10 Great Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day in San Diego North

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10 Great Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day in San Diego North

Night Moves - take an animal-courtship-centered caravan tour at the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park and see how rhinos, giraffes and other animals handle mate selection. Guests ride in an open-air safari truck through the park's field enclosures, while learning about the mating behaviors of the animal residents. The guide shares tales of animals' courtship escapades, while participants feed the rhinos or giraffes. At the secluded Amani Point, desserts and specialty beverages are served while listening to more tales of the birds and the bees.

Let the Romance Director Write the Script – for a memorable moment at L’Auberge Del Mar. The resort’s on-site romance director can create everything from skywriting a love message during an afternoon picnic at the beach; to a couples cooking lesson with Executive Chef Paul McCabe to explore the aphrodisiac affects of gourmet offerings; to dancing on a bed of rose petals on the resort’s private terrace with a surprise string quartet playing in the background.

Learn Standup Paddleboarding (SUP) Together – take a private couples Standup Paddleboard (SUP) lesson with the world famous Surf Diva Surf School in La Jolla. The one-hour lesson is taught on the beautiful La Jolla Shores beach where the waves are gentle and easy for first-timers.

Take a Private Brewery Tour - of several award-winning San Diego North breweries and discover how craft beer is made with special behind-the-scenes tours and sampling. Brew Hop Brewery Tours will pick guests up from their home or hotel for a luxury ride in a customized SUV or limousine.

"Touch" the One You Love – learn the art of massage with essential oils during a hands-on couples instruction at the Spa at Harrah's Rincon. The skillful massage therapist will reveal the secrets to a great sensual massage during the 50-minute session.

Dine on the Beach – put your toes in the sand as you’re served a specially prepared dinner complete with romantic candlelight on the private beach of the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club.

For the Love of Chocolate - stroll along the quaint streets of downtown Escondido on Saturday, February 13th, for a chocolate affair to remember. Local merchants will pair the finest chocolates with complimenting wines, beers and scotch. Local restaurants will be offering specially prepared chocolate drinks, entrees and desserts and local spas will offer special chocolate-infused treatments.

Renew your Vows – from the Waterfall View Deck overlooking a three-story waterfall after strolling amongst the 30 acres of exotic gardens at the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas.

Take a Romantic Flight - in a vintage biplane with A-1 Biplane, Air Combat & Warbird Adventures and enjoy the beautiful views along the coast from La Jolla to Oceanside.

About San Diego North Convention & Visitors Bureau
The San Diego North Convention & Visitors Bureau provides visitor information for the 2,000 square mile San Diego North region from La Jolla north to Encinitas, Carlsbad and Oceanside to the valley, mountain and desert communities of Escondido, Rancho Bernardo, Julian and the Anza-Borrego Desert. For more information, visit www.SanDiegoNorth.com or call (800) 848-3336.

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