It’s been getting warmer here in LA, and I couldn’t be happier about it. There are so many beautiful locations for you to have a picnic, that it can be pretty overwhelming. There is a really great park, right by my old apartment called the Mar Vista Recreation Center that had a ton of picnic tables. I also like to keep it simple with a beach blanket, and head to the Santa Monica Pier.

Malibu Winery is another popular place to bring food, and have some of their delicious wine. If entertainment with your food is what you like, then I recommend the Hollywood Bowl. You can bring food and wine, and tickets can be cheap if you’re willing to sit in the nosebleed section.

1. Recycled Picnic Mat for Two 2. Pocket Utensil Set 3. Sunset Wine Tote 4. Picnic Backpack 5. BBQ Briefcase

I’m a big fan of UncommonGoods for awesome picnic gear. They also sell really amazing handmade, recycled, and organic products on their website. A lot of their products are sourced from artists and small manufacturers, and are really creatively designed and practical at the same time. Their products, especially their picnic gear, make great gifts for anniversaries and groomsmen. Check out this page for more anniversary gift ideas, and here for more groomsmen gifts. UncommonGoods also has a whole section dedicated to personalized gifts for friends and family. So you have everything you need, including a romantic gift, to make your picnic date perfect.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of UncommonGoods.