There are so many things to do in San Diego that couples find themselves drawn it, and they have California's beautiful weather to thank for that. Add the city's fine beaches, exquisite restaurants and fascinating attractions, couples find themselves a perfect location for a great romantic weekend getaway.
Whether or not it is your first time in San Diego, joining city tours is still one of the first things you should do. Treat your loved one like a princess (or a prince) and have a fairy tale-like spin around the city with an elegant Cinderella Carriage ride. The tour takes you to Downtown San Diego to see the waterfront, historic buildings and the Gaslamp Quarter. Reservations are necessary, especially if you choose to take the Cinderella Carriage tour under the moonlight.
Note: If you are visiting San Diego between late December and April, the San Diego Whale Watching Expedition Cruise is highly recommended. See mammoth California Gray Whales along with dolphins, sea lions and other marine animals making their way for their annual migration.
Walk around Balboa Park and visit the numerous cultural structures within the complex. The park consists of fifteen museums, theaters, world-class gardens, retail stores and dining options. You can choose a spot for you to both enjoy a quiet picnic or you can try The Prado, one of the restaurants located inside the park. The Prado is home to Balboa Park Food and Wine School and is open to serve both San Diego locals and visitors. The Chef's culinary style and the wine alone are worth your visit. Balboa Park also houses the very famous San Diego Zoo, in case spending some time with the wild animals is one of the things you wish to do in your romantic San Diego getaway. Catch a San Diego Padres baseball game at the Qualcomm Stadium in the afternoon before dressing up for a romantic dinner at Busalacchi's Ristorante and retiring for the night at The Westin San Diego.
You can use the morning of your second (and last) day of your San Diego romantic weekend getaway for some shopping for clothes, accessories, shoes, sporting goods, city memorabilia and other items you might want to bring home for yourselves to remember the trip by or to give to your friends and family. The Fashion Valley Shopping Center has hundreds of shops to cater to your retail needs. Next, make the most of the friendly sun and temperature by spending the rest of the afternoon at one of the beautiful beaches of San Diego. Coronado Beach, just five miles from San Diego, is a great place to swim, surf, sail, body board and fish. Or you can always just lie on the fine white sand and work up a darker skin tone with your better half and some drinks. Catching a romantic play such as the classic Romeo and Juliet at the Old Globe Theater in Balboa Park is a great way to conclude your vacation. It is one of the best things to do in San Diego to make this weekend getaway a truly memorable trip.
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