can be admired through this tour which you can take with your partner. Onboard a catamaran, which would sail you past the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, covering the legendary Alcatraz Island, and of-course the hamlet of Sausalito. It will be a wonderful experience with the setting sun, the flowing breeze and your beautiful partner next to you.
San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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4. Engage in water sports at La Jolla Cove
La Jolla Cove is a small picturesque cove along with a beach located in San Diego, California. The surrounding cliffs enhance the beauty of this cove. It is marked under the protected parts of the marine reserve. This cove is rich in marine diversity and an ideal place for people who want to have a romantic but adventure-filled outing. You can try all the water adventure sports and have a gala of a time. Try snorkeling, scuba diving, and swimming, etc., and give your date a day to remember!
La Jolla Cove
Address: California 92037, USA
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
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5. Spend a day amidst nature at Point Lobos
Point Lobos is a state natural reserve and thus a delight for a couple who like spending some quality time amidst nature. This scenic beauty is ideal for a day trip where you can take long walks and spend a great time with your loved one. You can expect a variety of sea wildlife to watch, with exotic and rare animals. You can hike as a couple, go for a dive, swim and engagage in other water activities. There is a whaling museum where you can spend some time as well.
Point Lobos
Address: 62 CA-1, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, United States
Website: Point Lobos
Opening hours: 8am - 4:30pm (daily)
6. Arrange a majestic tour of Yosemite National Park (from USD 250.0)
Yosemite National Park is a known destination for a day outing. Plan a full day trip on this tour and get some amazing mind-sweeping views of El Kaptan and the scenic beauty of the majestic Yosemite park. You get to spend the whole day at the park with the guide taking you to different places and giving you some amazing information about each part. You will also get a delicious lunch. The tour also includes a nice little drive along the Merced River.
Yosemite Small-Group Guided Tour with Lunch, Transfers
Duration: 8 hours
7. Go on a literary date in Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens
Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens was established by Henry E. Huntington and Arabella Huntington and is located in San Marino, California, United States. Nothing can be more intimate and enlightening than the experience of a literary date with your loved one. Plan a date here and experience an array of plants from all around the world, get to know about them and get educated together. Expand your date to the vast and robust library within the premises, explore various titles under one roof. Take a walk within the premises and have a fun day of learning and romance!
Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens
Address: 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108, United States
Website: Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens
Opening hours: Wed - Mon: 10am - 5pm (closed on Tue)
8. Have some intimate time in Mono Springs
Mono Springs is a hot spring and resort located in Sierra Forest in the Fresno County of California. If you are looking for a purely nature-based time then this place would not disappoint you. With a lot of activity options, this place is a nature lover couple’s delight! You can expect to spend some intimate time here. Go for a dip in the hot springs (be careful), or enjoy a day watching the scenic beauty around from your resort, anything would be lovable with your partner by your side.
Mono Springs
Address: Fresno County, central California.
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
9. Organise a fun-filled date on a hot balloon (from USD 250.0)
The idea of hot balloons has always been fascinating. The movie ‘Up’ has made a benchmark in both romance and hot air balloons! Why not experience a different kind of date in Napa Valley’s hot air balloon rides? This unique date would let you fly over Napa Valley in a hot balloon, and to make it more beautiful and interesting you have your loved one by your side. Get enthralled by the beauty of the valley, and give your partner a date to remember.
Napa Valley Aloft Hot Air Balloon Ride
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
10. Take a romantic walk inside San Kei En
Japanese Friendship Garden or San Kei En, one of the romantic places to go in California, is located in San Diego. A date in this garden should feel like your old high-school kind of date. Relieve those first-date moments when you take your partner out for some romantic time here in the Japanese Friendship Garden. Take a long walk, have a long talk. Talks and walks never get old. To make things more fun carry some board and card games and a picnic basket with you.
Japanese Friendship Garden
Address: 2215 Pan American Rd E, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Opening hours: 10am - 5pm (daily)
11. Indulge in an intimate dinner at A.O.C.
Can a dinner date ever get old? No! It is one of the best things to do for couples in California, or anywhere else, really! Chivalry can never get out of fashion, so going out for a romantic candlelight dinner, pulling the chair for your partner and having a nice bottle of wine should be on your to-do list! AOC, a fine-dine and fancy place located in Los Angles will give you the opportunity to indulge in some beautiful dining experience. The place is known for its premium wines and an intimate ambiance. Get ready for some brownie points on the romance scale from your partner.
Dinner at A.O.C.
Address: 8700 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048, United States
Website: Dinner at A.O.C.
Opening hours: 11:30am - 10pm (daily)
12. Experience the exotic Napa Valley Wine Train (from USD 150.0)
This is a recipe for a perfect day, which would make your partner fall head over heels for you! If you are waiting for a perfect opportunity to express your love to your significant other, this is the right setting for it. Travel the famous Napa Valley train, enjoy the scenic beauty while the train passes through the beautiful towns of Napa. You also get a gourmet lunch/dinner prepared freshly for you by the acclaimed onboard restaurant staff on the train. This unforgettable journey also comes with some great wine.
Napa Valley Wine Train to St Helena with Gourmet Lunch
Duration: 3 hours
This is a guarantee of a great time
If you are tired of planning out the perfect date, you can take a break. Pick any of the activities from above and be assured to have a great time. A romantic dinner, an adventurous date, a day out in the garden, a literary outing, you name it and we have it listed. We have at least several dates planned for you! So do not wait, just get ready and get going, pick up from the most romantic things to do in California, USA!
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