When most people think of romantic settings throughout the world, places like sun-kissed hills of Tuscany, or strolling along the Seine in the moonlight, or the first snowfall among the glittering lights of Broadway might leap to mind. However, what most people don’t realize is that Los Angeles County has some of the most romantic places to propose in the country.

• Santa Monica Pier: Pledge your troth to your beloved among the glittering lights and pounding surf, and combine your proposal with a fun evening that only the Santa Monica Pier can provide.
• Griffith Observatory: Between the glittering cityscape below and the twinkling night sky above, the views from Griffith Observatory always gives those who trek the hills quite a sense of perspective on life and love.
• Malibu Beach: What list of romantic places to propose in Los Angeles would be complete without mentioning the beauty of Malibu and the surrounding environments? With its pristine beaches and breathtaking canyon hiking adventures, Malibu offers a splendid natural environment to propose to your beloved.
• Topanga Canyon State Park: If your romance reflects more rugged and breathtaking terrain, and you long to find a place where you can take in the grandeur of Southern California topography, Topanga Canyon might be just the place. If you can brave the rattlesnakes, you can propose among the chaparral for a spectacular beginning to one of the most important decisions you will ever make.

Make this Valentine’s Day one to remember. Los Angeles has thousands of unique places to propose, from the top of a skyscraper to the bottom of a dry-wash canyon; from revelry in a touristy shot outside the Hollywood sign to a quiet meal in a quaint, out-of-the-way bistro. Whatever you decide to do, make it special, make it memorable, make it yours. And let Los Angeles be a small part of that proposal!

For additional ideas, check out our post on romantic vistas in Los Angeles.