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Valentine's Day Date Ideas

Single or coupled up, we've picked out our favorite Valentine's Day destinations for you and yours!

Whether you are single or coupled up, we've hand picked our favorite spots throughout San Diego that are celebrating Valentine's Day! This year, bring your bestie or your sweetheart to any of the venues below for a night to remember. Whether you opt for sharing a bottle of sake and bowl of ramen with your love, or dancing it up with your gal pals, there should be something for everyone below!

barleymash

barleymash, located in the Gaslamp District, is welcoming San Diego residents of all relationship statuses to join in the festivities, whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or Singles Awareness Day! On February 14th, barleymash is throwing a Stoplight Party where guests are invited to wear red if they’re taken, yellow if it’s complicated and green if they’re single. Dance the night away to music from a live DJ.

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Date: February 14th

Time: starting at 10:00 p.m.

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Price: Free

Address: 600 5th Avenue, 92101

Tajima

Make plans to visit any of the five Tajima San Diego locations for a Valentine’s Day date ideal for hopeless ramen-tics. For $30 you get any two ramen dishes on the menu; choices include Spicy Sesame, Creamy Chicken, Tajima and Vegan bowls. As a couple, you’ll also receive a bottle of Sayuri Nigori Sake to sip with your ramen. End the night with delightful Mochi Ice Creams for both you and your sweetie.

Date: February 14th

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Price: $30 per couple

Address: all locations listed below

Convoy - 4681 Convoy Street, Ste I, 92111

Mercury - 4411 Mercury Street, Ste 110, 92111

Hillcrest - 3739 6th Avenue, Ste B, 92103

East Village - 901 E Street, 92101

North Park - 3015 Adams Avenue #102b, 92116

The Smoking Gun

If “single and ready to mingle” is your Valentine’s Day mantra, The Smoking Gun in the Gaslamp District’s has got the party for you. Round up your single ladies and fellows to grab dinner and drinks at this retro cocktail bar and restaurant, partnering with other businesses to throw a night to remember. Influences from The Bachelor and giveaways will keep things interesting and singles on their toes. Challenge that cutie across the bar to a game of ping pong or spend the evening chatting with the table next to you - you’ll never know you who might meet! Call The Smoking Gun for more details.

Date: February 14th

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Price: Free

Address: 555 Market Street, 92101

Del Sur Mexican Cantina

Celebrate tu amor this Valentine’s Day at Del Sur, an eclectic Mexican cantina nestled in the heart of South Park. A three-course romantic dinner for two is $55 and includes a sharable plate of Street Corn or the Queso Fondido cheesy appetizer, along with your choice of two specialty plates, such as Carnitas or Enchiladas (vegetarian options available). Each couple will also get two House Margaritas or Sangrias and a plate of cinnamon Churros. If you don’t want to leave your four-legged love at home, Del Sur’s patio is pet friendly so fido can share the love with you and yours!

Date: February 14th

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: $55

Address: 2310 30th Street, 92104

The Haven Pizzeria

Share a ‘lil pizza your heart with that special someone at The Haven this Valentine’s Day. Dine in at the quaint pizzeria, located in the Kensington neighborhood, and enjoy a three-course meal for two, for only $50. Share a house salad, 14” specialty pizza of your choice, ice cream cookie dessert and bottle of house red or white wine.

Date: February 14th

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Price: $50

Address: 4051 Adams Avenue, 92116

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