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Best Valentine's Day Date Ideas in the Inland Empire

So you want to really show your girl a Valentine's Day to remember this year that she won't soon forget? Then check out these fun events the Inland Empire has to offer:

Ponte Winery
35053 Rancho California Road
Temecula, CA 92592
(877) 314-9463
www.pontewinery.com

Located in the heart of the Temecula Wine Country and surrounded by 300 acres of mature vineyards and lush gardens, Ponte Winery is the perfect romantic place to take your Valentine. This year, Ponte Winery is offering a Valentine's Day lunch and dinner option on February 14. Lunch, from 11am to 5pm will include items like their lobster stuffed mushrooms, filet oscar, sea bass and chocolate souffle, as will dinner from 5pm to 9pm. A Flamenco guitarist will even be on hand from 5:30pm to 9:30pm!

Riley's Farm - Valentine's Day Dinner
12261 Oak Glen Road
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 797-7534
www.rileysfarm.com

Take your Valentine back in time for an evening they'll remember forever. Riley's Farm, which is nestled in the apple growing foothills of Oak Glen, will be hosting a Valentine's dinner featuring a poetry contest, dancing, and even an archery contest where you can test your skills at being the best Cupid you can be! Dinner items include stuffed mushrooms and caprese skewers, baked ziti with ground beef and italian sausage, as well as chicken marsala and more.

Sunshine and Daydreams Horseback Riding
4886 California Avenue
Norco, CA 92860
(909) 645-1270
www.sunshineanddaydream.com

What's more romantic than setting off on horseback with your loved one and exploring the country? This year, wow your sweetheart with a romantic horseback ride into the Hidden Valley Nature Preserve. Schedule a "Sweetheart Ride" from Sunshine and Daydreams Horseback Riding where you'll set off with your special someone on a private hour and a half ride. Relax, and take in the amazing view of the preserve. Then, after the ride you can present your Valentine with a bouquet of roses. Nothing says romance like a Horseback ride! You can also take other regular rides where you can customize the experience to your liking.

Murder Mystery Dinner
The Sycamore Inn
8318 East Foothill Boulevard
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 982-1104
www.thesycamoreinn.com

So you want to show your true love a thrilling good time on Valentine's Day? While it might not seem like the obvious choice for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner, taking your date to the historic Sycamore Inn for a Murder Mystery Dinner Show where you can wine, dine and try to solve a mystery is a fun and interesting way to celebrate the day!

Sunrise Balloons
34567 Rancho California Road
Temecula, CA 92591
(800) 548-9912
www.sunriseballoons.com

Lift your special loved one off the ground with an amazing one-of-a-kind experience in a hot air balloon ride! What better way to make the experience one that your loved one will remember for a life time? Offering stunning views of the Temecula wine country at sunset, you'll venture off for a truly romantic Valentine's Day.

Desiree Eaglin thinks Valentine's Day is the perfect holiday to show your better half just how much you love her. Mr. Eaglin is expected to pull out all the stops every February 14th. Desiree blogs at Sarcastic, Funny and Brutally Honest you can find her on Twitter too.
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