San Diego Dating Guide for Singles

There is a farmer's market every single day of the year somewhere in San Diego County, Christmaqs and Thanksgiving included. In late February, early March, the Anzo Borrego desert explodes with the most gorgeous wildflowers. The bloom is short but worth the wait and the drive. Just north of Escondido is the Palomar Observatory, a very romantic place for a picnic. Kayaking near La Jolla is a fun one too. There are so many things to do here...and the weather is gorgeous 99% of the time. Having moved here from Southeast Alaska, it is one of the things I love most...and, the fact that I can drive more than 10 miles without running out of road is a major plus too.

6dle899: the fabulous grand hotel (Hotel Coronado?) where Marilyn Monroe did the 1958 movie, would be a must.

Brunch (weekends only?) at the Hotel Del Coronado is not a cheap date, but is certainly worthwhile (make reservations, and arrive hungry). Plan extra time to tour some of the hotel hallways, if you like seeing artwork. :D

A trip across the long bridge to Coronado Island, the boho downtown and the fabulous grand hotel (Hotel Coronado?) where Marilyn Monroe did the 1958 movie, would be a must.

There are many spots in San Diego. It's a big area. I'd like to know of more across the county. Here are a few:

a) The flower fields in Carlsbad. $10 entry, but a nice time. You cannot any longer pick your own flowers (that was many years ago :mad:). There are picnic tables at the top of the hill.

b) Quail Botanical Gardens in Encinitas. $12/adult entry and $2 parking. A gorgeous setting, including a waterfall, and a quiet space to talk. Drawbacks: The gardens are only open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., even in summer. There are some steep paths, in case you or your partner has a problem with such.

c) Pick a beach. Any beach. Folks are right about the Sea World fireworks. Those usually start before 10 pm each night. Sometimes as early as 9 pm. A morning workout together on the sand can also be great fun. Have you ever thought of doing the sand version of making snow angels? (Bring a camera for that one.) ;)

d) The cliffs of La Jolla just rock for a sunset. Dinner there can be costly, but usually yummy. The art galleries are also a treat to visit.

e) There are various clubs in San Diego that have public events. These are usually monthly, and many are kid friendly. Here is just one: The San Diego Kite Club meets at mission bay park, just south of the Hilton hotel, on East Mission Bay Drive, on the 2nd Saturday of each month. The winds pick up at about 11 am. (post some others please)

f) Nobody mentioned Balboa Park. There are so many options there. Gardens, various Museums, and Theater.

g) How about the San Diego Zoo, or the Wild Animal Park?

h) There are many farmer's markets held around the county. Shopping at one for fresh ingredients, and making a meal together, can be a great experience. A picnic to consume your creation, seems to just put this over the top, for both of you. Check your local paper for times and locations.

i) We live by the ocean for a reason. The water can be cold at times, but it's a great way to cool off during summer. During summer, we have a lot of tourists, so plan your timing carefully.

j) Try the La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art for a fun time together. Ask to see William Wegman's "Dog Baseball" in the video display room. You won't regret it. :)

Those are 10 (not in any favored order), and I completely missed out on covering east county.

What are your favored spots?

I recommend creative "alternatives" to dining out or movie theaters. San Diego is a great place to live, for sure.But in this economy, I will appreciate a man who wants to save money and could enjoy an evening picnic, includingindoors, on the living room floor,or atany oftheamazing outdoor options here. You know... beaches, mountains, deserts. Wow!

JGirl13SD:

DorkusMalorkis:

What about OB , Mission Bay , Point Loma , North Park , Kensington , Old Town , Mission Trails , or Belmont Park to name a few? This article sounds like it was done by someone that doesn’t live here. Mr. A's or George's for a first date? Are you kidding? You can't get an appetizer there without dropping 300.00; I see those places as a special occasion, big night out. As for early dating, one of my favorite things to do is go down to OB in the summer, every night at 9:50pm Sea World has a fireworks show, and it's good fun to hit the beach, watch the fireworks, then get a bonfire going and sit back with your favorite adult beverage (as long as the cops aren't around) and watch the waves roll in. It's cheap, and it's not as noisy as a bar, so you can talk to the other person, and hopefully get to know them a bit, without having to yell. Just incase the date isn't going well, it's easy for either party to split without feeling too obligated to stick around. Sometimes at dinner you hit the wall with someone, and it's like "Great, now I have to pretend to like this person for the next 50 minutes till the check comes..."

I had a 5 hour date at Georges one nite. It's very nice on the balcony upstairs for a glass of wine. I don't care for OB, but Del Mar or Solana Beach is nice. Dinner isn't a great idea for a date, I agree with you on that. There are different types of people and different types of dates...and why take the risk of getting arrested for having liquor on the berach when it's illegal?

OOPS..Beach..bad spelling.

DorkusMalorkis:

What about OB , Mission Bay , Point Loma , North Park , Kensington , Old Town , Mission Trails , or Belmont Park to name a few? This article sounds like it was done by someone that doesn’t live here. Mr. A's or George's for a first date? Are you kidding? You can't get an appetizer there without dropping 300.00; I see those places as a special occasion, big night out. As for early dating, one of my favorite things to do is go down to OB in the summer, every night at 9:50pm Sea World has a fireworks show, and it's good fun to hit the beach, watch the fireworks, then get a bonfire going and sit back with your favorite adult beverage (as long as the cops aren't around) and watch the waves roll in. It's cheap, and it's not as noisy as a bar, so you can talk to the other person, and hopefully get to know them a bit, without having to yell. Just incase the date isn't going well, it's easy for either party to split without feeling too obligated to stick around. Sometimes at dinner you hit the wall with someone, and it's like "Great, now I have to pretend to like this person for the next 50 minutes till the check comes..."

I had a 5 hour date at Georges one nite. It's very nice on the balcony upstairs for a glass of wine. I don't care for OB, but Del Mar or Solana Beach is nice. Dinner isn't a great idea for a date, I agree with you on that. There are different types of people and different types of dates...and why take the risk of getting arrested for having liquor on the berach when it's illegal?

I'm a native here and if you are visiting let me know as I can give you some suggestions or if I'm attracted to you I can show you around and at the same time seeing if we have much in common to possibly enter into a ltr! See my profile to get an ideal who I am before you contact me, Take care and welcome to America's Finest City, San Diego!

What about OB, Mission Bay, Point Loma, North Park, Kensington, Old Town, Mission Trails, or Belmont Park to name a few? This article sounds like it was done by someone that doesn’t live here. Mr. A's or George's for a first date? Are you kidding? You can't get an appetizer there without dropping 300.00; I see those places as a special occasion, big night out. As for early dating, one of my favorite things to do is go down to OB in the summer, every night at 9:50pm Sea World has a fireworks show, and it's good fun to hit the beach, watch the fireworks, then get a bonfire going and sit back with your favorite adult beverage (as long as the cops aren't around) and watch the waves roll in. It's cheap, and it's not as noisy as a bar, so you can talk to the other person, and hopefully get to know them a bit, without having to yell. Just incase the date isn't going well, it's easy for either party to split without feeling too obligated to stick around. Sometimes at dinner you hit the wall with someone, and it's like "Great, now I have to pretend to like this person for the next 50 minutes till the check comes..."

Well im looking for a nice person to start off as friends first then see where it leads once we get to know each other. I dont want know one to be controling over me. someone i can hang out with from time to time. But sense i stay far away so we can call each other talk on the phone from time to time or chat online to?