It comes every year, but somehow it always seems to sneak up on us — it’s Valentine’s Day, folks, and it’ll be here before you know it! To avoid an unpleasant evening of frantically checking restaurants for an open table or standing in unimaginably long lines at the flower shop, get ahead of the holiday chaos by starting to plan your big evening (or multi-day event, if you’re feeling ambitious) now. If you’re lucky enough to live in or near Berkeley, California, your only problem might be narrowing down all of the fun things to do for Valentine’s Day 2024 into a few choices. However, while planning the perfect night for your special someone might feel like a daunting process, it really doesn’t have to be, so long as you know where to start. If you’re feeling a little lost, you’re not alone — that’s where we come in. We took the liberty of putting together this short list of some of our favorite things to do for Valentine’s Day in Berkeley so you can start mapping out the most romantic night of the year today. Let’s dig in!
Book a Dining Cruise for Valentine’s Day 2024 with City Cruises
If you’re living on the water, you might as well take advantage of it this Valentine’s Day, right? This year, get ready to sweep your sweetheart right off their feet with a stunning dinner cruise on the San Francisco Bay. Aboard the Berkeley Valentine’s Signature Day Dinner Cruise, you and your loved one will indulge your sweet spots with a lavish buffet and (naturally) flowing Champagne. Don’t forget your rhythm, since you’ll be hitting the dance floor as you pass the city’s twinkling skyline and toast with premium wine and beer. It’s the sweetest Valentine’s Day dinner you’re sure to never forget — and since City Cruises’ team is there to make sure your night is smooth sailing, the only thing you’ll have to worry about is taking enough pictures!
Make Valentine’s Day Truly Special in Berkeley
If you’re tired of the same old dinner, card, flowers, and chocolates (though we definitely recommend getting those, people) and you’re looking for something a little out of the ordinary this Valentine’s Day, you can’t go wrong with shaking things up Berkeley style with a romantic evening on the Bay aboard the Berkeley Valentine’s Day Premier Dinner Cruise. You and your special someone will savor the exquisite four-course seated dinner with fine wine and beer as you take in San Francisco’s shimmering sights while you dance with your better half to music played by an onboard DJ and cherish every magical moment. Of course, you’ll also be treated to City Cruises’ out-of-this-world hospitality and a highly trained and professional staff who know exactly how to set the atmosphere to make sure your night is as wonderful as possible. All you have to worry about is making the special someone feel, well you know, special!
Other Fun Things to Do in Berkeley for Valentine’s Day
Tilden Park — For those of you who might already have dinner plans (or are particularly outdoorsy) your best bet might be having a morning hike in a park. We recommend Tilden Park in the early morning, just as the fog is lifting, which is “an eerie and utterly enchanting experience that makes Tilden’s woods feel like a fairy tale,” according to the official Berkeley tourism page. There are also hiking options for every age and fitness level, along with one of the most spectacular sunset views in the entire Bay Area, where you and your special someone can view the famous Golden Gate Bridge in all of its glory.
Berkeley Rose Garden — If 1,500 rose bushes and 250 varieties of roses (along with breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge) sounds like something out of a romantic handbook, we couldn’t agree more. This place is practically begging you to take your loved one here on Valentine’s Day, and is considered by many to be the finest rose garden in northern California.
Of course, we couldn’t finish a list of things to do for Valentine’s Day in Berkeley without suggesting a few great places to eat! This helpful guide to some of the best restaurants in Berkeley is full of excellent options for you to wine and dine your special someone this year like never before. Thanks to the city’s diverse cuisine options, you’ll be in good hands no matter where you go.
Book Your 2024 Valentine’s Day with City Cruises Today!
Berkeley is a wonderful city, and with its proximity to San Francisco and the Bay Area, it’s the perfect place to celebrate Valentine’s Day. A city famous for the arts (and art is filled with romance) romance is just about everywhere you go, so why not take it on the water? Book a City Cruises Valentine’s excursion for you and your loved one.