7 Secret Places To Take Your S/O In San Diego This Month
We don’t know about you, but we’re not really dinner and a movie type of folks. If you’re looking to mix things up a bit and surprise your special someone, we’ve got a treat for you. San Diego is full of hidden gems and fun adventures to go on. So, we’ve listed a few ideas for you to try out. Here are the best secret San Diego date ideas to take your partner to this fall (or whenever you wanna go).
Spruce Street Suspension Bridge
Price: Free
Hours: 6 am - 10 pm daily
Location: W Spruce St, San Diego, CA 92103
Why You Need To Go: This hidden gem provides one of the best skyline views of San Diego hidden among nature.
Elfin Forest
Price: Free
Hours: 8 am to 7 pm daily
Location: 8833 Harmony Grove Rd, Escondido, CA 92029
Why You Need To Go: You can explore over 11 miles of trails in this beautiful park leading to perfect picnic spots and scenic mountain lookouts. Talk about a beautiful place to watch the sunset.
Belmont Park
Price: Free parking and admission (rides and activities are extra)
Hours: Monday - Thursday 11 am to 8 pm, Friday - Saturday 11 am to 10 pm, Sunday 11 am to 9 pm
Location: 3146 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
Why You Need To Go: This historic oceanfront museum is one of those can’t miss San Diego activities. At night, the lights of the park are beautiful, and you can see the ocean from the top of the rollercoaster ride.
Santee Drive-In
Price: $9 per person
Hours: Varies by film and showing
Location: 10990 N Woodside Ave, Santee, CA 92071
Why You Need To Go: You can experience what your parents always talked about with a classic drive-in movie.
Observatory Campground
Price: $15 - $30 a night. Day use requires a California Adventure Pass.
Hours: Open 24 hours
Location: Observatory Campground Co Hwy S6, State Park Rd #21485, Palomar Mountain, CA 92060
Why You Need To Go: Just an hour from San Diego, you’ll find the 4,800-foot-tall Palomar Mountain. The Observatory Campground has some of the best stargazing views in all of Southern California.
Mission Trails Regional Park
Price: Free for hiking.
Hours: 7 days a week, 9 am to 5 pm
Location: 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA 92119
Why You Need To Go: This gorgeous regional park offers stunning views of San Diego that you wouldn’t expect to find in SoCal.
Secret Swings La Jolla
Price: Free
Hours: Open 24 hours
Location: Multiple
Why You Need To Go: You can swing above beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and get the whole place to yourself.
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