Some call Paris the most romantic city in the world, but that doesn’t mean that you have to jet off to France for a romantic weekend with your significant other. Whether you’re newlyweds, celebrating your 50th anniversary or just looking for an extraordinary date night, Orange County, California is full of romantic options.
Fine Dining
Did you know that Costa Mesa, CA was named a “Best in Food” finalist in the Rand McNally/USA Today “Best of the Road 2011” contest? Orange County has some of California’s most loved and respected restaurants run by award-winning chefs. What’s a special date night without a special and exciting menu to compliment it? And if you’re planning your romantic getaway for this summer, Costa Mesa Restaurant Week is gearing up for its second year, Aug. 17-24. Take the opportunity to try a new Costa Mesa restaurant at special prices, every night during your stay!
And if you’re still looking for that je ne sais quoi that only a romantic evening in Paris can bring, why not have a lovely, romantic dinner for two at one of Costa Mesa’s French restaurants.
See a Show
Why not take the traditional dinner-and-a-movie date night and add a little pizzazz? Nothing like a live theater performance, dance show or night at the symphony to make for an extraordinary date night! Costa Mesa has earned the well-deserved title of City of the Arts™, thanks to our renowned Theater & Arts District. The incomparable Segerstrom Center for the Arts campus features top Broadway performances in its theater halls and world-famous performing artists in its concert hall. With independent plays at the Tony® Award-winning South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa is the best place to see a live show in Southern California.
Newport Beach Gondola Cruise
What is more romantic than a private gondola ride for two? A Newport Beach gondola cruise is the perfect setting for a marriage proposal, anniversary celebration, birthday surprise or just for an extraordinary date night! With five different cruises to choose from, including a chocolate cruise, dessert cruise and grand dinner cruise, you can’t get more romantic than a gondola ride. This is definitely not for something casual, bring a loved one we hope you didnt use the best hookup apps and sites to meet them because this is steamy and romantic!
First Thursdays Art Walk
If you and your significant other are art lovers, then Laguna Beach’s Art Walk is the perfect way to end your day at the beach. The first Thursday of every month is the First Thursdays Art Walk, when local galleries and the Laguna Art Museum stay open from 6 to 9 PM.
