Valentine's Day Staycations Beckon Lovers To South Orange County

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — There is no better time to plan a last-minute, social distancing staycation right in Laguna Beach, San Juan Capistrano, and points in between.

Inn at The Mission San Juan Capistrano

• Mission Love Package - Enjoy a romantic getaway for two and reignite the romance with a memorable escape at the Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection. The 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 from February 1 – 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 Beet 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

Surf & Sand Resort

• 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.

Where will you take your love for your staycation?

Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at Patch.