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Whether you love it or love to hate it, Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching. With fun events going on all around the city, why not embrace the mushy holiday with your significant other or a group of friends? It’s time to break out the candy hearts and tell the ones you care about: I LUV U.
Dining specials:
BlueFire Grill
The BlueFire Grill at La Costa Resort and Spa is pulling out all the stops for V-day with a three-course prix-fixe menu. Also, the dinner includes a built-in gift for ladies — a heart-shaped chocolate. Reservations can be made online to ensure seating.
February 14
2100 Costa del Mar Road, Carlsbad
760-929-6306
bluefiregrill.net
Avenue 5 Restaurant & Bar
Chef and proprietor Colin MacLaggan has designed a savory three-course meal to celebrate the holiday. Music from jazz artist Elliot Lawrence will top off the night of romantic revelry.
February 14 (Valentine’s dinner available Feb. 12-14)
2760 Fifth Avenue, Bankers Hill
619-542-0394
avenue5restaurant.com
Chez Loma
Ooh la la! Show your loved one how much you care with the French bistro’s très chic couple’s dinner. Create the perfect meal with five options to choose from for your appetizer, entrée and dessert.
February 14
1132 Loma Avenue, Coronado
619-435-0661
chezloma.com
Top of the Park
Rise and shine for a filling V-day brunch at Top of the Park Penthouse in the Park Manor Suites. With fresh seafood, carved meats, a hot food station, flowing champagne and a chocolate fountain, you and your sweetie will have everything you need to enjoy a tasty Valentine’s meal. (Reservations required)
February 14
525 Spruce Street, Bankers Hill
619-296-0057
parkmanorsuites.com
Delectable desserts:
Extraordinary Desserts
Karen Krasne and her team have whipped up a decadent menu of treats including yummy cake specials available Saturday and Sunday at both locations. The French Kiss comprises of raspberries, whipped cream and is frosted with champagne mousse all atop a moist pound cake. The Little Italy location will also offer a special brunch on Sunday with a variety of pastries, smoked salmon, imported cheeses and a glass of bubbly. Call for reservations.
February 13–14
1430 Union Street, Little Italy, 619-294-7001
2929 Fifth Avenue, Bankers Hill, 619-294-2132
extraordinarydesserts.com
Forever Fondue
This La Jolla bijou provides a romantic alternative to the traditional box of chocolates by melting them to perfection. Share a pot of warm fondue with your significant other and if you’re feeling extra mushy you’ll have plenty of bites to dip and feed to one another.
909 Prospect Street, La Jolla
858-551-4509
foreverfonduesd.com
For the Love of Chocolate
Chocolate lovers and just plain lovers can stroll the streets of downtown Escondido and indulge in wine and chocolate pairings, a champagne garden and hands-on activities. Create a mono-print valentine and write your own destiny for a chocolate fortune cookie.
February 13
downtownescondido.com
Romantic excursions:
Cordiano Winery
If you’re a member of the Primo Amore Wine Club at Cordiano Winery, or you know someone who is, then take advantage of the vineyard’s special celebration. Their Valentine’s Day event includes everything you need to have a romantic evening: stunning views of the sunset over San Pasqual Valley, an Italian dinner paired with wine, a pre-released bottle of a Valentine’s Zinfandel, a box of chocolates and red roses for the misses.
February 14
15731 Highland Valley Road, Escondido
760-480-6673
cordianowinery.com
Hornblower Valentine's Cruises
Nothing says romance more than an elegant cruise and a delectable dinner. Hornblower is offering four different cruises for couples to choose from with different amenities like a live band or deejay. Afraid of the high seas? Opt for the dessert and champagne party they’ll be hosting — on land — at The Abbey.
Febrary 14
1066 North Harbor Drive, downtown
619-686-8715
hornblower.com
Gondola Rides
Relaxing? Yes. Romantic? Of course. Cheesy? Definitely. It might be over-the-top, but the Voga Voyage gondola ride at Loews Coronado Bay Resort includes a couples massage, champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries.
4000 Coronado Bay Road, Coronado
619-424-4000
loewshotels.com
Valentine's Day at the Pops
At the San Diego Symphony, Positive Energy Dance Company will team up with conductor Matthew Garbutt to pay homage to some of love's greatest songs. Among others, music from Cole Porter and Broadway composer Richard Rodgers will be featured.
February 14 at 7:30
750 B Street, downtown
619-235-0804
sandiegosymphony.com
Singles Welcome:
Art & Intrigue: Courtly Love
An intimate Valentine’s eve presents the new exhibits at California Center for the Arts in Escondido. On display will be Chimerica Dreality by Seth Augustine and Material Matters by Anne Mudge. Expect complimentary drinks, hors d’oeuvres, music from Trio Gadgjo and a create-your-own-fortune cooking station.
February 13
340 North Escondido Boulevard, Escondido
760-839-4138
artcenter.org/performances
Learn to Tango
Dance Motion Studios is offering tango lessons to help turn up the heat this V-day. Sure, it takes two, but with separate lessons for couples and singles, everyone will be able to participate and learn this sexy Latin American dance. Or sign up for the private, three-lesson special to learn ballroom dancing.
February 13, 5-7 for couples; 8-10 for singles (Call to set up private lessons)
12120 Alta Carmel Court, Suite 410, Rancho Bernardo
858-451-3775
dancemotionstudios.com
Pre-Valentines Speed Dating Party
The folks at DateandDash have reserved Wine Cabana in Old Town to help scrambling singles find a last-minute date. The recommended ages for the party are men and women between 33 to 43.
February 13 at 8
2539 Congress Street, Old Town
800-957-DASH
dateanddash.com
Parties and Celebrations:
Magic 92.5 Valentine's Love Jam
Experience the magic and feel the love at 92.5's old school jam. Soul musicians The Intruders, Percy Sledge and The Impressions will kick off Valentine's weekend and perform their throwback songs at Viejas Arena.
February 12 at 7:30
5500 Campanile Drive, SDSU Campus
619-594-6947
magic925.com
Broken Hearts Ball
Bitter, heartsick or just plain single and ready to mingle? On Broadway is your answer for a strictly single bash. The lingerie fashion show, electronica, hip-hop and '80s music might not mend your torn heart, but they may help you forget about it ... at least for the night.
February 13
615 Broadway, Gaslamp Quarter
619-231-0011
obec.tv
Porto Vista Hotel's Flashback Valentine's Party
Spread the love and do a good deed by attending Porto Vista's festivities. Donations will be collected during the two-day event and given to the American Red Cross to help with the relief in Haiti. Keeping in tune with the flashback theme, the party will have a Dating Game activity on Saturday, hosted by local celebrities. Following will be a groovy Soultrain party and a dinner on Sunday with a menu fit for an aphrodisiac. Plus, in case you boogie too much on the first night, no need to worry, the hotel will be offering special room rates for those wishing to stay the night in between.
February 13-14
1835 Columbia Street, Little Italy
619-544-0164
portovistasd.com
2nd Annual Valentine's Day Ball with the B-Side Players
The Belly Up Tavern is bringing back prom night complete with corny photos, courtesy of a "prom-style" photo booth. Experience the romance of that original night, or create the prom you wish you had. Listen to music from the B-Side Players and find out who will be named the Belly Up Valentine's Day King and Queen.
February 14 at 8
143 South Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach
858-481-8140
bellyup.com
Bill Cosby
Add some humor to the Hallmark holiday with a show by comedian Bill Cosby. Dr. Huxtable himself will perform a stand-up act at Harrah’s Rincon Casino.
February 14 at 6 & 9
777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center
866-468-3399
harrahsrincon.com
Clubs:
Audio Playhouse Vol. 10
Anti-Valentine’s Party at the Hard Rock Hotel
February 13
207 Fifth Avenue, Gaslamp Quarter
619-702-3000
hardrockhotelsd.com
Valentine’s Day at Stingaree
Featuring rap-rockers Far East Movement
February 14
454 Sixth Avenue, Gaslamp Quarter
619-544-9500
stingsandiego.com
The Valentine’s Day Comedy Show
One ... Mic San Diego presents The Valentine’s Day Comedy Show at Prospect Bar and Grill with Gina Yashere and Dante.
February 14
1025 Prospect Street, La Jolla
858-454-8092
prospectbar.com
Will You Be My Valentine?
Will You Be My Valentine? party at Envy in the Ivy Hotel featuring Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show finalist Jamie Lee Darley.
February 14
600 F Street, Gaslamp Quarter
619-814-1000
ivyhotel.com
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Reader Comments:
Thanks for those wonderful ideas!! Extraordinary Desserts is definitely a great one! At Fox Rent A Car Blog we also shared ideas on how to spend a romantic Valentine's day in San Diego and different cities. We like to share travel tips to help travelers plan the best possible trips and inform them about special events and celebrations ideas.
Thanks again for your post.