Valentine’s Day is near and if you haven’t begun planning for the love in your life yet, you’re a little behind the ball! Luckily, SoCal has plenty of activities, attractions, and destinations, so it isn’t too difficult to dream up the over-the-top evening — or quiet evening where you both lay low.
From Santa Barbara to Carlsbad, there are a few properties looking to woo you and your boo. And this offering is complete with flowers, movies, cooking, dinner, and limited-edition sweet treats you won’t find anywhere else. Check out the roundup below and get to planning on how you’ll celebrate. The clock is ticking!
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara
The Golden Cinema Package
In celebration of its longstanding partnership with the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara introduces the Golden Cinema Package, an immersive stay designed for film lovers. Available February 4–14, 2026, the package includes luxury accommodations, a Soak in Cinema in-room bath ritual (one per stay), and priority screening tickets providing access to festival film screenings. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara is a key hospitality partner and venue for the festival and proudly hosts the annual Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film. The Soak in Cinema bath ritual is also available à la carte to all resort guests during the festival dates, offering a cinematic-inspired in-room wellness experience.
Valentine’s Day Dining
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Marisella: Four-course oceanfront pre-fixe dinner on February 13 & 14, 4–9 p.m.; $150 per person (reservations required).
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Lulio: “Table for Two” Valentine’s Day pre-fixe dinner on February 13 & 14, 5–9 p.m., with optional wine pairings (reservations required).
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‘O’ Bar – Lover’s Lounge: Valentine’s-themed specialty cocktails and desserts, including Amour Rouge and L’Assiette de l’Amour, available February 13 & 14.
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Mission Market: Limited-edition Valentine’s sweets available February 8–14, including a Red Velvet Cake Jar and Raspberry Inspiration Chocolate Bar.
Additional Experiences & Programming
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Valentine’s Day Card Making: Complimentary card-making on February 13 & 14, 12–2 p.m. on Haskell’s Lawn.
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Love in Bloom: In-room floral surprises with optional sparkling wine or chocolate-covered strawberries (48-hour advance notice required).
Spa & Wellness
- New In-Room VOYA Bath Rituals: Self-guided bath experiences featuring seaweed, spiced mud, or rice baths, complete with meditation, herbal tea, and post-bath care.
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Better Together Ritual: An immersive couples spa experience featuring an 80-minute stress-relief massage, KNESKO collagen mask, and guided audio meditation, with full spa access included (booking available through February 28, 2026).
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Token of Love: Throughout February, spa guests receive a Token of Love at checkout, redeemable for a special surprise at Marisella.
Malibu Beach Inn | Malibu
Romantic Retreats
Where the Pacific Ocean meets a seaside haven, Malibu Beach Inn is an intimate luxury boutique hotel, offering a serene escape for couples seeking quiet beachside lounging and endless sunshine.
Photo Courtesy of Malibu Beach Inn.
Perfect for couples seeking a romantic escape, the Romantic Retreat package features a special welcome pour of Monopole Champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries, as well as a dining credit to the hotel’s award-winning restaurant, Carbon Beach Club. This Valentine’s Day, Carbon Beach Club invites guests to indulge in a three-course prix fixe menu, featuring dishes such as:
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Burrata al Pepperoncino – di stefano burrata, chili oil, mama lil’s peppers, prosciutto, grilled sourdough
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Steak Frites – 9 oz creekstone hanger steak, bordelaise, chives, fries
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Pan Roasted Scallops – braised lentils, saba, aglio rosso, citrus greens
Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad
February 7 at 5:00 pm – Valentine’s Themed Clean Eating Cooking Class | Reservations
Celebrate love with a cozy, feel-good cooking class focused on nourishing, indulgent clean eating comfort food. Whether you’re coming with a partner, friends, or treating yourself, this demo-based class is all about cooking with love—without the junk.
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Photos Courtesy of Park Hyatt Aviara.
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February 12 at 5:00 pm – Early Valentine’s Day Dinner at Ember & Rye | Reservations
Join us at Ember & Rye for a romantic evening featuring an exquisite prix fixe menu and enjoy complimentary babysitting provided by our Munchkin Minders.
February 14 at 5:00 pm – Valentine’s Day Dinner at Ponto Lago | Reservations
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an intimate dinner experience featuring a thoughtfully curated multi-course menu highlighting seasonal ingredients and shareable plates designed to encourage connection and lingering moments.
