Top 4 Valentine's Day Events, Los Angeles, CA

This year Valentine's Day is on the weekend, as well as the NBA All-star games. However, in keeping with the tradition of romance and heeding the advice of President Obama when he said "Michelle appreciates the flowers, but to her romance is that I'm actually paying attention to things that she cares about, and time is always an important factor", you may want to step up your romantic ideas.

Yes, flowers are nice, but quality time is usually better.

Check out the top ways you can spend a romantic time together on V- Day, or be creative and customize your own special event.

Southern California wineries and vineyards

No need to drive to Napa, CA. Check out a local winery and have a wine tasting.

After the wine tasting you can also have a picnic or have a romantic dinner at a the restaurant. Wine tasting varies from $8-$20.

View website:www.daytrippen.com/wineries.html

for more information, each winery offers different services, and most tastings end at 5 p.m.

Example: Thornton Winery in Temecula, CA offers winery tours free of charge, and wine tasting $10-17.

View website: www.thorntonwine.com/winery-tours.html

Dinner at the Getty - 1200 Getty Center Dr. Los Angeles, CA (310) 440-6810

The Getty Museum offers a variety of exhibitions and tours, in addition admission is free. After enjoying the museum have dinner in the full service restaurant while enjoying the view of the Santa Monica Mountains. Reservations Recommended.

View website: www.getty.edu/visit/see_do/eat_shop.html

Sweetheart Cruise

Hornblower Cruises & Events 13755 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey, CA (310) 301-6000

This cruise line is offering dinner, dancing, and free champagne while cruising the sea.

Choose from two different packages.

Daytime cruise:

2/14/09 Board 3 p. m., Cruise 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Cost: $28 per person. Enjoy complimentary appetizers.

Dinner Cruise:

2/14/09 Board 7:30 p.m., Cruise 8-11p.m.

Cost: $150 per person. Cost includes free-flowing champagne, with a 4 course seated meal. Top off the evening with dancing and romantic views.

View website:www.hornblower.com/whatsnews.asp

Ride horseback through old Hollywood

Sunset Ranch Hollywood Trail Rides 3400 Beachwood Drive, Hollywood, CA (323) 469-5450

Love riding horses or want to? Sunset Ranch offers a choice of a one or two hour trail. Or, you can also take the dinner ride trail (RSVP) and travel over the hills to Burbank, and have dinner at Viva Cantina. Total Ride - 5 hours, return time 10:30 p.m.

A guide is present for all tours.

Cost: Day rides for one hours $25, two hours $40. Dinner ride $60, (dinner not included). 20-25% gratuity tip recommended for guides.

View website: sunsetranchhollywood.com/