Table reservation for two? These romantic boat rides in LA will level up your Valentine’s Day
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Valentine’s Day may be a yearly celebration but it doesn’t mean your dates should *religiously* be candle-lit and formal dinners. A romantic boat ride in LA may be your next best move guaranteed to put a smile on your beau’s face.
You may be calling your partner the most endearing pet names to show them some love so if you think they deserve more than just the cliche restaurant dates try these water adventures set to have your dates swooning afterward.
A romantic rundown for Valentine’s Day in L.A.
From charming swan boats to luxurious yacht getaways, we’ll keep you floating in your boat (pun intended) this Heart’s Day.
Swan boats in Echo Park
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Setting the scene for the most romantic dates since 2018 is Echo Park’s swan boats. After a chic revamp, these peddlers promise not just a chill escape but a stunning view of the downtown skyline.
Priced at just $12 per hour, it’s a great deal for a night under the stars — with the boats all lit up. Your perks? You can have your Valentine’s picnic with food and non-alcoholic drinks allowed while onboard these swan boats.
Business development and marketing director of Wheel Fun Rentals shared, “It’s always been important to us to keep recreation accessible… Swan Boats are one of the few experiences that have changed so little over time.”
Yacht cruise
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Feeling extra? This yacht escapade by the Los Angeles Yacht Charter will level up your Valentine’s date in L.A.— sailing from Marina del Rey with the sunset as your backdrop.
Kicking off at $390 per hour, this lavish surprise will let you ride a 50-foot yacht. And if you’re planning a grand surprise with full-course meals, candlelight and flowers aboard, a larger yacht costs $575 per hour.
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Gondola getaway
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If you can’t be in Venice, Italy this Valentine’s Day, bring your beau to Long Beach for a gondola experience. Instead of shelling out a hefty plane ticket to Europe, with just $120, you’ll have the gondola to yourselves, two blankets and 50 minutes of serene date night.
In addition, you’ll have your own gondolier, ice buckets and cups — perfect for that wine or champagne on this Valentine’s Day in L.A.
Other romantic itineraries without the splash
Bubble world
Wake up your inner child with this event bringing your pastel dreams to life at “Bubble World: An Immersive Experience.” Bubbles and love intertwine as you step into a “Bubble Getaway” room and play along thousands of bubbles.
A limited immersive affair that promises stunning snapshots for your gram will also let you soar in a hot air balloon flight simulator — imagination is limitless here.
Victoria Beach Valentine’s Day retreat
A quiet time with your beau? This hidden gem near Los Angeles offers gorgeous cliffside views with sand on your feet. Pack up your date’s favorite food and a bottle of wine for that cozy picnic while watching the sunset.
