Free dates in Los Angeles
Key facts
| Getty Center | Free with timed reservation, open until 9pm Saturdays |
|---|---|
| The Broad | Free general admission, closed Mondays |
| Griffith Observatory | Free, open until 10pm, closed Mondays |
| Public telescopes | Clear evenings at Griffith Observatory |
Rent is high in LA, and dating can get expensive fast. It does not have to. These three free plans are just as good for a fifth date as a first.
The Getty Center on a Saturday evening
Book a free timed reservation and go late, as the Getty stays open until 9pm on Saturdays. You get the gardens in daylight and the city lights after dark. Parking is the one cost, so check prices or share the drive.
Source: Getty: Visit the Getty Center, checked 8 November 2026
Free art at The Broad
General admission to The Broad is free, and free timed tickets help you skip busy lines. Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirrored Room needs its own free timed ticket, which you reserve once you arrive. Thursday and Friday evenings are open later.
Source: Discover Los Angeles: How to visit The Broad, checked 8 November 2026
Stars at Griffith Observatory
The Observatory is a free public facility, open until 10pm every day except Monday. On clear evenings, staff set up free public telescopes. Come for sunset and stay for the view.
Source: Griffith Observatory: About, checked 8 November 2026
Questions
Is a free date seen as cheap?
Not if you plan it. Booking the Getty or choosing a clear night for the telescopes shows you put thought in.
Do we need to book ahead?
For the Getty, yes, with a free timed reservation. For The Broad, a free timed ticket helps on busy days.
What does a free date still cost?
Usually parking and gas. Taking Metro or sharing a car keeps it low.
Read next
Our sister site Smooch has a page on dating in Los Angeles. WhichDating, our sister review site, has a guide to first date tips.