Della Terra Restaurant

Take a more traditional route when wooing your loved one. Gondola Amoré offers traditional Venetian gondola rides from the North Side of Redondo Beach Pier. Glide along the water in a decked-out boat as you are serenaded by your knowledgeable cruise guide, or bring your own music. Each cruise offers a basket of fresh bread, fruit, and cheese. You may opt to order champagne or bring your own wine for a little something extra on your romantic date.

Aside from an extensive collection of rare books, manuscripts and art, the Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens also contain 120 acres of landscaped gardens. Of the dozen principal gardens open to the public, the Children's Garden is most popular for the younger visitors. Children can learn about plants and different elements of nature through fun, hands-on activities.

Whether you are religious or not, you can find some tranquility at the Peace Awareness Labyrinth & Gardens. People from all walks of life can come walk the hand-carved stone outdoor labyrinth to help clear the mind and though process. Or you can escape the chaos of urban life at one of the peaceful meditation gardens.

If you're in the mood for some hard-hitting sports action, cheer on the mighty Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center. Founded by the Walt Disney Company in 1993 and named after the 1992 Disney movie, The Mighty Ducks, these mighty Ducks have managed to win one Pacific Division title, two Western Conference Championships and one Stanley Cup Championship.