The secret to a great date is simple: location, location, location! The right mix of cozy environment, enjoyable activity and romantic atmosphere will put her in the mood for love. But, if you don't have the big budget to help make the sparks fly – do you have to rest on your personality and charm to score the girl? God no. Here are some suggestions for great date spots in Los Angeles. Source: MSN City Guides

Gingergrass
2396 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Pick up a bottle of vino at adjacent Silver Lake Wine. Then enjoy corkage free dining and classic Vietnamese fare.

Bungalow Club
7174 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Head over after work for happy hour, then make your way into a romantic private bungalow on the back patio.

Bistro K
1000 Fremont Ave, South Pasadena, CA
Astonishingly inexpensive – with free corkage to boot – most of the French-Mexican-Asian fusion entrees hover south of $20.

JiRaffe Restaurant
502 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Every Monday, this Santa Monica French fave goes bistro, with a $24 three-course meal and $7 carafes of wine.

Ocean Ave Seafood,
1401 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Soak up cool Pacific breezes while enjoying daily happy hour deals on oyster shooters, appetizers and wine samplers.

Ciudad
445 S. Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA
Dig into $4 mojitos and cuchifrito plates during the weekday happy hour – many nights also offer free music al fresco.

Hollywood Park Casino
3883 W. Century Blvd, Inglewood, CA
Play the ponies and enjoy $1 beers and free concerts during special events.

Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Free year-round, this modern temple of fine art also offers a gorgeous garden and sweeping vistas.

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