A luxurious Valentine’s Day in San Diego

Feel warm all over this Valentine’s Day – in more ways than one! Get ready to soak up the sun in America’s Finest City and be sure to have your significant other in tow. We’ve put together a luxurious itinerary that’s bound to get the two of you in love with the city and even more in love with each other: Begin with brunch Considered a gem by locals, Cafe 21 is the perfect way to start off your day of love. Homemade, homegrown ingredients make for exactly the sustenance you’ll need for the adventure-for-two ahead. Our pick? Share fresh fare from the Farmer’s Market plate or try the savory shrimp corn cake and rhubarb pancakes washed down with a signature drink, the Gingermosa. Linger by the pier Stroll on down towards Seaport Village and let the sun warm your back. Yes, it’s February but you’re also in Southern California! Peruse the boutiques and novelty shops at the newest downtown addition, The Headquarters at Seaport District. Visit Simply Local Emporium and surprise each other with love tokens from the array of goods designed by local San Diego artists. For more to see, continue onto Seaport Village and walk along the harbor to meet a view of picturesque sailboats. More meandering and you could find yourselves in Little Italy, home of the city’s largest Farmers’ Market (open on Saturdays) and where you will find the best Italian cuisine. A unique boating experience for two Time for a break? Head to Loews Coronado Bay and treat yourselves to the ultimate couples’ experience – the Signature Voga Voyage. The two of you set off on a romantic gondola ride through the cays and are treated to 40-minute massages, complimentary Champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries. So, rejuvenate and revel in each other’s company as the sun sets low on the Pacific. Dine and dance A lofty 22 stories above the city, ALTITUDE Sky Lounge and its newest addition City Sights, opened at the start of this year, offer sweeping views of the San Diego skyline from a posh and romantic setting. The harbor, Petco Park (home of the San Diego Padres) and the city’s Gaslamp Quarter all sparkle from below. Have delicious cocktails and bites, enjoyed from what feels like the top of the world – more than appropriate for a couple on cloud nine! Grace Yco is the Digital Marketing Manager at ViX Paula Hermanny.