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FOR THE LOVE OF CHOCOLATE: PHOTO COURTESY OF DLITEFUL CHOCOLAT SDNHM: PHOTO COURTESY OF SAN DIEGO NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM PARK HYATT: PHOTO COURTESY OF PARK HYATT AVIARA MARRIOTT MARQUIS SAN DIEGO MARINA: PHOTO COURTESY OF MARRIOTT MARQUIS SAN DIEGO MARINA Attend leisure Sweet, Sultry, and Slightly Unexpected Valentine's Day gets creative with after-hours museum fun, romantic dining, and wellness-forward date nights Sammy's is celebrating Valentine's Day with its beloved Heart- Shaped Gourmet To-Go Pizza Kits, available February 1 to 28 at all five San Diego locations. Each kit includes heart-shaped dough, all pizza ingredients of your choice, and easy baking instructions. New this year, the Sweethearts Takeaway Deal features two pizza kits, a flourless chocolate cake, and a bottle of Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon — an ideal at-home date night. For the Love of Chocolate returns to downtown Escondido on February 7, presenting a full day of decadent fun from 11am to 5pm. is 21+ festival features a self-guided tasting experience through historic downtown, where participating restaurants, shops, galleries, and spas offer exclusive chocolate pairings. New highlights include Behind the Bottle winemaker talks, a Golden Ticket Hunt, a keepsake tasting glass, hands-on chocolate truffle-making workshops, a DIY flower bar, and an after-party with music and dancing. e San Diego Natural History Museum presents its popular 21+ after-hours event, Secret Society of Adultologists: Love Bites, on February 13. is playful, adults-only evening explores the wild side of romance through the seductive science of mating rituals, venomous lovers, and survival in the animal kingdom. Attendees can enjoy immersive exhibits, themed programming, and a spirited atmosphere designed to spark curiosity and connection. Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa presents a curated lineup of Valentine's Day-inspired experiences designed to celebrate love in all its forms. e programming begins on February 7 with a Valentine's-themed Clean Eating Cooking Class, a cozy, demo- based experience centered on nourishing comfort food made with care. On February 12, enjoy an Early Valentine's Day Dinner at Ember & Rye, featuring a romantic prix fixe menu and the added convenience of complimentary babysitting through Munchkin Minders. e celebration culminates on February 14 with an intimate Valentine's Day Dinner at Ponto Lago, showcasing a multi- course, shareable menu highlighting seasonal ingredients. On the coast, Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach invites guests to celebrate the "Month of Romance" with a series of thoughtfully curated dining experiences at Chandler's Oceanfront Dining. Festivities begin with the Shake & Swirl Mixology & Chocolate Masterclass on February 5 at 5:30pm, offering an interactive experience pairing handcrafted cocktails with decadent chocolate creations. On Valentine's Day, couples can indulge in a romantic four-course prix fixe dinner, available for one night only. roughout the month, guests can also enjoy a Weekend Date Night Special, offering a special menu and set price per couple on any February weekend evening (excluding Valentine's Day). Each experience offers a unique way to toast romance by the sea. Reservations for all events are available via OpenTable by selecting "Experiences." Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina invites couples to slow down, reconnect, and celebrate love with a unique pairing of wellness and indulgence. On February 14, from 6 to 7pm, guests can experience a first-of-its-kind Sunset Floating Sound Bath, gently floating on paddleboard mats in the pool while immersed in live, meditative music led by award-winning Native flutist Cody Blackbird and expert sound practitioners. (If you can't make it on Valentine's night, a second event will be held on March 21.) Couples can complement the experience — or enjoy a classic date night on its own — with a Valentine's Day dinner at Marina Kitchen, available February 13 to 15, featuring steak and lobster for two, scallops and clams, and a decadent white chocolate mousse dessert. BY MIA PARK ranchandcoast.com 30 FEBRUARY 2026 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE