With Coronavirus seemingly not going anywhere, some questions from a social perspective must be asked: What are the new dating rules? How are we supposed to be intimate with a significant other when everyone keeps screaming about social distancing? With most restaurants still closed down for in-dining room service, what constitutes a “date night” now?

If you’re wondering when it will be safe to date again – or how to do it – you’re not alone. Until someone develops an app that assesses potential partners by their efforts to keep safe in a pandemic, there are health and relationship experts out there who have been determining how to navigate intimacy while keeping COVD-19 at bay.

While we can’t tell you who to hook up with and why we can do our part in suggesting some safe activities to indulge in around Woodland Hills during these most unprecedented of times.

Takeout from Leo and Lilly

Leo and Lilly, located at 22420 Ventura Boulevard, has been a staple on Woodland Hills Magazine’s roundup lists for quite some time, and there’s a reason for that. The restaurant’s myriad of loyal customers return time and again for hearty, filling, healthy, and affordable eating, represented by a fusion of European and Mediterranean flavors that yield unique and delicious dishes. Everything here is made in-house, with all meats and seafood served hormone-free from sustainable and/or grass-fed/free-range sources.

Dessert from SusieCakes

SusieCakes, located at The Village at Westfield Topanga, 6250 Topanga Canyon Boulevard Suite 1520 but with locations all throughout California and elsewhere, serves up classic treats made daily by in-house bakers using the freshest and finest ingredients. Delicious, sentimental sweets meet friendly old-fashioned neighborhood experiences here, making SusieCakes the perfect little spot to forget about your pandemic lockdown woes. Founded by Susan Sarich, who grew up in Chicago, SusieCakes serves Susan’s grandmother’s carefully crafted recipes that are free from mixes, artificial preservatives, or shortening.

Picnic at Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve

Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve, formerly Ahmanson Ranch and located at the western end of Victory Boulevard, boasts more than 5.600 acres as part of a critical ecological linkage and wildlife corridor between the Santa Monica Mountains and the ranges to the north. Here, hikers, runners, mountain bikers, equestrians, and picnickers alike enjoy miles of rolling hills studded with valley oaks, sycamore-lined canyon bottoms, and vistas of unspoiled Californian landscapes. If you’re ready for a picnic you won’t soon forget, head on down to Las Virgenes Canyon’s Preserve and take in the diverse habitats and endangered species such as the California red-legged frog, the San Fernando Valley spineflower, and the Southwestern willow flycatcher – all of which are protected here.

Hiking Date at Malibu Creek State Park

Malibu Creek State Park, situated at 1925 Las Virgenes Road in Calabasas, sits just 25 miles from downtown Los Angeles and features hiking, fishing, birdwatching, mountain biking, rock climbing, and horseback riding opportunities that are indeed adventures to behold. For a unique activity during these virus-ridden times, consider a hiking date at the park, where you and your significant other can explore 15 miles of streamside trail through oak and sycamore woodlands on chaparral-covered slopes. Follow the trail along Malibu Creek, where you’ll be treated to spectacular vistas of volcanic rock gorges, scenic pools, and breathtaking views of the Las Virgenes Valley and Malibu Canyon.

Coffee and Takeout from The White Horse Café

The White Horse Café, located at 20501 Ventura Boulevard in Los Angeles, is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 am to 8 pm, Saturday from 11 am to 8 pm, and Sunday from 1 pm to 8 pm, offering a cornucopia of fresh juices and smoothies, coffees, local fresh breakfast, sandwiches, and more. Choose from burgers, mouthwatering salads made from the best and freshest ingredients, and chef specialties like the Stuffed Eggplant – everything you need for a unique and authentic flavor experience.

Typically, Angelenos are experts on the best date night ideas, but with the Coronavirus pandemic, we’ve all had to re-invent the whole dating scene. We hope the aforementioned suggestions pave the way for some stress-relieving socializing when it’s just you and that special someone out and about in Woodland Hills.