Valentine's Day Dining & Getaways in Orange County, California

Feb. 2, 2010 - PRLog -- Valentine's Day on the Orange County coast is made for romance. Residents and visitors looking for romantic dining options or weekend packages have plenty to choose from at The OCeanfront's http:www.theoceanfrontca.com top resorts and restaurants.

Valentine's Day dining options include:

--Saturday, February 13, Balboa Bay Club & Resort’s First Cabin Restaurant in Newport Beach offers a prix-fixe menu to enhance your sensual night out. And with options such as Maine Lobster Bisque au Cognac, Caviar, Plugra Butter Seared Petit Filet Mignon, Sautéed Hawaiian Moon Fish, Warm Flourless Chocolate Torte and Warm Grand Marnier Flamed Strawberries for only $72.50 per person you will have a romantic night full of amazing conversation and delicious food. Dinner with wine pairing is also available for an additional $40 per person.

--Sunday, February 14, the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel’s Restaurant 162' offers a romantic OCeanfront Valentine's Day dinner. The chef presents a five-course prix-fixe menu to be enjoyed with a glass of Champagne. The romantic menu is $110 per person, with seating’s between 6 - 9:30 pm.

--Enjoy a romantic dinner for two overlooking the Pacific Ocean from Laguna Beach’s Surf & Sand Resort Splashes Restaurant the weekend of Valentine's Day.

Valentine's Day Weekend Packages include:

--Treat your sweetheart to dinner, luxury and brunch in Huntington Beach at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort with their Valentine's Day Package: stay in an upper floor guestroom, rent and in-room movie, receive a $100 food and beverage credit for private in-room dining or enjoy the special Taste of Love dinner at Shades Restaurant & Bar Saturday night, enjoy the Taste of Love Sunday Brunch for two and check out late to get the most out of your romantic weekend.

$349 + tax; for an additional $100 guest can upgrade to a suite with the package. This package is valid for Saturday, February 13th ONLY.

--Can’t get a babysitter? Bring the kids and have a relaxing weekend getaway with the whole family at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa. Allow the kids to have some fun at Camp Hyatt while parents reconnect over a romantic dinner or couples spa treatment with the Romancing the Family Package, which includes:

   * Complimentary Camp Hyatt for up to 2 kids
   * 20% off dinner in the Californian
   * 20% off in the spa
   * Champagne amenity for mom and dad and cookies and milk for the kids

Starting at $295, valid February 12 through March 7, 2010.

--Breathtaking ocean views provide an idyllic backdrop for romance! Enjoy a special package for two, the Pacific Overtures Package at the Montage Laguna Beach, featuring Ocean Suite accommodations, a candlelit botanical bath drawn by one of the resort’s Romance Artists, breakfast in bed and a couples massage at Spa Montage.
Total package price: $1,740.

--Valentine’s Day Proposal Package: Proposing marriage can be one of the most joyous and, at the same time, nerve-wracking experiences in a person’s life. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel relieves the pressure with a proposal package, focusing on the little things that can make the special moment extraordinary.

The Proposal Package is priced at $1,500 and includes:

   * Orange County ProposalAn elegant upholstered chair for the lady
   * A tasseled pillow for the gentleman (to kneel on)
   * Rose petals scattered throughout the area
   * A table set with linen, crystal and silver
   * Romantic table candles
   * A standing wine bucket with chilled Dom Perignon Champagne
   * Two Ritz-Carlton champagne flutes
   * Exclusive use of the signature ocean front Gazebo

Or there is the "Ultimate" Proposal Package at $2,000 and includes all of the elements of the original package plus one dozen long stem red roses in a romantic vase and a personalized three-course dinner for two paired with wine (limited selection available).

Creating a proposal to match the individual personalities of the couple is the resort’s first priority; therefore, special requests are encouraged. Additional celebratory items may be arranged such as strolling violinists, a special menu designed for a private al fresco diner, free standing candles to bathe the area in soft light, the release of white birds and a professional photographer to record the moment.

For more information, visit http://www.theoceanfrontca.com or email michelle@mccuecommunications.com.