Dating Los Angeles style means sun, surf and great sunsets. They say it's because of all the smog, but I think that it's rather a dreary suggestion. L.A. is a sprawling city of ethnic diversity and there's no excuse for you not to be dating up a storm. Romantic encounters on the west coast are very much like those in any other part of the world, but Los Angeles residents know that there are certain hot spots that set their city aside from anywhere else. We've run down the list of info sites so that you can find a great dating experience in no time. Here are some of the leading portals for dating idea perfection:

LA Weekly: Romantic dating ideas can start here

Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Artful musings

Los Angeles Kings: A hockey night out and about

Los Angeles Philharmonic: Event listings for those inspired by the ear

Los Angeles Opera: A night to remember!

City of Los Angeles: Local HQ for city officials and information

Calendar Live: An LA Times look at what's going on in the city

LA Zoo: You and your date can get primal!

AOL Los Angeles: An AOL guide to LA

Los Angeles is a huge metropolis that we could never hope to cover completely. If you can think of any great links for love we've left out above, drop us a note below. Thanks for taking the time to give us ideas for dating in Los Angeles!