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LA: Echo Park Date Plan

Estimated Spend: $70 Estimated Time: 3.5 hours

  • Go for a Hike on Elysian Park West Loop Trail

    Average Cost : $ 10
    Rating : 4.7
    Head to Elysian Park for an easy 2.3 mile loop hike. It's a popular trail with lots of dogs. Make sure to reward yourselves with drinks, sweet treats, or a snack or meal afterwards.
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  • lady byrd café

    Average Cost : $ 60
    Rating : 4.7
    A hidden, crown jewel in LA for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Sit back and relax in their garden with an option to have your own greenhouse bungalow. The food and coffee are great and they go above and beyond with blankets when it gets cold or umbrellas to keep the sun away. For parking, you'll find it along the side of the road.
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Santa Monica Date Plan

Estimated Spend: $230 Estimated Time: 5 hours

  • Lunetta All Day

    Average Cost : $ 100
    Rating : 4.6
    Fun, relaxed restaurant serving upmarket diner food, which are quite tasty, and a large selection of craft beer, and classic cocktails. The have multiple outdoor patios which is great for the perfect weather in the area. This is one of the best breakfast, brunch, and lunch date options in Santa Monica.
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  • Catch a live show at McCabe's Guitar Shop

    Average Cost : $ 50
    Rating : 4.7
    McCabe's is a revered guitar shop filled to the brim with guitars, and for over 60 years, McCabe’s has proudly hosted the best in folk, Americana, bluegrass, roots, world music and more in its intimate back room! Gigs are usually held on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Check out their website found in the itinerary.
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  • 1212 Santa Monica

    Average Cost : $ 80
    Rating : 4.3
    Fun spot to sit outside or at the bar to enjoy drinks. They also serve food and at night the place opens up with dj's and dancing. You have your choice between laidback drinks or to get after it on the dance floor.
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SJ: Hot, New Italian Experience

Estimated Spend: $15 Estimated Time: 0.5 hours

  • Eataly Silicon Valley

    Average Cost : $ 120
    Rating : 4.7
    Eat, drink, explore, and be merry at this three-story Italian culinary wonderland that has a marketplace of 10,000 fresh foods (pastas, cheeses, meats, sauces, gelato, expresso, wine, and more), two restaurants, bars, cafés, bakeries, and a wine store and tasting room. You can also take wine education classes at La Scoula and cooking classes are specialty dinners are on the horizon. You might not be in Italy, but this experience is a close 2nd. A fun date would be to explore, grab fresh Italian ingredients, and cook a feast at home. FIRST FLOOR Caffè Lavazza & La Pasticceria (8:30AM - 9:00PM) Pizza Alla Pala & La Gastronomia (11:00AM - 9:00PM) Il Gelato (11:00AM - 9:00PM) SECOND FLOOR WINE STORE 8:30AM - 9:00PM THIRD FLOOR Market (Mon-Thu, Sun: 8:30AM - 10:00PM & Fri-Sat: 8:30AM - 11:00PM) Fresh Counters (8:30AM - 8:00PM) Restaurants/Bars -TERRA (Mon-Thu, Sun: 5:00PM - 9:00PM & Fri-Sat: 5:00PM - 9:30PM) -LA PIZZA & LA PASTA (Mon-Thu, Sun: 11:30AM - 9:00PM & Fri-Sat: 11:30AM - 9:30PM)
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SF: Dinner & Sunset

Estimated Spend: $120 Estimated Time: 3 hours

  • Roma Antica

    Average Cost : $ 120
    Rating : 4.1
    This little restaurant brings the art of Roman cuisine and blends it with modern style to SF while serving great wine. Tip: If you have a big group of about 15, request the table in the cellar room. Make reservations at least a week in advance.
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  • Marshall's Beach Sunset

    Average Cost : $ 0
    Rating : 4.8
    Pros: Great Golden Gate Views and very few tourists blocking out the view. More Pros: The walk back up in the dark gives you a chance to take some cool silhouette shots. Don't forget to bring a flashlight or charge you phone. It's about a 20 min hike back to your car.
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