20 of San Diego’s most romantic places
Heritage Park features several restored Victorian homes that serve as B&Bs and shops, and San Diego’s first synagogue, Temple Beth Israel, which is a popular spot for weddings. Nearby are Old Town State Park with its museums and restaurants, and Presidio Park, home to the The Junípero Serra Museum.
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A horse pulling a carriage makes a turn through heavy traffic on Main Street in Julian. Here is a place to get away from it all.
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It doesn’t matter whether it’s a canoe on a lake, a kayak in a cove, a paddle boat on the bay or a gondola in the cays. Few things are more romantic than being out on the water with that special someone.
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When was the last time you took in a drive-in movie? A lot has changed: you don’t hang the speaker on your window anymore and the snack bar food is better than it used to be. But the basic theme remains. There’s a two-screen drive-in in Santee and a three-screen one in the South Bay.
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At Orfila Vineyards & Winery in the San Pasqual Valley, enjoy a few sips in the tasting room and then head out to the arbor overlooking the 70-acre estate where Rhone-style wine grapes are growing. Check the web site first for special events like concerts, grape stomps, movie nights and more.
Choosing wine for a romantic dinner
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