What's the dating scene like in Santa Monica?

Hmm... I have had 5 dating experiences from my Santa Monica days. 1. The guy who built my computer for me asked me out. We had dinner a few times and then he asked me if I would mind him using my name in a shady computer sales transaction. read more

I would say in summary that during my dating life in Santa Monica (which also extended to wider Los Angeles and other beach areas), I met a very colourful and wacky group of potential boyfriends. It was a learning experience and one of the best times of my life. read more

Laurel House is an International Dating Coach, online dating expert, and author of Screwing The Rules: The No-Games Guide to Love. She is also one of the few born-and-bred West Angelenos who has prolifically dated in LA. read more

Dating is a headache to begin with, but if you understand the city you’re living in, it might make things a little clearer for you when you get in the game. So let’s take a look at some of the essential dating truths about L.A. that, if you fully grasp, might make these treacherous waters just a tiny bit easier to navigate. read more