San Diego is full of romantic date destinations.
Whether you're married, dating, or single, you can find hundreds of locations in San Diego, California to ignite a romantic evening. Plan a special day filled with fairy-tale magic and a night of passion that will bring any relationship closer. Make it a birthday, anniversary or proposal neither of you will ever forget by planning the perfect San Diego getaway -- even if it's just for one day.
Fairy-Tale Love
Fall in love in a horse-drawn carriage.
No prince or princess can refuse a magical ride in a horse-drawn carriage. San Diego Romantics, resource for romantic date destinations in San Diego, claims that fairy tales can come true, as you take in the sights of San Diego cuddled in an elegant stagecoach. Call ahead to reserve a spot with one of the many carriage companies throughout San Diego County. Call Always and Forever Carriage Company at 619-322-0586. In El Cajon, call California Carriages at 619-390-8762, or call the Cinderella Carriage Company in downtown San Diego at 619-239-8080.
Enjoy a Day in the Park
Enjoy art and architecture at Balboa Park.
Have a romantic picnic and explore Balboa Park, the largest urban cultural park in the United States. Take memorable pictures in front of the animals at the San Diego Zoo, and hold hands while experiencing beautiful art, exotic flowers and romantic plays in the park. Contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center, located at 1549 El Prado St. at 619-239-0512 or online at balboapark.org. Come early, because the park is only open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
Free Date on the Beach
See the Sea World fireworks every summer night.
During the summer, you can cuddle together and enjoy the perfect combination of a beautiful sunset, a private bonfire and fireworks for free. The beaches on La Jolla Shores, Mission Beach, Silver Strand Beach and Pacific Beach are among the many beaches that provide fire pits. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. nearly every night during the summer months.
Go Shopping
Please your partner on your date with extravagant gifts in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. The hundreds of art, jewelry, clothing and shoe stores are sure to please your date. Hop from shop to shop and bar to bar, enjoying the company of the other hip and trendy couples sharing a romantic evening together.
Dinner Date
Feed your lover at Forever Fondue.
No date night is complete without a romantic dinner. San Diego restaurants offer everything to white table dining over the ocean to intimate bistros to dessert-only sweet spots. Forever Fondue at 909 Prospect St. in La Jolla allows you to indulge in the sexiest dinner around as you feed each other morsels of food dipped in extravagant cheese or chocolate. Book a reservation at 858-454-4244.
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