Most Romantic Places at Oxy
By Kate Bustamante
It’s that time of year folks: Valentine’s Day. The holiday in which people are supposed to express their love for each other in honoring dear old St. Valentine. Unfortunately, due to expectations put on by movies and card and candy corporations, the holiday has become more about how much money you spend on another person than it is about enjoying each other’s company.
We at Her Campus Oxy feel we should do away with the all the excess of Valentine’s Day. It’s time to take advantage of what’s right in front of us! Occidental is an incredibly beautiful campus with a lost of interesting places to explore. So, if you don’t want to waste you’re money on gas, here is a list of the most romantic places at Oxy:
The fountains
Oxy has a gorgeous array of fountains that look beautiful lit up! Chill by the Booth Hall fountain and listen to the soft must coming from the classrooms. (FYI It’s one of the most common sites for weddings on campus!) Enjoy a cup of coffee by the fountain in the Johnson Student Center. It’s also great for people watching around dinnertime. Finally, take a moonlit stroll down to the Star Trek fountain at the front of the school at watch the beautiful water display.
The Quad
To clarify, not the Academic Quad in front of the Cooler, but the part of the quad lined with trees. A very nice, quiet place to sit and have a conversation with that special someone.
Greek Bowl
The Greek Bowl can also be a very romantic spot. The acoustics are wonderful at the very center so you can play music and sit on the grass there and stargaze.
Finally, Mt. Fiji
Although it’s a bit of a hike it’s totally worth it. The sunsets atop Mt. Fiji are notoriously beautiful and it’s the perfect place to share a romantic moment. The views are also incredible. You can see across the entire city of L.A! Definitely the most romantic spot at Oxy.
Image credits: Occidental College Blog, Skyline Realtor, Flickr, Oxy Football Blog