By: Hannah George By: Hannah George | February 3, 2025 | Events Calendar, Lifestyle, Date Night, Date Place, Lifestyle Feature, City Life, Guides,
The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles' Candlelight Romance Package is the perfect way to say “I love you" to that special someone; PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Celebrate love at Fairmont Century Plaza this February with all-out Valentine’s Day offerings. At Lumiére, savor a divine pre-fixed menu featuring delights like beef filet with truffle jus and a Valrhona chocolate créme. For a relaxing retreat, the Fairmont Spa’s Romance Package invites couples to a 60-minute massage with enhancements and indulgent amenities like Jo Malone fragrances offered throughout the month.
The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills elevates Valentine’s Day to an art form. Indulge in an exclusive overnight romance package featuring an enchanting eight-course in-suite dining experience complete with a personal mixologist, live serenades by a jazz duo or solo performers and attentive butler service, all in their premium suites designed to create unforgettable moments.
Spend Valentine's Day ranchside with Calamigos' ultra-romantic offerings. Available from Feb. 14-16, choose from a one to three night lover's getaway—with in-room offerings including mushroom chocolates, specialty gifts, s'mores kits and a bottle of Champagne to toast to the occasion. Continue the festivities with couple's treatments at Spa Calamigos such as a 50 or 80-minute deep tissue massage or a chakra massage for a sacred experience that will leave you both feeling rebalanced. Book your stay here.
Indulge in a dreamy Valentine’s celebration at 1 Hotel West Hollywood. Couples can savor an intimate garden-to-table dinner in the Juniper Lounge featuring artisanal charcuterie boards, seared prawns and decadent pavlova. When booking a room, opt for the “In Love with Love” package through Feb. 28 to elevate the experience with bubbly and housemade truffles. Be sure to also book a romantic couples’ massage at the Bamford Wellness Spa for the ultimate relaxation experience.
The Peninsula Beverly Hills is transforming into a romantic wonderland this February, offering love-struck visitors everything from cake decorating classes with Food Network star James Rosselle to afternoon tea, complete with a live poet crafting personalized sonnets. Whether you’re seeking a sophisticated four-course Valentine’s dinner at The Belvedere with live piano melodies or planning to sweep your special someone off their feet with the Eat. Stay. Love. package—featuring Champagne, rose petal turndown service and gourmet breakfast for two—the renowned Beverly Hills hotel is ensuring that romance blooms in every corner.
Elevate your Valentine’s Day celebration 24 floors above the glittering city at The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles, where romance takes flight with spectacular dining experiences at Sendero and Corteza featuring indulgent prix-fixe menus, artisanal chocolates and sweeping panoramic views. For the ultimate romantic gesture, the hotel’s Candlelit Romance package decorates a luxurious suite with over a thousand twinkling lights, plus an intimate Chef's Counter dinner at Volante for the couples. Or, join master chocolatier Francois Behuet, where couples can craft chocolate masterpieces to take home.
Learn the art of chocolate-making with executive pastry chef and master chocolatier Francois Behuet at The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles; PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
The West Hollywood Edition has a little something for everyone this Valentine’s Day. Looking to celebrate with the girls? Head to the “Galentine’s Dinner & A Movie” on Feb. 13, where attendees will enjoy shared plates and cocktails at Ardor before a romcom viewing in the state-of-the-art screening room. For those saving the festivities for the weekend, indulge in bottomless mimosas, waffle boards and a daytime screening during the “Valentine’s Day Brunch & A Movie” on Feb. 16.
If a resort getaway is calling your name, venture out to Rancho Palos Verdes’ crown jewel, offering nonstop Valentine’s Day programming for the whole family. Start Feb. 14 with the red velvet waffle station, followed by a special couple’s yoga class to get back to the center while the kids craft friendship necklaces and heart crowns during the Kid’s Club Valentine’s Party. Beginning at 5 p.m., the lobby bar terrace will set the mood with a “Bubbles and Bites” event featuring Veuve Clicquot, where couples will build a custom floral bouquet among the sounds of live music.
Angelenos seeking an ultra-luxe Valentine’s celebration will be delighted by Conrad Los Angeles’ romantic offerings at their stunning downtown property, where renowned chef José Andrés has crafted an indulgent prix fixe menu at San Laurel featuring delicacies like Jamón Iberico and wagyu. For the ultimate couple’s retreat, the hotel’s lavish spa beckons with treatments like the Infinite Love Experience—complete with intention setting and flower-infused massage oils.
Indulge in a dinner for two at San Laurel within Conrad Los Angeles; PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Experience a cityside escape this Valentine’s Day at W Los Angeles—West Beverly Hills, where romance meets luxury in the heart of West L.A.’s picturesque hills. The “Love At First Stay” package pampers couples with bubbly Champagne, a $100 dining credit to indulge in sumptuous room service and a leisurely 2 p.m. checkout. Be sure to book a reservation at the on-site STK Steakhouse for specialties such as wagyu filet and “Cupid’s Cloud,” featuring two shots of Don Julio 1942.
The Mondrian Los Angeles invites guests to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the opulent “Worth a Million Roses” suite and hotel package. Collaborating with The Million Roses, the chic Skyview Loft becomes a romantic paradise adorned with ethically preserved roses, a bottle of premium Champagne and unparalleled views—ensuring a romantic escape to remember.
The "Worth a Million Roses" package at the Mondrian Los Angeles makes for a night to remember; PHOTO BY BELLA CAMERINO
Beloved AAPI-owned chocolatier Valerie Confections is celebrating Valentine’s Day in Los Angeles with an array of handcrafted treasures—from their luxurious Grand Valentine Assortment featuring gilded truffles and golden hearts to playfully sophisticated Valentine bars adorned with rose petals and raspberries. The iconic confectionery, helmed by chef Valerie Gordon and partner Stan Weightman, invites lovers to explore their romantic offerings at both their Glendale and Echo Park locations.
Whether shared with a partner, best friend or as a solo treat, opt for a hands-on experience that inspires your inner foodie. With expert guidance, learn how to craft a stunning cheese board, complete with a DIY kit containing a 12-inch bamboo board, top-tier charcuterie ingredients and styling techniques like salami roses and basic fruit carving. Act fast—tickets are going quickly!
This Valentine’s Day, join chef Maria Elena for a culinary evening of Amore in Santa Monica. Dive into hands-on pasta-making, savor a fine Italian dinner and enjoy an open bar of wine and beer in an intimate setting. Be sure to dress in comfortable clothing.
For many, a trip to the movies was the spark that started it all. This year, celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Rooftop Cinema Club in Downtown L.A., showing iconic romcoms including “50 First Dates.” To add to the romance, snuggle up in Adirondack chairs and heaters while sipping on a warm drink.
Nothing says romance quite like being serenaded with love songs. On Feb. 14, grab tickets to see David Gray with special guest Sierra Spirit during their Past & Present Tour at The Orpheum Theatre—a night surrounded by theatrical elegance and iconic music.
Your go-to gourmet cooking supply shop could be where you book this year’s Valentine’s Day plans. At the Topanga Village location, head to the back of the store, where a chef-grade kitchen awaits. Tie up your aprons for “Date Night: Be My Valentine,” where the two of you will learn to make pan-roasted steak with herb truffle butter, lobster risotto, winter squash salad and a brûléed banana split.
The Love Witches Ball is returning to the Philosophical Research Society in Los Feliz on Feb. 14 for a bewitching evening of mystical festivities. The beloved bash promises an intoxicating mix of performances by Beck+Col, beats from Bitter Party, tarot readings with Sanyu Estelle and emceeing by Caleb Luna, plus love-themed film screenings and free raffle prizes.
Photography by: COURTESY OF BRAND