Senior Dating in Los Angeles

Dating Over 50 in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is spread out, but it is full of good places to meet, from hilltop views to busy food halls. A relaxed first date here is easy to plan.

OAP Dating helps singles over 50 across California find friendship, companionship and romance. When you are ready to meet, the ideas below are relaxed, public places that suit a first date.

Local date ideas in Los Angeles

Relaxed, public places that suit a first meeting.

Gentle walks Coffee or a bite to eat Rainy-day ideas

Opening times, prices and facilities can change, so please check each place's own website before you travel. Details last checked on 18 October 2026.

Gentle walks

Griffith Observatory Griffith Park

Free to visit, with views across Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign, and trails starting from the grounds. Stop at the café for a drink while you take in the view.

Details from: Griffith Observatory: visit

Cost: Free admission; paid parking closest to the Observatory
Hours: Tuesday to Friday noon to 10 p.m., weekends 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., closed Monday. Grounds open 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily
Café: Café at the End of the Universe
Accessibility: The building and grounds are accessible
Restrooms: Next to the Observatory parking lot
Good to know: Busiest at weekends, in summer and at sunset, so a weekday visit is quieter

Coffee or a bite to eat

Grand Central Market Los Angeles

A market of food stalls, with a coffee bar on the Hill Street side. Grab a coffee or share a meal while you chat.

Details from: Grand Central Market

Hours: Daily, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Coffee: Go Get Em Tiger, on the Hill Street side
Parking: Parking garage at 308 South Hill Street

Rainy-day ideas

The Getty Center Los Angeles

Free art galleries to explore. Book a free entry time, then take things at your own pace.

Details from: Getty Center: visit

Cost: Free, with a timed-entry reservation
Hours: Tuesday to Friday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., closed Monday. Closed New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Parking: $25 per car, $15 after 3 p.m., $10 after 6 p.m., free on Saturdays after 6 p.m.; cards only
Good to know: Some pavilion galleries are closed for renovations