12 Creative Date Ideas in San Diego (2024)

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Event venues on Peerspace typically cost between $80 — $220 per hour.

Starting to feel like you’ve exhausted all your San Diego date options? Or struggling to think of something totally unique and fun to do on your date night? Here are 12 creative date ideas in San Diego that your date is sure to love!

Along with a few classic on-the-town suggestions, we’ll also share some unique venues courtesy of Peerspace. Peerspace is the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals and makes it easy to discover and book hidden gem spaces near you. And there are tons of amazing Peerspace venues in San Diego to make any date even better, as you’re about to see. So let’s start the list!

1. Travel to exotic lands without ever leaving the area

Tulum Inspired Brewery in The Heart of Miramar For Your Next Event
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Get out of the house and enjoy date night like never before! For the most creative date ideas in San Diego, head to Peerspace. Peerspace is the largest online marketplace for event venues and offers a variety of spaces that would be ideal for your dream date night.

For example, perhaps the two of you have a serious case of wanderlust but can’t leave the area due to financial or time constraints. That’s no problem when you use Peerspace to discover and book exotic venues in your own backyard. One of our favorites in San Diego is this Tulum-inspired brewery in the heart of Miramar. When you book a date here, you and your sweetie can take over the private front room (pictured above). Consider it your own private retreat, with some delicious beers and other tempting drinks and food just steps away and at your service!

2. Take a one-of-a-kind hike through Annie’s Canyon

If you are looking for truly one-of-a-kind date ideas in San Diego, look no further than Annie’s Canyon. This short hike (a 2.2-mile loop) comes complete with sandstone slot canyons, narrow walls, and maze-like pathways. The amazing, weaving slot canyon is a date idea in San Diego County that you and your date will surely be talking about for years to come.

3. Watch a theatrical performance at the Old Globe

For the theater lover, the best date ideas in San Diego are at the Old Globe! Modeled after Shakespeare’s Old Globe in London, this gorgeous venue is home to renowned productions, both contemporary and classic. Annually The Globe presents nearly 600 performances on 3 spacious stages. Check out their upcoming programming on their website.

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4. Take movie night to the next level at a private movie theater

san diego modern screening room
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Enjoy the movie theater more than the actual theater? There’s nothing wrong with that, just spice it up a little for a totally unique date idea in San Diego! Rather than watching a movie at home, or sitting in a crowded theater — rent a Peerspace like this and enjoy your own private movie theater for the night! This modern screen room in the East Village is a fully private block-out space that allows food and beverage too! Order food and drinks from your favorite local restaurant and enjoy an evening streaming your favorite flicks, just the two of you.

“Absolutely amazing screening room. I had the most amazing experience would definitely recommend,” said one Peerspace reviewer. Read the other reviews and see more photos of this venue on Peerspace.

5. Catch a romantic sunset at Point Loma or Mt. Soledad

Two of the best spots in San Diego to catch the sunset are Point Loma and Mt. Soledad. Point Loma also happens to be the landing place of the first European expedition that landed in California! Mt. Soledad is home to the National Veterans Memorial with the giant cross that’s a well-known landmark in the city. Whichever spot you choose, you are sure to see some gorgeous sunset colors on date night!

6. Adventure through La Jolla traveling from sea to sky

La Jolla Stunning Ocean-View Retreat
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Don’t start and end your date night in San Diego with the sunset — just make it one of the many amazing activities you have planned! Go snorkeling at La Jolla Beach, explore the cliffs and wildlife south of the beach, and watch the sea lions near the Children’s Pool Beach.

Then, end the night by eating dinner on this gorgeous rooftop deck as the sun sets around you! This stunning ocean-view retreat in La Jolla via Peerspace is the best spot to end the perfect date night in one of San Diego’s most date-worthy communities. Check out all of its pictures on its Peerspace listing and then prepare to pick your jaw up from the floor!

7. Celebrate spring at the Carlsbad Flower Fields

Every spring, the fields in Carlsbad come to life with brilliant yellows, whites, pinks, oranges, and more. Welcome to the Carlsbad Flower Fields! If your partner loves receiving flowers, they’ll fall head over heels for this date idea in San Diego County. However, if you missed the bloom in the Spring, you can always go to the Carlsbad Strawberry Company in the summer to harvest your own berries!

8. Bar hop down the thriving Gaslamp Quarter

Looking for date ideas in San Diego where you and your date can get dressed up and let loose? Take a trip to the Gaslamp Quarter for some late-night bar hopping! The 16 walkable city blocks are home to endless nightclubs, bars, and live music options. This area is also home to some of the best restaurants in San Diego!

9. Enjoy an Italian-style picnic in SD’s Little Italy

Every Saturday and Wednesday of the year, the Little Italy Mercato fills six blocks of West Date Street with fresh produce, snacks, treats, and more. Rather than aimlessly wandering the market, take your date to Little Italy with a purpose — preparing the best picnic imaginable! As you peruse the booths, pick out tasty treats for your picnic — and maybe even pick out a handmade picnic blanket to sit on. Then, head to a local park to try out all your scrumptious snacks!

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10. Catch a concert at Humphrey’s By The Bay

For the live music lover, there is no better date spot in San Diego than Humphrey’s. Humphrey’s not only offers world-class concerts, but you can also book concert packages that come with hotel stays and meals. See all the upcoming concerts and package options on Humphrey’s website.

11. Enjoy creative workshops and more at Liberty Station

Liberty Station used to be a Naval Training Center, however, now it’s an all-in-one but for creativity and shopping! There are endless options for dining, learning, and exploring at the 361-acre property. For example, how about trying out pottery painting and candle making during your date?

12. Bring all your favorite activities together at one amazing home

Vibey Modern Farmhouse with pool + view
Source: Peerspace

Can’t decide which fabulous date idea in San Diego to try first? Try them all! Rent a Peerspace that has everything you want and more. For example, this vibey modern farmhouse in Lakeside comes with a private pool that can turn into a heated whirlpool, lawn games, a kitchen, and some of the most amazing views of the region! You’ll have so many date ideas, you’ll have to come back multiple times to enjoy them all!

Date ideas in San Diego: conclusion

Experience Eco-Luxury at its Finest
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You already knew that San Diego is a beautiful city brimming with fun activities. But by now, you hopefully have a few new date ideas in San Diego under your belt to enjoy with your partner! To make it truly special, book a Peerspace venue and enjoy a unique space and bespoke services that will make you and your date feel like the jetsetters you are!

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