If your dating life is starting to feel like old hat, you’re in need of some new head wear, or at least some new go-to date spots. Every date should feel fun and unique, even if it’s a first date. You should never feel like you’ve wasted your time getting to know someone. Switching up your dating routine will ensure yourself a good time even if it’s not a match made in heaven. Here are 5 secret spots for an amazing date in Whittier.
1)99 cent Fish Taco Wednesday at Tacos Baja
Who doesn’t love fish tacos or a good deal? Let’s face it, dating can be expensive and it can really start to add up if you go on a couple dates a week. However, you shouldn’t have to take out a small loan just to have a dating life. There’s no law that says you have to make your dates super fancy outings. Dates are all about getting to know someone and spending quality time together, and both of those objectives, in addition to a very reasonably priced meal, can be achieved at Tacos Baja’s 99 cent fish taco night. This is a deal that can’t be beat for fans of fish or tacos. So find a deal loving date and get to know each other better over a meal that won’t make you have to take up a second job. You can even play the baller and cover the meal for the both of you!
2)King Richard’s Antique Center
The couple that shops for antique oddities together, stays together. If you like treasure hunts or just uncovering pieces of the past this is a date for you. You and your date can spend hours perusing this multi-floor shrine to antiquing. King Richard’s Antique Center has everything from quaint tea sets to Elvis memorabilia to turn of the century furniture, though you don’t need to be looking to buy to have a memorable time here. The Center also offers one off art classes in things like stained glass and clay painting if you and your date are the artistic type. So whether you come to look, buy or create, you’re bound to have a refreshing date night (or day) at King Richard’s.
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3)Sunday Afternoon Paint Class at Colonia Publica
One of the best ways to jazz up a typical bar date is to include an activity with your drinking, like painting. You don’t have to understand Pollack or paint like Monet to enjoy a Paint Nite class at Colonia Publica. A friendly instructor will guide you through a step by step process to create your own masterpiece, though that doesn’t mean you have to follow along. Paint Nite is all about alcohol-fueled creativity, so participants are encouraged to paint whatever they like, even if it greatly differs from the painting being taught. So ready those paint brushes and get your Bob Ross on for a bar date with a twist. Who doesn’t like happy little trees?
4)Turnbull Canyon
One of the best things about outdoorsy dates is they’re free! Of course they also provide a daily dose of vitamin D, a little physical activity and a distraction free environment, things we could all probably use a little more of in our lives. If typical bar dates are starting to feel stale, lace up your sneakers and hit the trails! There’s a lot of great places to take a hike in Whittier, but Turnball Canyon is one of the more scenic locations. If you and your date can make it to the top (it’s a climb), you’ll be treated to fantastic views of the valley. Now that’s something to put on Instagram.
5)The Cellar
If you’re happy and comfortable with the classic bar date all you might need to make your dates feel fresh is a new location. In that case, The Cellar, with it’s 24 rotating taps, might be just the date spot you’re looking for. You can opt for a flight if you’re in the mood for a tasting or a straight up pint if you already know what you like. In addition to their impressive beer selection they also have 12 taps for wine, making The Cellar a great choice for lovers of all alcoholic beverages. You can even bring in your own outside food and save on costly bar snacks while simultaneously impressing your date with a homemade picnic! With all these perks The Cellar is sure to make it into your dating rotation.