Life in L.A. can be fun but sometimes boring, especially when alone or lonely. Still, LA has something for everyone to enjoy, including single people. All you have to do is stay open-minded and optimistic and check the internet for an event to attend.
If you do not want to check the internet, this article lists some of the best activities to pass your free time and feel positive again. The goal is to help you get out of your house, go out and have some personal time and create some memories. You can try these activities to elevate your feelings and enjoy the fun L.A. promises and offers.
Try matchmaking
Meeting a partner from L.A. can be fun and fulfilling; however, meeting someone there can be difficult since people tend to mind their own business, but a good number are single and looking for someone to spend time with or date. Therefore, you can find a matchmaker in Los Angeles and list the requirements you need in a partner and some other details.
Maybe you will be lucky to land someone. Ensure the matchmaking services you try are genuine, not those that can scam you with false promises. Consider reviews, reputation, and other details to get the desired partner.
Visit shopping malls and restaurants
Los Angeles has some of the greatest malls you can visit in your free time. Therefore, when feeling lonely and having nothing to do, you can walk down the street to one of the best shopping malls and shop for various items ranging from fashion to essential or household items. If you don’t love shopping, you can also go window shopping and check out various items, add them to your to-get list, and then purchase them later that day.
If you don’t love shopping or have limited cash, you can visit some of the town’s top restaurants and food trucks. L.A. has nearly all the restaurants based on culture, food, and budget. You can enjoy various meals and turn a lonely day into one of the most productive ones by enjoying different foods such as Italian, Chinese, Japanese, African etc. The restaurants can also be a great spot to hang out if you are a foodie.
Go hiking, walking, riding, or jogging
Many people in L.A. prefer driving to cycling or walking; at least, it gives them a chance to showcase or take some of their flashy cars for a test drive. However, driving can be boring, especially if you are a resident and have probably driven on the streets for a long time. In that case, you can try other activities such as hiking, cycling or jogging in the neighbourhood.
The city has some of the best walking trails and hills to go hiking and reach some of the greatest points, such as the Hollywood signpost. Such activities also give you a lot of time to admire the true beauty of Los Angeles, observable from some of the highest grounds within the city. Main businesses and social places are also located closer to the residential areas; hence no need to ride to your favourite restaurant. You can go around Beverly hills and ride along the Segways while having a good view of different places.
Go for solo and random photo sessions
You do not have to prepare for an actual photo session in L.A.; you can take pics randomly at different places and boost your social media profiles. Ensure you do not violate people’s privacy by taking pics closer to private and residential areas. There are many places with nice views for backgrounds and great photos; all you have to do is walk around and enjoy some of these scenes; all you have to do is bring your selfie stick and a phone.
Explore millions of Intragrammable hotspots such as painted walls, cultural spots, and creative centers, paint walls and take amazing pictures. You can take random selfies and add them to your profile list. Visit other memorable spots such as the Garden of the Huntington Library and Japanese gardens, which are great photos, especially if you want a pic with some plants in the background.
Enjoy the L.A. beaches
Living in Los Angeles means you have unlimited access to private and public beaches; hence you should take advantage of such opportunities, especially during the summers. You can buy surfing boards and enjoy surfing lessons at popular beaches in Venice. You can register for the group surfing lessons and have a chance to make some new friends.
Alternatively, you can visit the beaches and enjoy swimming, among other beach activities. You will hardly miss beach sports such as beach volley; you can join the people playing or watch them enjoy the games. Spending a better part of the day at the beach is enough to eliminate the boredom and get some morale to tackle the rest of the day.
Celebrity home tours
Do you ever want to know what kinds of houses celebrities reside in or which areas celebrities live in? You can board one of the celebrity tour minivans driving around L.A., touring different areas and streets. Alternatively, you can pay for the open bus tours, sit quietly and enjoy amazing views of celebrity homes.
The bus tours also go to other famous places in Hollywood, such as the Walk of Fame, Hollywood signs, and many more. In the end, you shall have toured new areas around L.A., learnt new places to explore in the furure, and known some famous spots and homes of celebrities. During the tour, you may encounter some celebrities; hence bring along some items for an autograph.
Attend an event
The city of Angeles will never miss an event day or night. Open your phone and Google for any event around me, and many will pop up. Sign up and attend something fun alone or as part of a team. Alternatively, you can randomly walk to famous places such as the L.A. County Museum of Art and become part of an ongoing activity. Visit other stadiums and social gathering places and have some entertainment alone.
Conclusion
LA has a lot to offer if you can get out of the house and explore some of the most incredible places and activities. You do not have to be a part of a team or bring a friend; there are activities suitable for single people that can also link you up to new people.
