Wallet Friendly San Diego

From our Christmas date competition (but good for any holiday- especially a Sunday Funday!): "This year my husband and I said goodbye to costly gifts and hello to handcrafted romantic dates in our pursuit to prove that thoughtfulness is the reason for the season..."

PLAY DATE:  Wine Tasting and Brunch at Wine Steals in Point Loma- Par 3 Golfing at Sail Ho.

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From our Christmas date night competition (but good for any holiday- especially Friday nights!): "This year my husband and I said goodbye to costly gifts and hello to handcrafted romantic dates in our pursuit to prove that thoughtfulness is the reason for the season..."

PLAY DATE: Picnic in Balboa Park (with Adult Beverages!) or Dessert at Babycakes or Chocolat Cremerie- IMAX Movie at Fleetwood Science Center- Late Night Happy Hour at The Prado.

This Tuesday night date concept is for all you Play-ers who are looking to meet your match... as long as he or she likes cool neighborhoods and giant Connect Four games.  Sometimes it's easier to score with weeknight spontaneity than with a weekend wallet buster.

PLAY DATE:  Dinner at El Camino Super Cocina Mexicana- After Dinner Drinks, Games, and Good Times at The Whistle Stop.

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There is a little strip of love on Orange Avenue that makes for budget-friendly dating in Coronado.  Throw away the cheap wine and forgo the burger meat at the grocery store!  It’s time to get out of the house and enjoy award winning wine and an organic grass-fed beef burger (or turkey or veggie burger) on a budget!  And the jazz is free too.

PLAY DATE:  Wine Styles for wine tasting, free appetizers, and live jazz- Dinner at Burger Lounge (they have gourmet burgers and will waive corkage fee!) OR Chance Bistro for a more romantic feel but more expensive (they waive corkage too!)- Yogurt Escape for dessert.

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“You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.”  Plato.  This date is for those of you who always thought that a) you have to spend a lot of money downtown and b) you have to go to a bass-bumping nightclub to have a fun in the Gaslamp.  Healthy competition drives this date design…

PLAY DATE: Beer Tasting at Neighborhood- Bowling at East Village Tavern & Bowl- Dinner and Drinks at Basic Urban Kitchen & Bar.

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Going on a picnic sounds nice, but going on a picnic with cocktails, games, and a view sounds glorious!  Kate Sessions Park in Pacific Beach (or "P.B.") is one of the few semi-secret sanctuaries where you can still drink, but its best feature is that it is family friendly and the views are phenomenal.

PLAY DATE:  Pick up Food, Drinks (inluding cocktails), and Games- Picnic in Kate Sessions Park- Enjoy a Gorgeous View of the Beaches.

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Ok... Why have I never heard of The National Comedy Theatre before?  Am I being punked?  If so, the laugh is on them!  Literally, because I laughed sooooo hard during this 100 minute show... and I didn't even purchase a beer at the concession stand.  This type of improv prevents you from having to think of witty conversation on the spot... They do the work for you!  And, there's nothing like laugher to help create (or reignite) that romantic spark.

PLAY DATE:  Dinner at Starlite or Burger Lounge (Budget Concious)- Laughs at The National Comedy Theatre- If you go to an early show then I'd do late night dinner at Starlite (food till midnight).

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