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The Most Romantic (Nearby) Places
to Propose

Throughout the world there are many amazingly romantic places to ask, "Will you marry me?" These are some of the most unforgettable ones that you can arrive at without having to worry about lost luggage, missed connections, or who's going to walk the dog while you're gone.

We've done the footwork for you. These are all Grade A 100% Romantic places approved by swooning fiancés (just like yours will be soon). You'll find that our list includes the hot spots within close proximity to the living and breathing Perfect Proposal experts at Robbins Bros. (in Southern California, Houston, and Dallas) who will be your lifeline between now and the time your sweetie says "yes". Just as the best sports franchise in the NBA, MLB or NFL needs a human coach, so do you as you plan your own season-winning tactics. A virtual help-mate just isn't enough in our opinion.

As we open stores in other markets we'll add romantic places to propose in those cities, we promise!

Most romantic places in Southern California to propose

Los Angeles Area

  • Huntington Library and Gardens - Pasadena
  • Yamashiro restaurant - Hollywood
  • Hotel Bel Air
  • Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge
  • The Standard Hotel - rooftop bar
  • Long Beach - Gondola ride in Naples
  • Standard Hotel - rooftop bar
  • Beau Rivage - Malibu restaurant
  • Duke's (Malibu or Huntington Beach)
  • Traxx at Union Station, Los Angeles
  • Japanese Garden at Huntington Ritz Carlton - Pasadena
  • Hollywood Bowl
  • Twin Palms Restaurant - Pasadena
  • Malibu - Point Dume
  • Hotel Portofino - Redondo Beach

Central Coast

  • Pierpont Inn - Ventura
  • James House B&B - Santa Barbara
  • Hearst Castle - Cambria
  • Wine Country - Solvang

Orange County

  • Sleeping Beauty's Castle, Disneyland - Anaheim
  • Montage Resort - Laguna Beach
  • Hotel del Coronado - San Diego
  • During the Christmas Boat Parade in Newport Beach
  • Ruby's Diner, Newport Beach & Huntington Beach Piers
  • Heading south on the Amtrak coastal train, as you pull into San Clemente
  • Cicada restaurant - Downtown L.A.
  • Orange Hill Restaurant - Orange
  • Castaway's Restaurant - Burbank
  • Las Brisas, Laguna Beach
  • The community gazebo in Laguna Beach
  • Tortilla Flats - Mission Viejo
  • Any lifeguard tower along the coast, at sunrise or sunset
  • Little Corona del Mar Beach - Corona del Mar
  • Bowers Museum - Santa Ana

Inland Empire

  • The Tram - Palm Springs
  • Wine Country - Temecula
  • The Mission Inn - Riverside
  • Joshua Tree National Park
  • Chair lift up mountain at Snow Summit - Big Bear
  • Le Vallauris - Palm Springs (closed during summer months)
  • Le St. Germain Restaurant - Indian Wells
  • Kimberly Crest historic estate - Redlands
  • Hot Air Balloon ride - Temecula
  • Lake Arrowhead
  • CafĂ© Sevilla - Riverside

San Diego

  • Villa de Valor bed & breakfast - Julian
  • Horse Drawn Carriage Ride, Gaslamp Quarter - San Diego
  • La Valencia - La Jolla
  • Hotel del Coronado - Coronado Island
  • Bertrand's, Mr. A's - Downtown San Diego
  • Mille Fleur - Rancho Santa Fe
  • Jakes - Del Mar
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride with view of Pacific Ocean
  • La Jolla coastline
  • Along the beach in Del Mar, near the old train station
  • Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
  • Dinner cruise at sunset in Coronado Bay

Most romantic places in Houston to propose

  • Japanese Gardens at Herman Park
  • The Houston Museum of Natural Science - Butterfly Exhibit
  • Williams Tower and Waterfall
  • Kemah Boardwalk
  • Northgate Country Club
  • Minute Maid Park (for the baseball fans!)
  • Theater Under the Stars
  • Mariposa Ranch Bed & Breakfast (about 90 minutes from Houston)
  • Brennan's of Houston
  • Hotel Icon
  • Head out to Brenham and propose at the famous Blue Bell Creameries
  • Landmark River Oaks Theater
  • Propose while sailing at Clear Lake
  • The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa
  • Mockingbird Bistro Wine Bar
  • The beautiful hamlet of Chappell Hill, amidst the Greek revival homes
  • Along the stretch of beautiful beaches in Galveston
  • The Brownstone (restaurant)
  • Spindletop at Hyatt
  • Houston Grand Opera
  • Aquarium Restaurant
  • The St. Regis, Houston
  • The Ally Theater

Most romantic places in Dallas to propose

  • Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
  • Antares Restaurant @ Reunion Tower
  • Hotel ZaZa
  • Havana Riverwalk Inn - San Antonio
  • The Adolphus
  • Aboard the McKinney Avenue Trolley
  • Su Vino Winery (propose then celebrate by making your own wine!)
  • Dallas Museum of Art
  • Perry's Restaurant
  • White Rock Lake
  • Hotel St. Germain
  • Old Glory Ranch

Most romantic places in Chicago to propose

  • Botanical Gardens
  • Signature Room/Hancock Building
  • Butterfly Pavilion at the Bucktown Zoo
  • Buckingham Fountain
  • Millennium Park
  • Top of the Sears Tower
  • Odyssey/Spirit of Chicago
  • Alder Planetarium (Star Viewing Room)
  • The Park Hyatt Hotel Restaurant
  • The Shedd Aquarium
  • The Art Institute
  • The Chinese Garden
  • Promontory Point
  • Great America
  • Navy Pier on the Ferris Wheel
  • Soldier field
  • The Picasso
  • Petrillo bandshell
  • Xmas Michigan Ave
  • Mystic Blues Cruises
  • Magnificent mile
  • Medieval Times