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San Antonio, Texas is such a beautiful city that it makes the perfect backdrop for romance. So it is a great city to spend Valentine’s Day in.
Especially because of all the great things you can do on and around Valentine’s Day in San Antonio. We’re going to go over seven of the best.
1. Underwater Valentine’s Dinner
Want a truly special Valentine’s Dinner this year? Then head to SeaWorld, where you can enjoy a romantic dinner inside the park’s 400,000-gallon aquarium, Explorer’s Reef. You’ll get to enjoy seeing sharks, coral reef fish, stingrays, and more while enjoying a delicious dinner.
And you can see for yourself how great this dinner is in the menu:
- Starters & Cold Display
- Cured Meats & Proteins
- Smoked Salmon
- Roast Beef
- Shrimp
- Ham
- Smoked Ham
- Turkey
- Salami
- Cheeses
- Goat Cheese
- Brie
- Gouda
- Aged Cheddar
- Fresh Fruits & Nuts
- Blueberries
- Walnuts
- Raspberries
- Honeycomb
- Grapes
- Vegetables & Garnishes
- Kalamata Cherry Tomatoes
- Dry apricots
- Dill Pickles
- Accompaniments
- Crackers
- Breadsticks
- Buttered Popcorn
- Jams & Spreads
- Cured Meats & Proteins
- Fresh Salad
- Quinoa & Roasted Vegetable Salad with Chickpeas & Goat Cheese
- Mixed Green Salad
- Hot & Cold Appetizers
- Mixed Wild Mushroom Soup
- Mini Beef Wellington
- Shrimp Cocktail
- Caprese Skewers
- Bread Station
- Garlic Bread
- Assorted Dinner Rolls
- Butter
- Carving Station
- Herb-crusted Bone-in Prime Rib Roast
- Entrees
- Baked Salmon Fillet
- Herb-Roasted Chicken Supreme (Breast)
- Lobster Ravioli in a Cheese Wheel
- Roast Pork Loin with Mustard Cream Sauce
- Entree Accompaniments
- Saffron Rice
- Truffle Mashed Potatoes
- Garlic Sautéed Green Beans
- Desserts
- Banana Fosters Station
- Red Velvet Cake
- Strawberry Cheesecake
- Chocolate Fudge Cake
- Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
But the night doesn’t end there. You also get to go to Discovery Point, where you can meet (and get a picture with) dolphins.
In other words, if you want to really impress your partner, here is the way to do it!
You can book this special Valentine’s Day dining experience here.
2. Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special
Get in the mood for love with a live concert featuring romantic music at Travis Park Church.
The tentative program includes music like:
- My Heart Will Go On – Celine Dion
- Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers
- All You Need Is Love – The Beatles
- Can You Feel the Love Tonight? – Elton John
- Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
- A Whole New World – Alan Menken
- A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
- Your Song – Elton John
- Out of Africa – John Barry
- Tennessee – Hans Zimmer
- La Vie En Rose – Edith Piaf
- Love Theme for Nata – Ennio Morricone
- Por Una Cabeza – Carlos Gardel
- Shallow – Lady Gaga
You can book a ticket here.
3. Valentine’s Day Dinner at
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk
Enjoy a romantic dinner with French cuisine at San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk.
The menu includes:
- Amuse-Bouche
- Country Ham Gougère: Gruyere Pastry & Truffle Cream
- First Course (Choice Of)
- Duck Confit Tamal: Foie Gras & Salsa Macha
- Goat Cheese Tart: Caramelized Onions, Honey & Thyme
- Lump Crab & Avocado: Citrus Gelée, Pernod Vinaigrette & Herbs
- Second Course (Choice Of)
- Lobster Bisque: Crème Fraîche, Butter Poached Lobster, Tarragon & Shaved Celery
- Smoked Bacon & Frisee Salad: Heritage Egg, Pecans, Cornbread Croutons, Warm Sherry & Bacon Vinaigrette
- Third Course (Choice Of)
- Texas Wagyu Tenderloin Au Poivre: Cognac & Peppercorn Cream, Whipped Potatoes & Root Vegetable Glacé
- Striped Bass Meunière: Spring Asparagus, Pecan Brown Butter & Capers
- Truffle-Infused Heritage Chicken: Black Truffle, Roasted Mushrooms, Spinach & Demi Glacé
- Fourth Course (Choice Of)
- Crème Brulée: Strawberries, Armagnac & Mint
- Éclair: Chocolate Custard, Raspberries & Praline
You can book the dinner here. And if you want to make the evening even more special, consider a staycation at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk. Valentine’s Day hotel stays at a hotel like that are often expensive, but sometimes you can find a deal here.
4. Valentine’s Day Celebration Dinner and Dance
Here’s another fun way to spend Valentine’s Day at a hotel. This time, it’s at the Marriott San Antonio Airport. And this time the event is a Valentine’s Day Celebration Dinner and Dance. That means a night of drinks, food, and dancing. This is a semi-formal attire event that can be a great way to spend the holiday.
You can book the event here. And once again, you can check to see if there any deals for the hotel here.
5. Enchanting San Antonio: A Romantic Journey
Since San Antonio is such a romantic city, how about a romantic tour of San Antonio? It starts with the Tower of Americas, where you can enjoy beautiful views of the city with your love. Then you get to enjoy a romantic stroll right along the River Walk. You’ll also get to walk along the storied grounds of the Alamo together, and then you’ll head to Hemisfair Park, which is a great place to share a romantic moment.
You can currently book this tour here. But hurry – this experience is almost sold out for Valentine’s Day!
6. Dance Lessons
What’s more romantic than dancing? You and your partner can enjoy each other’s company (while getting a good workout at the same time) with these dance lessons. You can get lessons at Arthur Murray Dance Center for up to 77% off here. The lessons don’t even have to start with Valentine’s Day – you could give this as a Valentine’s Day gift!
7. Couples Massage
Another intimate and also relaxing way to spend time with your partner is a couples massage. This is perfect for those of us with a lot of stress in our life, too (and who doesn’t these days?). You can currently get a couples massage at Massage Heights in Shavano Park in San Antonio for 55% off.
