San Francisco may be known for its permanently-present fog layer and the Golden Gate Bridge, but there are plenty of other things that make the city memorable and the perfect place for a truly romantic outing. When planning your next #DateNight in San Fran, look to the following list of ideas to create a romantic (but budget-friendly) experience with your special someone.
***Dining***
Cassava | This adorable little spot has the perfect mood for a days-worth of conversation, great for the first date or the 10th.
Cafe Sapore | This quaint cafe serves Mediterranean-inspired food and drinks. Bonus: receive a 10% discount with your student ID.
Beretta | If you love pizza, Beretta is the perfect casual-yet-sophisticated place to fulfill your pizza-lover needs.
Hillstone | Steak, seafood, and pasta make Hillstone a strong date night contender.
Foreign Cinema | Upgrade the movie-dinner date classic with an elegant meal and performance at Foreign Cinema.
***Outdoor Activities***
Stow Lake | Take an hour-long paddleboat ride across the lake and enjoy the beautiful scenery (and each other’s company).
Cupid’s Span | Located in Rincon Park, this huge bow and arrow sculpture is a romantic spot for a picnic or to watch the sunset.
SF Neighborhood Theater | The theater offers free film nights in parks around the city.
Lands End | With stunning views of the water, there is nothing more romantic than taking a walk on the trail to Lands End.
San Francisco Zoo | Home to over 1,000 exotic, endangered and rescued animals, the zoo is always a safe place to go to have a great time.
***Indoor Activities***
Magowan’s Infinite Mirror Maze | Plan a fun night of getting lost in the maze. Go at night to avoid the crowd of children sure to be hanging around during the day.
Church of 8 Wheels | If skating is your thing (or even if it’s not!), this is the perfect place to spend your Friday night (bonus: no one under 18 is allowed).
Porchlight | Have a totally unique date experience with a trip to Porchlight and listen in to people’s interesting real-life 10 minute stories.
Musee Mecanique | Get retro with a trip to the city’s antique penny arcade.
Urban Putt | This indoor mini golf course is, yes, indoors. Make it more fun with a bet that whoever loses has to pay for dinner afterwards.
