Ideas For A Date Night In Hollywood

Whether it's Valentines Day or not, it's always a perfect day or night to celebrate love, romance and passion. From local Angelenos to tourists, Hollywood is a great place to celebrate a special night with that special someone. Here are a few date ideas to wow and impress your significant other.

Loews Hollywood Hotel
1755 N Highland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 856-1200
www.loewshotels.com

Right in the heart of the glitz and glamour is Loews Hollywood Hotel. New to the area (after taking over the Renaissance Hotel), this hotel will soon be going through major renovations. Loews Hollywood Hotel is the perfect launch pad for the myriad clubs, theaters and restaurants within easy walking distance. Loews is also a hop, skip and a jump away from Hollywood's Metro Red Line station.

Just down the elevator and right across a small crosswalk is the Hollywood and Highland Center. Guests have direct access to more than 80 shops, 26 restaurants, 12 bowling lanes and seven movie screens. Iconic venues such as the Dolby Theater and the TCL Chinese Theater (formerly known as Grauman's) are in this plaza as well. There is a large selection of dining options and places to shop until you drop. Luxury shopping at Louis Vuitton is available as well as more affordable stores like GAP and Guess. One of the newest highlights in the center is Sweets! Hollywood. It is a candy store of epic proportions filled with all the candies and chocolates from all over the world.

The Hollywood Bowl
2301 N Highland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 850-2000
www.hollywoodbowl.com

If shopping and dining are not on your list for an ideal date, then grab your special someone and picnic at the Hollywood Bowl before a show with some wine followed up by some live music under the stars. Situated up the hill from Hollywood & Highland is one of the largest natural amphitheaters in the world that can accommodate about 18,000 people. The Hollywood Bowl is home to the best and brightest in all genres of music and many amazing musicians, groups and orchestras such as John Mayer, Coldplay, Dave Matthews, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and pretty much every other large band have performed on their stage. Loews Hotel can make it even easier for you to enjoy your evening by having them create a picnic basket filled with delicious wine and food. Take a brisk walk for 10 to 15 minutes then sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 468-1770
www.broadwayla.org

Head down to a historic Hollywood theater if you're looking for a terrific night out with your special someone. The Pantages Theater regularly offers shows you won't want to miss including The Phantom of the Opera, Dirty Dancing and more. In the past, shows such as "Wicked" and "Book of Mormon" have been featured on this stage as well. Enjoy dinner at the many amazing dining selections all within a short distance from the Loews Hotel to the Pantages.

Universal Studios
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
(818) 622-3801
www.universalstudioshollywood.com

Looking for something more fun and adventurous? Get the full experience of Hollywood and movie-making magic by going to Universal Studios. Simplify your date night by not even driving. Only one metro stop from Universal Studios Hollywood, you don't need to worry about traffic bringing you and your date down. Enjoy all the park's shows, attractions, rides and entertainment. Universal Studios CityWalk is a perfect place to go after a day of thrill seeking. There you can dine, shop, watch a movie or see a variety of street performers.

Exhale Mind Body Spa
1755 N. Highland Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 491-1376
www.exhalespa.com

If you are not interested in riding rides, shopping or simply do not want to be with large crowds of people, Loews has something a lot more relaxing and very private. Their brand new Exhale Mind Body Spa is scheduled to open on Feb. 1. This luxurious oasis features seven spa therapy rooms, aromatherapy-infused steam rooms, brow bar, manicure/pedicure lounge and a couples' massage room. Here, you and your sweetie pie can let go of all the stress and just enjoy each other's company. At Exhale, all guests are invited to relax, rejuvenate, revive and restore both mind and body.

Marian Bacol-Uba is a Marketing and Social Media consultant and a freelance food and travel writer/blogger. You can follow her travel and culinary adventures on www.marianthefoodie.com. Follow her on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram. "LIVE. LAUGH. LOVE."