Best Things To Do This Weekend In OC - February 12
In the grand scheme of weekend planning, Valentine's landing on a Sunday makes this weekend especially important to map out. Whether you're looking for the red roses and champagne or if simple romance and light-hearted fun is more your speed, there are plenty of options throughout Orange County. Here is a look at a few different routes for a memorable Valentine's Day weekend.
Take A Newport Gondola Ride
Gondola Adventures Inc
3101 West Coast Hwy #110,
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 646-2067
newportbeach.gondola.com
It really doesn't get more picturesque when it comes to romance than a gondola ride through the Newport Bay. The one hour ride with added perks like champagne or even the "restaurant kidnap" scenario is the ideal environment to get close to that special someone. Regularly voted in local publications as one of the best places to take a date in Orange County, the slow moving ride is a simple treasure that every Southern Californian should experience.
See The Harlem Globetrotters
Honda Center
2695 E Katella Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 704-2400
www.hondacenter.com
In the pantheon of American sporting icons, it would be impossible to leave the Harlem Globetrotters out of the discussion. The unmistakable red, white, and blue on the basketball court combines comedy with remarkable athletic talent in a show that doesn't require you to love basketball to appreciate. A blue-collar ballet on the hardwood, the ability of the roster is nothing short of marvelous and though everyone knows the outcome, the execution is so much fun to watch. A show disguised as game, you will find plenty to root for.
Visit Mission San Juan Capistrano
26801 Ortega Hwy
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-1300
www.missionsjc.com
A historic slice of California, you could spend all day and well into the evening wondering the grounds of Mission San Juan Capistrano and still never finish seeing everything. From the gardens to the architecture, the chapel to the art gallery, the mission is at the heart of a small downtown that is as charming as it is beautiful. With guided tours and ongoing events that highlight the culture and legacy of the grounds, the Southern tip of Orange County is a drive well worth taking.
Take Your Loved One On A Hot Air Balloon Ride
Ride the Great Park Balloon
Irvine Great Park
C Street, Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 724-6247
www.ocgp.org
Long gone are those two to three-man buckets on your standard hot air balloon. Irvine's Great park had to live up to the name and go big. The Great Park Balloon can carry up to 30 people and sky to 4000 feet above the park floor. Once at the top, riders are treated to a 360-degree view that can stretch to some 40 miles of visibility on a clear, sunny Southern California day. Ideal for Valentine's Day Sunday, a ride on the Great Park Balloon is a sure bet in aiding Cupid to nail his intended target.
Valentine's Day Activities & Dinner Specials
Various Locations
Want to wine and dine with your sweetheart? We've got you covered on the Best Restaurants for Valentine's Day. before dinner, why not spend the day with some unique Valentine's Day Activities In Orange County. After all, you only have a few days a year to show how much you care!
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