Show Your Significant Other Some Love With a Weeknight Excursion
Sometimes life gets in the way of having a romantic night out with your partner. And once you’re able to finally set some time aside, it could be even tougher to know exactly what to do that will please both of you. Fortunately for you and your beau, Orange County is a couple’s dream come true with activities perfect for any day of the week. From breathtaking beaches to world-renowned amusement parks, Orange County has it all. If takeout and Netflix at home is getting old, here’s our lineup for must-do date ideas to break up the work-week monotony that will surely swoon your SO! Orange County Date Ideas
Cruise Around on a Vision Electric Boat
There’s nothing more romantic than sailing into the sunset with your sweetheart, and Newport Beach’s Vision Electric Boats can make that happen! Head over to Lido Marina Village to rent an electric boat for a cruise around the harbor. Vision Electric Boats’ mission is to add a sense of adventure to your date night, and they’re offering a scavenger hunt as a bonus activity while on your trip. And if you’re looking for that extra something to make this date night even more special, charcuterie boards and decorative balloons are offered at an additional cost.
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Local Insight: In October, 10% of proceeds (for pink boats) at Vision Electric Boats will go towards supporting breast cancer awareness.
Location: Newport Beach
Cheers to One Another at Hive + Honey Rooftop
Handcrafted cocktails with a sunset cityscape view? Count us in! At Hive + Honey Rooftop in Irvine, you have the best of both worlds. Gaze over the skyline and watch the astonishing SoCal sunset with your choice of creative cocktail, beer, wine or bites in-hand. Their handcrafted cocktails truly are the bee’s knees with favorites like the Wasp’s Nest (a tequila sunrise twist) or the bar classic H&H Old Fashioned. Since Hive + Honey Rooftop is buzzing with popularity, we’d recommend you make a reservation before you head into date night.
Location: Irvine
Orange County Date Ideas
Enjoy Live Jazz Music at Semi Tropic Wines
If you’re looking for something to jazz up your romance, head to Costa Mesa’s Semi Tropic Wines. Every Thursday, Semi Tropic Wines features new jazz artists and food pop-ups that will make your stomach and soul feel so good. With local artists and tinned fish charcuterie boards, this wine bar is unmatched and will make you feel like you’re both somewhere far from home. From gourmet sliders to a plethora of imported wines, a visit to Semi Tropic is a must for your next date night.
Location: Costa Mesa
Enjoy Fall Nights at Lido Marina Village
Take in the grandeur of Lido Marina Village and everything it has to offer with the most important person in your life. With live music on the deck on Sundays and eateries all around, a day walking Lido Marina Village is just what every couple needs. The public docks around Lido Marina Village are only a brisk walk away, so grab your ride from Vision Electric Boats, pop a bottle of wine and delight in the tranquility and beauty that Newport Beach has to offer.
Location: Newport Beach
Orange County Date Ideas
Make a Reservation at Fin Sushi & Sake
For all our sushi lovers out there, you definitely need to dive down to Laguna Beach’s Fin Sushi and Sake at Hotel Laguna. Located at the historic Hotel Laguna in the heart of downtown Laguna Beach, this sushi spot will be your next go-to for specialty rolls and nigiri. This oceanfront restaurant offers some of the freshest seafood on the market since they receive their daily-caught fish from local fishermen. Known for its high-quality nigiri and friendly atmosphere, Fin Sushi and Sake is a crowd pleaser that your SO will forever rave about.
Location: Laguna Beach
Rent a Moke in Newport Beach
What’s cuter than exploring Newport Beach in a Moke?! Haven’t heard of a Moke before? Here’s the scoop! The Moke is a classic-looking electric low-speed vehicle that is street legal and is absolutely one of the coolest cars on the road. With a top speed of 25 mph, renting a Moke with your partner is the total move for a casual beach drive. Head down to The Wedge at sunset or take the ferry across to Balboa Island for a frozen banana!
Location: Newport Beach
Orange County Date Ideas
Tacos and Sports!
There’s nothing like an endless amount of chips and salsa, spicy margaritas and hockey! If that’s up your alley, your next date night needs to be in Anaheim. Opening this October is Solita—the mecca for habanero margaritas, roasted salsas and scrumptious tacos. Located only a few minutes away from the Honda Center, enjoying dinner and hopping on over to watch the Ducks game serves as the quintessential date night with that special someone. And for an even better deal, try popping over to their happy hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays through Fridays for discounted appetizers and drinks!
Location: Anaheim
Orange County Date Ideas
Decadent Dinner and a Laid-Back Stroll
In need of a jam-packed rundown for your next night out? We’d recommend you stay in the Anaheim area and start off at Tocca Ferro for a romantic dinner at this Italian chophouse. Begin with the charcuterie board, The Godfather (smoked right in front of you!) and a Limoncello Drop Martini. From squid ink spaghetti and clams to dry-aged bone-in ribeye, Tocca Ferro will transport you straight to Italy. After that, mosey on down to Downtown Disney for a taste of Disneyland—which means ice cream! Salt and Straw is known for its wild flavors like Turkey Thanksgiving and Spiced Goat Cheese Pumpkin Pie. We’ll see you there!
Location: Anaheim
Get in Touch With Your Creative Side
A local favorite, Salty Bear in Costa Mesa is a home for all beer lovers. And what better way to follow sharing an ale with your best bud by then skipping right over to an art class! Ceramics is something that everyone should try at least once in their lifetime, and ARTime Barro is here to teach you the ropes. From one-on-one pottery-throwing lessons to open studio memberships, taking pottery does not only open the artistic door for yourself but allows you to share this special skill with your significant other. Whether you’re both novices or pros, you’re sure to have a good time with each other.
Location: Costa Mesa
