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Valentine’s Special Offerings at Luxurious Orange County Hotels
02.12.21
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, you might want to consider celebrating at a luxurious Orange County hotel offering specials for this weekend.
Inn at The Mission San Juan Capistrano
Mission Love Package - Enjoy a romantic getaway for two & reignite the romance with a memorable escape at the Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection. Our Mission Love package includes a cava and sweets welcome amenity, breakfast for two adults to enjoy on our beautiful patio or in the comfort of your guest room, and late check-out (based on availability). Package available with code ROM through June 30, 2021.
Ysidora Restaurant & Lounge - Ysidora is offering a specialty menu this Valentine’s Day for $85 per person, with $40 non-refundable deposit Reservations can be made on Opentable.com
- First Course: Tabla Espanola, an assortment of Spanish cheese & local charcuterie board
- Second Course: Avocado Gazpacho with chili oil & croutons or Mojo Beee Cocktail ceviche or Carpaccio de Res, eye of ribeye with saffron aioli, cured egg yolk and truffle potato has
- Third Course: Paella Valenciana, Surf & Turf Ribeye or Roasted Half Chicken
- Dessert: Red Velvet Love Cake and chocolate covered strawberries and macarons to take home
Drink Packages - Inn at The Mission San Juan Capistrano also is providing in room drink specials, below:
- Galentine Gal: Cocktail package for two of French 75 with Raspberries a Charcuterie Board
- Drink in a Box: Cocktail package of Old Fashioneds for two & chips
- Oh My Chocolate: Espresso Martinis with a Scoop of Chocolate Gelato for two & chocolate covered strawberries
- Netflix and Chill: Zebra Popcorn, Dirty Chips, Cookies, 6 pack of beer or 1 bottle of wine & complimentary movie
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
AVEO Table + Bar - A specialty menu for Valentine’s Day at AVEO, for $120 guests will enjoy:
- Amuse: Kusshi Oyster & Rose granita/ osetra caviar
- First Course: Ahi Tuna Tartar or Salt roasted baby beet & heirloom carrot salad
- Second Course: Lump crab stuffed lobster thermidor or Seared beef tenderloin
- Dessert: For Her: Champagne mousse/ strawberry cremeux/ vanilla bean sponge/ berry compote. For Him: Chocolate raspberry creme brulee/ milk chocolate mousse/ port reduction
Toast & Roast Package - A celebration of the launch of Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club. The Toast & Roast offer includes: an overnight stay $150 dining credit at Monarch Bay Beach Club & Fireside Veuve Clicquot tasting experience
Splashes - Spend an elevated weekend of love just steps away from the ocean at Surf & Sand Resort’s romantic, seaside restaurant Splashes. On Valentine’s Day, hotel guests can enjoy a decadent pre-fixe, four-course meal with menu highlights including citrus cured snapper, hand rolled cavatelli, seared halibut, and more, topped with a s’mores bar or cherry and vanilla mousseline for dessert. Dinner will also include a special welcome toast and rosé for the ladies (5-9 p.m., $150 per person). Or guests can choose to dine in-room among the serene sounds and views of California’s coast. *Reservations for dinner are for hotel guests only.
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South Coast Plaza’s Luxury Valentine’s Gift Ideas
02.11.21
South Coast Plaza has curated the perfect luxury Valentine’s Day gift ideas for every personality. From the homebody cocooner, to the romantic and practical, read on for some inspiration so you can make this holiday memorable with a gift from the heart.
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