From candlelit dinners and waterfront strolls to spa escapes and movie nights, Valentine’s weekend offers no shortage of ways to celebrate across Southern California. Whether you’re planning a romantic date, a Galentine’s gathering, or a relaxed getaway, here’s where to go.
Los Angeles County
2ND & PCH hosts a multi-day Valentine’s celebration featuring special menus, pop-up markets, live entertainment, and family-friendly festivities.
A PCH offers refined waterfront dining with oysters, caviar service, elevated seafood entrées, and sweeping views of Alamitos Bay.
At San Pedro Fish Market, couples can enjoy a festive three-course Valentine’s Dinner for Two with guest-favorite seafood dishes in a lively harbor setting.
Santa Monica Place features hands-on Valentine’s dessert classes, along with French-inspired dining and live jazz at LouLou for a romantic prix-fixe evening.
Orange County
A Restaurant delivers a timeless, candle-lit dining experience in Newport Beach with elevated dishes, curated cocktails, and an intimate ambiance ideal for a classic Valentine’s evening.
A Crystal Cove offers a lively, see-and-be-seen dinner featuring elevated land-and-sea dishes and craft cocktails in a stylish coastal setting.
CdM Restaurant pairs elevated New American fare with creative cocktails in Corona del Mar. After dinner, guests can head downstairs to the speakeasy-style Under CdM for a post-dinner escape and nightcap.
At The Lido Theater, celebrate love on the big screen with a screening of La La Land, along with Valentine’s weekend showings of The Notebook and The Princess Bride — a nostalgic date night option with iconic romance.
Turn the holiday into a full getaway at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina, where cozy cottages or RV stays, bay sunsets, and festive activities create a relaxed waterfront weekend.
At Dana Point Harbor, couples can enjoy whale-watching excursions followed by a cozy waterfront dinner overlooking the harbor lights.
Bardega provides a cozy, retro-inspired neighborhood setting perfect for Valentine’s or Galentine’s, serving inventive cocktails — full-, low-, and no-ABV — alongside elevated comfort food.
For a polished coastal experience, Lido Marina Village pairs dock-and-dine restaurants with harbor strolls, elevated gifting options, and a classic movie night by the water.
Inland Empire
Celebrate with a spa day at Glen Ivy Hot Springs. The destination offers exclusive after-hours access and a chef-crafted prime rib dinner, creating a romantic evening under the stars.
San Diego County
For an outdoor escape, Campland on the Bay offers campfires, bay sunsets, kayaking, and beachside strolls.
Nearby, Mission Bay RV Resort provides a serene waterfront retreat ideal for couples seeking peaceful views, sunset walks, and a relaxed Valentine’s weekend by the bay.
Whether you’re dressing up for a coastal dinner, booking a spa night, or cozying up for a classic film, Southern California offers a range of ways to celebrate love this Valentine’s weekend.
