Where To Meet Your New Summer Lover in LA

Let’s be real, it doesn’t truly feel like summertime ‘til you’ve got a steamy little situationship on your hands to make your days (and nights) that much more exciting. If you’ve cleared your spring roster and are California dreamin’ of a fresh new fling—or just a tasty flavor of the week—say no more, babe. It’s time to dress up, step out, and get your mingle on with Fleur. From beachy boîtes to art world watering holes, L.A. is teeming with oh-so-chiseled singles guaranteed to get you more hot and bothered than the temperatures in the Valley. Hey, they don’t call it the Best Coast for nothin’.

The Bungalow

Love’s a beach, but lust is the party overlooking it at the Bungalow. The beloved Santa Monica hot spot lives up to its reputation for margarita-fueled meet-cutes beneath the twinkle of string lights, so prepare to get swept up by more than just the salty air. Hit the sprawling al fresco hideaway for sunset sips, and challenge that surf-tanned cutie across the patio to a slightly more than friendly game of ping-pong. Nine times out of ten, you’ll end up cozying up by the fire pit and getting to know each other well into the wee hours. We won’t tell if the night ends with a roll in the sand.

The Bungalow, 101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica

The Highlight Room

Take your flirtation to new heights at the Highlight Room, where you can soak in the sun alongside 360-degree views stretching from the Hollywood Hills to the downtown skyline. Whether you cinch your VIP status with a private poolside cabana or bump hips to a DJ set after dark, you’re bound to make quite a splash at this swanky rooftop oasis nestled atop the Dream Hotel. Go on and don your itsy-bitsiest bikini to dip your toes into the pool of sceney (but sexy) singles that you may or may not have seen on Raya. Just be warned: Things get slippery when wet…

The Highlight Room, 6417 Selma Ave, Los Angeles

Griffin Club

In the mood for a tennis-inspired ménage à trois à la that one scene in Challengers? It’ll be a game, set, triple match when you show off your skills at this sporty social club that practically sets the stage for a courtside romance (or two). Pull out your flounciest little frock to work up a sweat across the net, then strip off your layers to cool down with a swim in the glistening palm-lined pool. After a day of displaying your athletic, ahem, assets to the opposing team, let’s just say their racquets won’t be the only thing that’s ready to swing.

Griffin Club, 3084 Motor Ave, Los Angeles

Hauser & Wirth

If you’d prefer to rub elbows with a cultured crowd of creative collectors and international jet-setters, don your most sophisticated gallery girl ensemble and take a day to peruse this posh hub frequented by art world royalty. While the dramatic works on display can certainly take your breath away, we can guarantee that you’ll be the only masterpiece on everyone’s mind. Lucky for your well-connected suitors, they can hope to place their bids over a late lunch or nightcap at Manuela, the gallery’s greenery-filled farm-to-table eatery that marries industrial cool with lush garden delights.

Hauser & Wirth, 901 E 3rd St, Los Angeles

Cinespia at Hollywood Forever

Fancy yourself a film buff? Well, where better to start a cinematic affair to remember than a movie screening at one of Hollywood’s most legendary haunts? Channel your inner silver screen goddess (or cult classic movie character) to catch a famous flick with Cinespia, and you just might find yourself a new leading lover who really speaks your love language. Between the spirited location and lively crowd, sparks are sure to fly when you step into the spotlight—-or simply share a laugh with your neighboring blanket-mate on the lawn. Pass the popcorn, we’re sensing the beginning of a beautiful romcom.

Cinespia at Hollywood Forever, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles