Three Exciting and Unique Local Valentine’s Date Ideas in South Jersey

If you’re tired of booking a reservation at a restaurant for Valentine’s Day, bored of giving a heart shaped box of candy and expensive flowers, or want to surprise and delight your significant other with a date that they’ll brag about to their friends- look no further! It’s not always easy to think outside of the box when it comes to Valentine’s Day. But your planning will not go unnoticed by your sweetheart if you coordinate a unique date this year.

Take a look at these fun and special Valentine’s Day outings for some ideas to get your Valentine’s Day plans settled with a twist that’ll make this year a Valentine’s Day to remember.

Coda Rosa Winery- If you’re looking for something special for the wine connoisseur, check out the Coda Rosa Winery’s special couples wine tasting event for Valentine’s Day. You’ll be able to sample incredible local wines with your sweetheart along with special desserts and a chocolate fountain. Your date will love this Valentine’s outing celebrating two of the most romantic things, wine and chocolate.

Coda Rosa Winery is a part of the local wine and chocolate trail this year, nothing says romance like the fruits of expert winemaking and yummy chocolate confections. Savor more than 18 varieties of wines made here in New Jersey. Pop the cork on romance with this unique event.

Absecon Lighthouse- If your special someone loves history, especially nautical history, they’ll love a visit to this historic lighthouse anytime. But for Valentine’s Day, the Absecon lighthouse will be featuring a vow renewal event and champagne toast for couples. Come toast to your bright future together at this beautiful landmark.

Surprise your spouse with an intensely sentimental gift of this vow renewal. Whether you’ve been together a year or 30 years, this special reminder of the love you share will make this year a Valentine’s Day to remember.

That's A-Moray, Love Below Sea Level- Delight the sea lover with this fun evening. The Center for Aquatic Sciences will be hosting this underwater romantic evening. Included is dinner, drink tickets, a talk about the “wet and wild” mating habits of undersea animals, and a behind-the-scenes look at the aquarium. You’ll remember this one of a kind Valentine’s date for years to come.

For the couples with kiddos, sign your kids up for the accompanying night camp. There will be games, crafts, and pizza. Show your special someone that you’ve thought ahead with this unique outing and childcare taken care of! Because every parent knows, nothing says romance more than booking childcare for date night.

We hope these ideas spur your creative side to plan something unique and special this year with your other half.