Sure, everyone enjoys a romantic excursion to some faraway land every now and then, but there\u2019s a special kind of magic in the air when you take your date on a stroll through the neighborhood or to your favorite coffee shop around the corner. And when you live in the Jewel, which is La Jolla, there\u2019s no need to travel far. Whether you\u2019re searching for a chocolate-filled treat or a candle-lit dinner that\u2019s sure to impress, let\u2019s keep your love local for Valentine\u2019s Day this year. DINNER SPECIALS The Marine Room \u2014 Join them for a four-course dinner at San Diego’s most romantic restaurant. Choose from entrees including Wild Honey Kalbi Glazed Cobia, Plugra Agrume Butter Basted Lobster Tail, and Coffee Wattleseed Roasted Mary’s Farm Duck. Cost is $165 per person.
\n2000 Spindrift Drive
\n866-644-2351
\nmarineroom.com Truluck\u2019s Seafood, Steak, and Crab House \u2014 On Valentine\u2019s Day only, Truluck\u2019s will feature a specialty cocktail aptly named TruLuv and made with a tantalizing blend of vodka, orgeat, strawberry rhubarb syrup and Aperol. Pair it with some of their Southern-inspired cuisines, like the Miso-Glazed Seabass or the Redfish Pontchartrain, and end the evening with decadent desserts such as Chocolate Malt Cake or Baked Alaska.\u00a0
\n8990 University Center Lane
\n858-453-2583 Brockton Villa \u2014 For $55 per person, get your romantic evening started with a decadent three-course meal and a beautiful ocean view. 1235 Coast Blvd. 858-454-7393 brocktonvilla.com George\u2019s At the Cove \u2014 Special prix-fixe menus featuring a variety of appetizers, entrees, and desserts along with a complimentary glass of bubbles and chocolate truffles. The three-course meal starts at $68 per person and is available Feb. 14-15. 1250 Prospect St. 858-454-4244 georgesatthecove.com Galaxy Taco \u2014 A special three-course dinner for two for $50. Choose from shareable options like their made-to-order guacamole with wood-grilled salsas, fresh vegetable tamales, adobo grilled half chicken and silly delicious churros and flan. 2259 Avenida de La Playa
\nFor reservations, go online. galaxytaco.com Roy\u2019s Restaurant \u2014 A delectable, four-course menu that delivers a “sea-to-table” experience featuring a signature entr\u00e9e that pairs butter-roasted Maine lobster tail, premium filet mignon and fresh jumbo lump crab cake for $99, which includes a choice of appetizer, soup or salad, and dessert. This menu, created by our chefs, is available Feb. 14-17 at either Roy\u2019s locations.
\n8670 Genesee Ave.
\n858-455-1616 roysrestaurant.com GIFTS Teuscher \u2014 Pick up a Mini Heart Box filled with chocolate hearts or a rose bouquet on-top of an assorted box of truffles. Gifts starting at $7. 7863 Girard Ave., Suite 204
\nteuschersandiego.com Bloomers Flowers \u2014 Since 1982, this La Jolla florist has offered beautiful home and garden d\u00e9cor, an array of thoughtful gift items and a variety of gorgeous grab-and-go arrangements that are sure to impress your Valentine this year. 7520 Eads Avenue, Suite 1
\nbloomersflowerslajolla.com Sammy\u2019s Woodfired Pizza & Grill \u2014 Bring home some love with a gourmet-to-go pizza kit. Cost starts at $7 of comes with your choice of fresh dough, mozzarella, house-made tomato sauce and basil. Available through Feb. 28. Take a photo of your homemade heart-shaped pizza and post your photo on Instagram with #iheartsammys and tag @sammyswpizza to enter to win a $100 Sammy\u2019s Certificate; $1 from every kit sold will benefit the American Heart Association. 702 Pearl St. Open 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Sunday. sammyspizza.com DATE IDEAS Martin Lawrence Galleries \u2014 All nine of its fine art locations (including La Jolla) will be offering veteran and first-time collectors alike original and unique paintings, drawings, sculpture and limited-edition graphics from more than 40 of the world\u2019s most renowned 20th and 21st-century artists. And just in time for Valentine\u2019s Day, MLG unveils works by Marc Chagall, Robert Indiana and Andr\u00e9 Masson.
\n1111 Prospect St.
\nMartinlawrence.com The Lot \u2014 Enjoy a romantic evening with a next-level dinner and movie experience. Three-course unique lovers-themed menu with wine pairings available. 7611 Fay Ave. thelotent.com\/la-jolla Love, Bliss & Cannabis \u2014 Skip the same old restaurant prix fixe menus and give your sweetheart the Valentine\u2019s Day meal they\u2019ve been longing for. Enjoy gourmet CBD and THC infused hors-d’oeuvres, cocktails, and sweets. 565 Pearl St. 6-9 p.m., Feb. 14
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