[ALSO SEE: restaurants with a view]
BAY CRUISES
And of course, you can also take a romantic cruise. The tranquil water surrounds you and your partner as a cruise sails away for wine tasting and gourmet dining on the famed Bay. Choose from these:
Hornblower Cruises & Events
Pier 3, On the Embarcadero
415.788.8866
Enjoy brunch and gorgeous view or dancing away the evening on board Hornblower Cruises. The following take off from the City by the Bay.
- Cupid’s Brunch Cruise | 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. | $41.40, $62.10, $69
- Heart’s Premier Dinner Cruise | 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. | $107.40, $161.10, $179
- Lover’s Delight Dinner Dance Cruise | 7:00 p.m. – 10 p.m. | $83.40, $125.10, $139
Pier E, Ferry Building
650.372.1222
Offering wine tasting aboard a historic vessel, the presidential yacht of Franklin Delano Roosevelt – the USS Potomac. Valentine’s Day is Thursday, but celebrate early with a Saturday or Sunday cruise.
Alcatraz Tours
Fisherman’s Wharf
800.410.8233
A 2-hour cruise featuring a brunch buffet and champagne complement. | 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. | $57.95, $86.95, $91.95
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In addition to a fine and memorable dinner for two, you may decide to go for brunch with an afternoon planned exploring the city. Go sightseeing, such as a tour of the city’s major Victorian homes and mansions (romantic as in nostalgic), a fun fire-engine tour (a unique way to see the city), or a stroll through Golden Gate Park (rest on a bench for two in the Japanese Tea Garden or the arboretum). A matinee or evening at the theater is also a perfect gift for the fan of the stage. Also when in town, if you’re looking to find a cool gift and if traditional chocolates and flowers are on your list, then consider these:
CHOCOLATES
Richart
393 Sutter Street
888-RICHART
You can visit this shop which is like a gallery. Each piece of chocolate is like a work of art and boxes are presented like special gifts. Located at 393 Sutter Street.
Recchiuti Confections
One Ferry Building, Shop #30
415.834.9494
This chocolatier makes handmade confections, Parisian-style inspired. With it being located at the Ferry Building, you can also pick up a bouquet of fresh flowers while you’re there too at .
Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point Street
415.775.5500
And certainly, there’s no shortage of chocolate at Ghirardelli Square, which truth be told can be found in specialty shops nationwide, but when in S.F., it’s special to get an assortment straight from the original.
FLOWERS
In addition to Oak Hill Farm of Sonoma, other spots to pick up a beautiful bouquet… try the SoMa florist Podesta Baldocchi, which has been creating arrangements since 1871… or Church Street Flowers at 212 Church Street, a local favorite. They can create a one-of-a-kind arrangement for you and deliver it to your loved one as a surprise. Same-day delivery for in-town requests, which as a visitor, is you!
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
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