So. They really really love zombies. Shoot. Who doesn’t? There’s something about the undead that screams romance. Words like: undying (love), unstoppable (to no end), and pursue (her when she walks away) tickle a girl’s subconscious. What girl doesn’t want a dude with braaaaiiiiiinnnnns? Take your date on an undead walk with some of So Cal’s finest zombies in Santa Monica!

The So Cal Zombiewalk is an annual walk in spring where people dress up like zombies and terrorize the LA Coast. It’s great fun and definitely out of the ordinary. Impress away, fellas.

April 16th, 2011
3rd & Promenade in Santa Monica
Meet up time: 6:00 pm at location TBA

NIGHT OF THE ZOMBIE DATE

Photo: http://www.socalzombiewalk.com

With any good zombie anything, preparation is best. You should start by getting your zombie game proper. Hit up your local thrift stores for some good trash-able clothes (Remember: this is a hipster girl; dress to impress). Don’t know of any? She will. I recommend a good pin-striped suit that fits well on the shoulders, legs, and arms; keep it cheap. Thrift store suits should be under $20-$30 for the complete 3-piece set and should be thoroughly shredded. Chicks dig suits. You’ll always looks better in a suit – dead or not.

Once you’ve give your zombie attire a good shredding, you’re going to need the make up. While she might have some good accents to use, glitter sucks – you don’t want to come out looking like an undead RuPaul. Hit some Halloween or party stores up for white, red, and black facial make up to start the facial basics (white for the base coat, black under/around the eyes, black to accent the cheek bones, and red/black on your mouth/shirt/sleeves/etc). Get some of those flesh-wound kits for good measure.

Once you and your date are looking at your worst, head out to 3rd and Promenade in Santa Monica. Make sure to continually check: http://www.socalzombiewalk.com/ for updates. That’s about it! Happy haunting!

FREE BEACH FISHING!!!!

Photo: http://activerain.com/blogsview/1105127/wordless-sundays-myrtle-beach-sc

I don’t know how useful of a date idea this is considering your lady-friend might be a bit squeamish. Even if she is, she’ll have plenty of opportunity to catch up on her tan as you grow a beard and do other awesome manly things that fishing involves. Shoot… you should make yourself a badge if you do end up CATCHING A CRITTER from the beach water.

The issue when fishing in California is that most sport fishing requires you to own a fishing license (good for an annual year for around $40) when fishing out of state, county, or shore water. If caught without a license in these situations, the rangers will take your critters, your gear, and your money. Don’t do this.

The only free spots to fish out of California are off of public piers.

Taken directly from the Department of Fish and Game:
Anyone 16 years and older must have a fishing license to take any kind of fish, mollusk, invertebrate, amphibian or crustacean in California, except for persons angling from a public pier in ocean or bay waters. A license is required to take reptiles, except for rattlesnakes.

According to this statement (on the DFG site as of 3/10/11, or this posting date), you must have a sport fishing license in order to fish in California unless on a PUBLIC PIER.

“What is considered a public pier,” you ask? The DFG defines a public pier as:
A public pier is defined in the sport fishing regulations as a publicly owned man-made structure that has the following characteristics: is connected, above the mean high tide, to the main coastline or to the land mass of a named and charted natural island; has unrestricted free access for the general public; and has been built or currently functions for the primary purpose of allowing angling access to ocean waters.

My personal general rule-of-thumb is that if you have 3 bodies of water surrounding you (left, right, front), you are probably on a place legal to fish.

Here is the list of our free California angling spots on BeachCalifornia.com
Free Fishing in Southern California

Los Angeles Date Ideas
Specific Location: Downtown Hollywood, CA

Image: Eric Castro

Downtown Hollywood – if you can handle the gridlock traffic, lack of parking spots, parking tickets, and bums with cellphones; it might be just the place to bring your date. The best part? It’s cheap (if you can dodge the parking tickets, eating, souvenirs, drinks, clubs, and attractions. As one of the top date ideas in Los Angeles, Downtown Hollywood is the place to be on a budget (or not).

Motion-film history is littered at your feet. This acts as a huge conversational piece and allows you and your date to get a sense of one another’s take on film. Be sure to pay attention as this can lead to future movie date ideas. As with all dates, its nice to come somewhat prepared – watch some old movies and read your google.

If coming prepared isn’t your thing, don’t worry. The best part about Downtown Hollywood as a date idea is that there are characters and sights to discuss; there shouldn’t be too much awkward silence on the date. You should also bring a camera just in case Lindsey Lohan or similar decides to come flopping out of a club in a drunken mess. If  your date flops face down, at least you can sell  your photographs to the leading entertainment website. Getting cliche pictures with your hands on stars is also an option.

The characters of Downtown Hollywood span from celebrity look-alikes to people that dress in space clothes. A good plan would be to grab a coffee, find a seat, and aimlessly tourist-watch. If you’re the type for having a silly-fun time, check out the souvenir shops. You’ll find tons of useless t-shirts, shot glasses, magnets, posters, and movie memorabilia. They’re super tacky and awesome.

Last, but not least, Eric Castro notes, “Go in the week or earlier in the night, so your date doesnt wish you were taking her to an expensive club.” This could turn your culture-influenced date in to something terribly disastrous. She will probably want to crash a club in this situation; be prepared to spend money and dance if you are brave enough to go during a weekend. We both know you’re a terrible dancer.