Romantic Weekend Escapes Near Los Angeles

There are literally hundreds of romantic weekend escapes near Los Angeles but I have narrowed them down to three. I enjoy nature with my romance so my weekend getaways near Los Angeles feature some outdoors along with the romance.

REFUGIO STATE BEACH
10 Refugio Beach Rd.
Goleta, Ca. 93117
805 968 1033

Located a few miles north of Santa Barbara, Refugio State beach is an easy drive for a romantic weekend escape near Los Angeles. It features tall palms planted many years ago and, if you squint your eyes, you can pretend you are in Hawaii. If pitching a tent and building a big fire for an evening cuddle by a fire pit appeals to you this is the place. If not, this is your worst nightmare.

Like its name implies, Refugio State Beach is right on the beach so you can have romantic strolls along the ocean or make love in your tent to the accompaniment of the sighs of the sea.

This is a very popular spot so reservations are a must. You can reserve a spot online. Cost is $20 per night.

CLIFF HOUSE INN
6602 Old Pacific Coast Highway
Mussel Shoals, Ca. 93001
1 800 892 5433

If camping is not your idea of a romantic weekend near Los Angeles, the Cliff House Inn should satisfy the romantic in anyone. Located a few miles north of Ventura, the Cliff House Inn has been voted one of the top three romantic escapes in Southern California.

The Cliff House Inn is about as close to the ocean as you can get without actually being in it and all 24 rooms have an ocean view. There are chaise lounges all along the water's edge and couples usually occupy them.

The Cliff House caters to romantic couples and those who are not part of a couple may not feel at ease.

Directly in front of the Cliff House it is rocky but there is beach to the north and south. Search among the rocks and you are sure to find ocean fossils. You can take long hand in hand strolls along the beach to the north.

The Cliff House Inn features a gourmet restaurant called The Shoals and at least one dinner here is a must. The food is excellent and you should try to arrange you meal so you can enjoy the sunset over the ocean.