Valentine’s Day Dates in Orange (For Lovers, Friends & Everyone Else)
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, the Orange Circle is the perfect spot for a date, whether you’re celebrating with your boo, a long-term situationship, your bestie, or just treating yourself.
Morning Pick-Me-Up
Start your day at Play Coffee with a matcha or coffee to kick things off. We recommend the
strawberry matcha with oat milk or upgrading to the Shoraku matcha for an elevated
experience.
Get Lost In the Antique Malls
Spend the morning antiquing around the Circle. The Orange Antique Mall, conveniently located next to DeeLux, is filled with vintage knick-knacks, memorabilia, and hidden gems.
Lunch, Margaritas & a Little Culture
For lunch or dinner, head to Gabi’s Mexican Cuisine for Latin-inspired fusion dishes and a cozy ambiance. Order the steak and pair it with a mezcal margarita. Afterward, take a short walk to the Hilbert Museum of California Art, a free museum open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Afternoon Treats & Shopping Stops
In the afternoon, lean into something a little whimsical with Asian-inspired afternoon tea at Star Leaf, available Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Then stop by DeeLux to shop curated vintage pieces, designer sunglasses and front merch like vintage Valentine’s cards and mugs.
Wine, Pasta & DIY Fun
For a wine-and-dine evening, grab pasta at Francoli Gourmet, then make candles while sipping wine at Wine & Wax.
Playful Plans to End the Night
If you’re more in the mood for something playful, enjoy sushi at Wazabi and wrap up the night with a hands-on workshop at The Potting Shed—perfect for a Galentine’s outing or an activity-based date.
No matter how you celebrate, the Orange Circle offers plenty of special ways to spend Valentine’s Day, all within walking distance of DeeLux <3.
