It’s the time of year for hearts, flowers and love to fill the Santa Clarita Valley with sunshine, rainbow and unicorns. Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, will be on a Saturday this year, so expect restaurants to be overflowing with special romantic celebrations.
Now is the time to start planning and making reservations for you and your “special soulmate.”
Make this the year that you go beyond a simple card, candy and flowers and spoil your sweetheart with a special Valentine’s Day celebration in the SCV.
Make It Valentine’s Date Night!
Make it a date night in Old Town Newhall with dinner and a show. In addition to two live theater venues you can choose to see a film at the Laemmle Theater, 22500 Lyons Ave., Newhall 91321.
‘Still Life in Central Park’
Feb. 13-15, 19-22
The MAIN, 24266 Main St., Newhall 91321
“Still Life in Central Park” is a moving world premiere play of intersecting lives at a park bench, where chance and routine reveal the impact of small moments.
Tickets to this world-premiere play written by James Castle Stevens and presented by Theatricus are priced starting at $22. For information, visit atthemain.org.
Set entirely on one weathered park bench, “Still Life in Central Park” is an ensemble drama told in nine vignettes. Each scene captures a different pairing or small group, as characters come and go, their conversations reveal fragments of larger lives, loves found, losses survived, and choices that shape who they are becoming, together.
‘Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific’
Jan. 24 – Feb. 22
Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main St., Newhall 91321
Set on a tropical island during WWII, this Pulitzer and Tony award-winning musical offers romance, comedy and drama, featuring two love stories. Nurse Nellie Forbush falls for French planter Emile de Becque while Lt. Cable is in love with a native woman.
Both Americans are forced to confront deep-seated prejudices. Notable songs include “Some Enchanted Evening” and “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair.”
Two performances on Valentine’s Day, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $24 for adults, $20 seniors (62+). Visit canyontheatre.org or call the box office at (661) 799-2702.
Old Town Newhall Dining
There are many dining options available in Newhall on or near Main Street.
Old Town Junction
Beautiful downtown dining.
24275 Main St., (661) 702-4888
theoldtownjunction.com
Smokehouse on Main
Slow-smoked meats with a gourmet twist.
24255 Main St., (661) 888-4585
smokehouseonmain.com
Newhall Refinery
Newhall’s first gastropub, established in 2013.
24258 Main St., (661) 461-8296
newhallrefinery.com
Maginns Pub
A genuine Irish-American Pub in the heart of Old Town Newhall.
24480 Main St., (661) 476-5168
maginnspub.com
Zushingazo
Sushi Bar
24328 Main St., (661)-888-1313
zushingazo.com
Dario’s Mexican Restaurant
Family-owned, long-time SCV favorite.
24523 Newhall Ave., (661) 255-6868
dariosrestaurantscv.com
Las Originales Mexican Bar and Grill
Traditional Mexican food inspired by Guadalajara.
23630 Newhall Ave., (661) 259-0884
Romantic Dining
The SCV offers numerous opportunities for romantic dining with options for all budgets and tastes. Make reservations early at any of these SCV romantic hotspots and ask about Valentine’s Day special menus.
Le Chene French Cuisine
The ultimate in SCV romantic fine dining, since 1980, unmatched wine list.
Special Valentine’s Day dining menu
12625 Sierra Highway, Agua Dulce 91390, (661) 251-4315; lechene.com
Salt Creek Grille
Where SCV’s movers and shakers have dined since 1999.
24415 Town Center Dr. #115, Valencia 91355; (661) 222-9999; saltcreekgrille.com/valencia
Larson’s Steakhouse
The ultimate in culinary indulgence.
24320 Town Center Dr. Ste 130, Valencia 91355; (661) 288-1002
Greater Pacific Restaurant & Bar
A fresh, modern take on Pacific Coast cuisine.
24500 Town Center Dr., Valencia 91355; (661) 678-4044; greaterpacificrestaurant.com
Piccola Trattoria
Fine Italian dining in the SCV.
18302 Sierra Highway Unit 107, Santa Clarita 91351; (661) 299-6952; piccolatrattoria.com
The Social
Best martini menu in the SCV.
23329 Lyons Ave., Valencia 91355; (661) 799-9155; thesocialrestaurant.com
Hanasaki Sushi Bar
Culinary perfection with a constantly changing menu.
19315 Plum Canyon Rd Unit A, Santa Clarita 91350; (661) 360-8256; hanasakisushi.com
Piccola Osteria
Classic Italian with elegant entrees.
28524 La Madrid Dr., Santa Clarita 91350; (661) 367-4204; piccolaosteria.com
Wolf Creek Restaurant and Brewing Co.
A cornerstone of Santa Clarita dining since 1997 serving the SCV’s best bruschetta.
27746 McBean Parkway, Valencia 91354; (888) 202-4265; wolfcreekbrewingco.com
Make it a Special Occasion
Suggestions for making this Valentine’s Day a truly special occasion.
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater with Magic Show
Saturday, Feb. 14
Le Chene French Cuisine, 12625 Sierra Highway, Aqua Dulce 91390; (661) 251-4315
Enjoy a murder mystery show, produced by Sharpo, a close-up performer of magic at the Magic Castle in Hollywood.
Tickets are $150 per person, all-inclusive show, meal, tax and tip. Three-course meal featuring a choice of entrée: Roast Prime Rib au Jus, Breast of Chicken with Morel Sauce, Poached Salmon with Bretonne Sauce. Cocktails are at 6:30 with dinner and a show at 7 p.m. Visit LeChene.com, click on the events tab for reservations and more information.
Romantic Staycay-Getaway
Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Dr.,
Valencia 91355; (661) 799-1234
Enjoy a romantic getaway in your own backyard at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. Swim in the pool, hang out in the bar and eat at the Greater Pacific Restaurant & Bar at the Hyatt.
Enjoy dinner at one of the nearby restaurants or a movie at the nearby Valencia Regal Cinema, then stop for a nightcap at Kindred Spirts, 24510 Town Center Drive #120, Valencia 91355, before heading back to your room.
Or, you want a truly intimate evening, bring along your favorite champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries, toss rose petals on the bed and order room service.
