Looking for a last minute getaway for this Valentine’s Day long weekend? Then be sure to check out these great deals for a romantic weekend in San Diego, California.
San Diego Valentine’s Deals 2009
In addition to 70 miles of coastline, an exciting city center and dramatic desert vistas, San Diego serves up a bevy of unique activities to ensure a romantic dream vacation.
Romantic options are available for lovebirds and couples of all types, from those looking for relaxation, adventure or couples who just need to simply reconnect. From family-friendly to adult-only packages, the options are endless and the deals are amazing.
Valentine’s with the Kids. The Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, located on San Diego Bay, offers the “Tender Heart” package for parents who want to bring the kids and still find private time. The package includes accommodations on Feb. 14 in two connecting rooms, a welcome snack for the kids and free in-room movie. If mom and dad decide to dine at the hotel’s Harbor Edge restaurant, the kids are treated to a free, supervised dinner and movie screening, giving parents a well-deserved romantic interlude. The package is priced at $309, plus tax, and does not include the adult meal. Additional nights are subject to availability. www.sheraton.com/sandiegomarina
Indulge, Dance and Romance. The US GRANT, located in downtown San Diego, has partnered with the San Diego Ballet and Chauo Chocolatier to offer an “Indulge, Dance and Romance” package on Feb. 14. The package includes one night of luxury accommodations, an early three-course tasting menu with a glass of wine at the Grant Grill, a box of Chuao Chocolatier’s “Latin Lover” chocolates and two premium tickets to the San Diego Ballet’s production of Romeo and Juliet at the Spreckles Theater, located just two blocks from the hotel. The package is priced at $350, plus tax and gratuity. Availability is limited. www.usgrant.net
Sexy Getaway at Tower23 Hotel. On Feb. 13 and 14, the oceanfront Tower23 Hotel in Pacific Beach is offering a “Sexy Getaway” package that includes one night in an ocean view Surf Pad, a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Rosé Champagne, a dozen long stem red roses, “naughty” turn down service, breakfast in bed for two, complimentary valet parking and late check-out at noon. The package is priced at $690, inclusive of tax, and subject to availability. www.t23hotel.com
Romantic desert getaway at Borrego Ranch Spa & Resort. Couples seeking the romance and luxury of a desert escape choose the Borrego Ranch Spa & Resort. Opened in November 2008, this desert hideaway features 63 luxury rooms and casitas, multiple on-site dining options and countless amenities including an 18-hole golf course, rock wall, ropes course, yoga and Pilates classes, art studio and on-site wine tasting. The resort offers dramatic and romantic desert views, so that every window is a picture-perfect memory waiting to happen. www.borregoranchresort.com
Specialty suites at Ivy Hotel. Opened in 2007, the 159-room luxury Ivy Hotel caters to more adventuresome couples. All rooms have glass-walled bathrooms and private butler service; specialty suites boast amenities like a spiral staircase leading to a private poolside cabana, king-sized bunk beds, a “fireman’s” pole and an open shower that turns opaque, or not, when touched. The Ivy is also home to Quarter Kitchen, a hip restaurant, and some of San Diego’s hottest, most decadent nightlife – the two-level Envy nightclub and Eden, a roof-top, poolside lounge. www.theivyhotel.com
Ride the Cinderella Carriage. Lovers in the mood for a romantic evening can enjoy an elegant horse-drawn carriage ride through downtown San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter or neighboring Seaport Village with Cinderella Carriage. www.cinderella-carriage.com
Gondola Rides in the Coronado Cays with the Gondola Company. Couples can opt for a gentle cruise in a private gondola through the enchanting canals and waterways of the Coronado Cays. The Gondola Company offers one-hour cruises that include complimentary hors d’oeuvres or dessert plate, blankets, an ice bucket and wine
glasses. The couple just brings their favorite beverage. www.gondolacompany.com
Romantic rendezvous and fine dining at Mille Fleurs. Located in the ultra-exclusive enclave of Rancho Santa Fe, the refined fare at Mille Fleurs has been winning awards for more than 20 years thanks to the marriage of great ingredients and classic European techniques. The charming setting, evoking an elegant Old World cottage, provides the perfect backdrop for an intimate, romantic rendezvous. www.millefleurs.com
For more great last-minute Valentine’s Day getaway deals to San Diego, visit: www.sandiego.org.