Where To Spend Valentine’s Day In Long Beach

LONG BEACH, CA — Valentine’s Day may just be a Hallmark holiday drawn from a rather dark, ancient Roman tradition, but it’s still a great excuse to make your loved ones feel special with chocolates, flowers or a night on the town.

In and around Long Beach, there are plenty of date ideas, dinner deals, prix fixe menus and beloved restaurants with reservations still open. But you’d better not wait to snag a reservation because this year, Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14), falls on a Friday and you can bet it’ll be a busy one.

If you aren’t able to make it happen on Friday, there’s no shame in making plans for the weekend that follows. Whether you’re Valentine is your significant other, a crush, or a fellow single friend this year — happy planning!

Around the state, some chains will also be offering deals. Rally’s will offer two Big Bacon burgers for $4, while Chick-fil-A will offer its annual heart shaped tray.

In Long Beach, Hotel Maya is offering a special Valentine's Day prix fixe four-course dinner on Feb. 14 as well as weekend specials on Feb 15 and 16.To make a reservation, visit the hotel's website.

Here’s a list of places around Long Beach to check out this Valentine’s (or Galentine’s) Day:

• 555 East - 555 East Ocean Blvd.
• Parkers' Lighthouse - 435 Shoreline Village Drive
• La Traviata - 301 Cedar Ave.
• El Barrio Cantina - 1731 E 4th St.
• Local Current - 111 E Ocean Blvd.