What's more romantic than watching the sun set over the Pacific? The Veranda bar offers up ocean views, great cocktails and -- should you want to snack on something other than your partner's earlobes -- food.

An all-around classic for those seeking a truly romantic bar experience. Awash in red hues, Bar Noir is the perfect place to "seal the deal." After, you can get a room in the hotel.

Hollywood's much-anticipated 86, a basement cabaret inspired by speak-easies of the Prohibition era, is now open to the public. It's a perfect, offbeat spot for romance, with multiple nooks and crannies to get lost in.

If you live near Venice, chances are you already know this bar as the Red Garter. But in late 2007, new owners gave the dark nightspot a new name -- and a sexy makeover; they've added textured red-flock wallpaper and black chandeliers.

San Pedro's intimate new bar is just the right size for a romantic night. The modern lounge's booths are separated by steel curtains, for those who need (ahem) privacy.

As with everything at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, the Gallery Bar and Cognac Room is the epitome of old-school class. Impress your date with a timeless nod to romance.

Walking into this Fairfax District hang (formerly known as Max's) is akin to stepping into a womb. The dark, red-hued bar instantly puts you in the mood for love...if you get here early enough to get a seat, that is. Not the best place for lovers after 10 p.m., unless you want your date eyeballed by dudes named Dino. The Dime gets crowded late -- especially on weekends.

Located at the historic site of L.A.’s oldest bar and cathouse, Bordello doesn’t actually peddle flesh, but the ambiance drips with pure 19th century sleaze. With the right date, you'll likely score big points for illicit thrills in one of Bordello's hiding spots.

This may not be your first choice for a romantic evening out, but the bar's back area, the Crown Room, is actually quite the little love shack; red walls and framed portraits of Henry VIII seem to egg couples on. You'll be rewarded if your date happens to be a Brit, naturally.

Comfortable modern couches and a distinctly urban L.A. view overlooking the 405 (a lot prettier when you're not on it) make the buzzing hotel's sleek, circular bar-restaurant the perfect romantic antidote to the area's more pedestrian bars.

Shereen Arazm, the woman behind Parc and Shag, just can't get enough of Hollywood. Her latest address, in the former Rokbar space, dazzles with lit-up tree branches, a hand-carved bar and light bulbs that drip from the ceiling like stars.

Looking to get high? You'll find stunning views of downtown L.A. at this 21st-floor lounge. Your partner will appreciate the breathtaking cityscape -- and thank you for it later.

CAA and APA agents have already discovered this "secret" second-floor lounge above the trendy Bond Street sushi restaurant inside the Thompson Beverly Hills hotel. Your date will love the upscale 1970s-inspired design -- and the cheap(er) sushi menu.