Valentine’s day is approaching fast, and those who need to make plans are feeling an increased pressure for a perfect date.It is generally hard to come up with date ideas that keep both the significant other and the wallet happy. Prices for traditional date spots tend to rise along with the expectations.
There are, however, opportunities for magical and exciting dates within the area that won’t break the bank. Restaurant dates have been done before and going to the movies is far from intimate, but that is not to say that grabbing a bite and watching a movie are completely off the list.
Westlake Village is home to one of the few Cinepolis Luxury cinemas in the nation. The theater provides an incomparable movie going experience, with a surefire and a great date spot for first time visitors.
The seats are fully reclining sofa chairs arranged in pairs. Each group of two is secluded from the rest by a lamp and a glass tray table, giving a unique sense of privacy.
The armrest between the paired seats is comfortably lifted to fit flush against the back of the seats, making it feel like watching a movie on a loveseat. Cinepolis offers the comfort and intimacy of watching a movie at home, with the added bonus of by-request waiters.
There is, however, a matter of money. For simply watching a movie, Cinepolis can be grossly expensive. Each ticket is about $20, which adds to the overpriced food and cocktails.
In the Promenade, Cinepolis‘ location, there are also a good number of restaurants, which could easily take some of the monetary burden off the date. This is a great alternative to the traditional dinner and a movie, while the concept remains the same, the intimate feel makes the date exciting and memorable.
Dinner and a movie is a good option for developing brand new relationships, but falls short for the more advanced relationships. These established couples have much more intimate or adventurous options, which, unfortunately, often wear down the wallet.
This is where Groupon becomes the most helpful invention to mankind. The website groupon.com gives coupons to a large number of people, allowing establishments to cut their prices drastically, often below 50 percent.
Massage coupons tend to be very popular on the site, giving a great opportunity to experience a luxurious and relaxing day at a reasonable price.
Couples massages usually ring up at $200 or above, which closes the door for such an opportunity. With the help of Groupon, however, these couples massages might just be a candidate for a Valentine’s date.
The Body Sanctuary Spa and Wellness Center in Westlake Village is offering individual massages- usually ringing in at $110- for $39. Their couples massages are more expensive but still come in at less than half their normal value. Such a rejuvenating and relaxing experience would cost $240 on an average purchase, but is marked at $99 with this coupon.
This is just one example from the plethora of options found on Groupon. Even with the help of this site, couples massages are in no way cheap, but they are a guaranteed way to take her breath away.
For the more adventurous couples, there are significantly dirtier options, with the same breathtaking possibilities. As a fair warning, this is the most expensive option presented, but it is also the most memorable.
Moorpark College will be on flex week from February 17 to 21, meaning that there will be no classes this week. Since there is nothing to rush back to once the weekend is over, a Valentine’s getaway begins to look very appealing.
The idea of a romantic getaway seems like a married couple’s attempt to forget about their kids, but it is just as magnificent an option for young couples.
A three star hotel on the beach charges $123 for the night of February 14-15. These prices drop significantly during the week, the same hotel charges $55 per night between February 17-19
Since there are no classes, a delayed Valentine’s getaway would be a great option, but should not be left as a surprise. Though it might wring the wallet, a beach or mountain getaway would be the perfect two or three day date neither of you will soon forget.
The more affordable, yet still adventurous, version of a getaway is a day to make you forget any problems.
We are lucky enough to be less than an hour from some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. The Pacific Ocean provides the best date spot around, and it is free. A beach day can be nice and relaxing, enjoying a homemade dinner as the setting sun colors the scene, and a candle blazes into the sand will always bring a glimmer to her eye.
The beach can also provide excitement, trudging through the sand and climbing hard edged rocks is sure to get the heart racing and the adrenaline pumping.
We all dream of the perfect date, and the location is only a small part of making this Valentine’s day great, but it is the best place to start. The most important aspect on a date is conversation, and these activities will give just enough of a push for it to flow naturally.
Even though planning is important, the initial meet sets the tempo for the rest of the date. Remember to start the date with that magical moment of awe. Flowers will set the scene for a great date and bring a smile to their eyes. Often, a single flower is better- as it is more personal- than a whole bouquet.
