Vera Wang

Test the bounds of your love at the Stinking Rose. This unconventionally romantic restaurant caters to the lovers who have a sense of humor and enjoy irony. Garlic-infused dishes are served in a beautiful candlelit setting. The stinky but delicious California-Italian cuisine can be created with as much or as little garlic as desired.

Head to The Wiltern for performances by up-and-coming artists. This medium-sized art deco venue hosts popular local, regional and, occasionally, national performers and bands in a series of concerts throughout the year. Adjacent to the 12-story Pellissier Building, this theater offers some of the best acoustics - and entertainment - in the city.

Explore 36 miles of trails through the open grasslands, cliffs and canyons of Topanga State Park. Located near the Santa Monica Mountains, this state park also provides a lovely view of the Pacific Ocean. Discover a number of geographical wonders, like earthquake faults, marine fossils and volcanic intrusions while taking in the sights at this outdoor destination.