Budget-Friendly Valentine's Day Ideas in San Diego
Celebrating Valentine’s Day doesn’t need to break the bank. Even in San Diego.
For many couples, February 14th can mean pricey dinners and extravagant plans. But, good news! There are plenty of budget-friendly date ideas that are still plenty special and meaningful.
Below are five San Diego Valentine’s Day ideas that you can enjoy without spending an arm and a leg.
Picnic at Kate Sessions Park
Kate Sessions Park offers some stunning views of Mission Bay and downtown San Diego. For Valentine’s Day, pack a picnic and enjoy the scenery with your sweetheart. Make it extra special with some heart-shaped cookies and pink canned beverage!
Stroll Around Balboa Park
Balboa Park is truly one of San Diego’s crown jewels. The park is full of inexpensive and free date opportunities, including multiple gardens, museums, and Instagrammable spots. Or, you can just walk around and marvel at the beauty of the Spanish Colonial Revival architecture on a solo date for a little me time!
Some of my personal favorite spots at Balboa Park include the Cabrillo Bridge, Spreckels Organ Pavilion, and Kate O. Sessions Cactus Garden.
Get Nostalgic at an Arcade Bar
Looking for a more unique, yet nostalgic way to spend Valentine’s Day? Check out a San Diego arcade bar for retro and wholesome fun with games like skee ball, Pac-Man, and Frogger. Coin-Op Game Room and Coin Haus come to mind as two great locations that also offer plenty of beer and food options.
Brunch with Gal Pals
Show your friends some love with a little Galentine’s get together! San Diego features numerous must-visit brunch spots that are perfect for some quality friend time.
Need help picking an eatery? My North Park brunch blog is a good place to start!
End the Evening at Sunset Cliffs
It doesn’t get more romantic than watching the sun dip below the horizon at Sunset Cliffs. In fact, I have seen a couple proposals at the coastal park! Sunset Cliffs is the perfect date spot that can be enjoyed with or without spending a little money.