If Valentine's is a special event for you, it's best to make plans early.  The day is fast approaching, how are you going to spend it? I think George & I will have a quiet evening at home. But for those of you looking for a bigger celebration, here's a list of some local Valentines Day events, dinners, and celebrations:

*Burbank
Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Dance at Castaways, February 14 from 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
A fabulous evening featuring: tray passed champagne upon arrival and with dinner, rose for the lady, buffet dinner with action station and elaborate dessert display, $100.00 per person

*La Canada
That’s Amore Dinner at Descanso Gardens, February 14, 6:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Wow your honey with a three-course seated dinner prepared with love by Patina. Toast your romance with a complimentary glass of wine while a pianist adds tuneful ambiance. $70.00, members only.

*Los Angeles
Mulholland Scenic Parkway, this is always a romantic and scenic drive on a clear day.
My Funny Valentine, Laugh Factory, 8001 W. Sunset Blvd, February 14, 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM
Valentine Card Craft, American Girl Store, 189 The Grove Drive, February 12 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM & February 14, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Free and open to the public, for girls ages 8 and up, (877) 247-5223   
Santa Monica Pier, (310) 458-8900, 200 Santa Monica Pier
Sex and the City Zoo III at LA Zoo, February 12, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Tickets: $25 per person – members, $35 per person – non-members
Sweetheart Sunset Cruise, Hornblower Cruises & Events, February 14, Board at 2:30 PM, cruise 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, $40.00 per person, (310) 301-6000, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey
Brokeback Mountain, Devil's Night Drive In, Gates open at 6:00 PM and show starts at 7:30PM, February 12, 240 W 4th Street
Sunset Ranch Hollywood Trail Rides, must make reservation, a choice of a one or two hour trail. Or, you can also take the dinner ride trail and have dinner at Viva Fresh, day rides for one hour $25, two hours $40, sunset ride $60, dinner ride $105 for first person & $75 each additional person, (323) 469-5450, 3400 Beachwood Drive, Hollywood
The Naked at the Getty Scavenger Hunt, for Adults Only, February 11th at 2:30 PM & 6:00 PM $24.50 Go on a humorous, mind-tingling search for nudity at the amazing Getty Center.
The Getty, exhibitions and/or dinner at the café, 1200 Getty Center Dr., free entry to museum, (310) 440-7300

*Long Beach
Gondola Getaways, February 10 – February 14, 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, $100 per couple, (562) 433-9595, 5437 E. Ocean Blvd
Valentines Day Dinner Cruise, Harbor Breeze Cruises and Yacht Charters, February 14, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM, $169.00 per couple, 100 Aquarium Way, Doc #2

*Pasadena
Love Bug Rock Creatures at Kidspace, February 12 at 2:00 PM
Annual Valentine’s Day Craft Event, February 11, 10:30 AM

*Venice
5th Annual Venice Valentine's Hunt, February 11 & February 12 at 11:00, 12:00, 1:30, 2:30 $25, February 14th at 3:00 PM $25.00  

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