Is there a better place to go to discuss something with someone, or console them, other than a coffee bean or starbucks?

I think a recreational park would be a great place to meet.

I was going to say what @Gokey said. A beach, promenade. Open air, and maybe a nice view. It’s not crowded or in a walled in context, so to speak. But, maybe different places? Sometimes in a Starbuck’s, sometimes in a park.

- Parks
– City Centers usually have very nice sitting areas
– Cultural Centers (for example Native people might appreciate you using a Longhouse if it is allowed in said building).
– Universities/Colleges have plenty of options

I am in Canada mode, there isn’t much sitting outside this time of year. I see how public places would be difficult if the person was emotional. Would churches in your area let you use a room, or homeless shelters?

Libraries have private rooms and so do colleges/universities. Good idea @faye to identify those places.

Go on an easy hike. Walking and talking go great together.

What @tinyfaery said. Walking and talking really do go great together. Especially because it takes the awkwardness out of not talking when you don’t want to.

Park
Beach
Arboretum

I’ll chime in to say how nice it is to walk with someone and unwind.

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@hungryhungryhortence So true.

You should reach out to a college in your area, and see about using the student commons. A lot of your volunteers for this kind of project will probably be college students, and you can probably reach a lot more of them if you have permission to operate on campus. The commons (that’s what it was called at my school, other places might call it a rec hall or something) are usually 24 hours and are great for all kinds of really casual get-togethers.

Panera Bread

depends how much you like coffee, personally I love coffee and a starbucks sounds like a pretty good place to be consoled,

I got a chance to look at your site and there are several places I remember that would be very nice for people to meet if they don’t mind a little drive of a half an hour or so.

Descanso Gardens in La Cananda
Huntington Library
Rose Bowl
Santa Anita Racetrack
Norton Simon Museum (outdoor pond/patio)
A drive up to Mt. Wilson
Griffith Park (if it still exists and is safe)

Where would Griffith Park go?

@tinyfaery: I haven’t been there since a kid so I don’t know if it’s been demolished or whatever

It’s a big mountain.

I will take into account all of your suggestions. Thanks guys! I’ll give you all a great answer! yay points! but yeah, like some of you mentioned that I didn’t think about, a park would be a great place to go. And WeRLY is working at some of the local campuses on Operation Beautiful.

THANKS!