Date night in San Francisco? Say no more. We’ve compiled our favorite couples’ experiences in The Golden City, so you can get inspired when planning your next anniversary, Valentine’s Day, or average Tuesday afternoon with your loved one. You won’t find trips to Alcatraz here or bikes rides across the Golden Gate Bridge; rather you’ll find activities and experiences that showcase the underside of San Francisco, the romantic side, the authentic cultural side, full of characters and memories and amazingly good food. Whether it’s the perfect couples’ activity you’re after or a uniquely thoughtful experience gift certificate, you’ll find all this and more in San Francisco.

Mixology Cocktail Class in San Francisco – $199.00

Discover the top tips and tricks of professional bartenders during this two-hour beginners’ mixology workshop, learning how to make classic cocktails in a trendy San Francisco bar. They say learning a new skill is a great way to bring people together, and the alcohol doesn’t hurt either! Throughout the workshop, you and your partner will discover the tools of the trade, the spirits and mixers that best complement one another, and get to taste a variety of cocktails throughout the ages, all with an expert mixologist leading the charge. This San Fran experience makes a great choice for a couples’ bonding night, and provides skill you can take home to practise!

Movie Sets & Locations Tour of San Francisco – $57.00

If you’re planning a couples trip to San Francisco and want to explore the famous streets, this movie location bus tour has a bit of everything. With over fifty films featured on the three hour experience, you and your movie buff partner can sit back and immerse yourself in behind-the-scenes secrets, celebrity gossip, and San Fran movie trivia that will impress even the most die-hard of fans. Cruise past the Mrs. Doubtfire house, follow the Bullitt car chase route, see the damage left from the What’s Up, Doc? car chase, and much more. A sightseeing tour is a great addition to a San Francisco getaway, and will give you heaps of inspiration on where else to visit!

Church of 8 Wheels Roller Disco – various prices

It may seem a little out of some peoples’ comfort zones, but strapping wheels to your feet and rolling round a dance hall to 70s disco music is an experience that’s fun for all ages – and a great excuse to hold hands! The Church of 8 Wheels Roller Disco in Hayes Valley runs a variety of events including roller skating lessons, family sessions, over 21’s nights and more, so you can choose a roller party that works for you. Skates are available for hire, so there’s really no excuse! Roller discos are an exciting first date idea that will have you in fits of giggles, or a fun experience for couples wanting to try something new in San Francisco.

San Francisco In-Home Cooking Class – $319.00

Gourmet experiences for two in San Francisco don’t always involve leaving the house, so why not bring the fun to you with an in-home cooking class? This private experience with a professional chef allows you to customize the menu, choosing from a variety of cuisines including Italian, Indian, Thai, American and more, ensuring you get the most out of the experience by cooking dishes you’re passionate about. Together you’ll work through recipes, practise knife skills and cooking techniques, learn about ingredients and flavors that blend well, and finish with a sit-down meal that you can proudly call your own! This couples experience is truly unique and would make a wonderful gift idea for San Francisco locals.

Helicopter Sightseeing Tour of San Francisco – $205.00 + 

See San Francisco like never before on a scenic helicopter tour over the city, taking in breath-taking panoramas of the skyline and iconic landmarks below you. Choose from a variety of tour options with SF Helicopters and, for the ultimate romantic experience, add on lunch in Sausalito, a Dinner Cruise on the Bay, a trip to Alcatraz, or perhaps a Wine Pairing experience in the country. For most people helicopter tours are once-in-a-lifetime experiences, ideal for a special celebration like an anniversary or engagement, or a romantic gift idea for a milestone birthday. Whatever the occasion, if you’re searching for the best couples’ experience in San Francisco, a magical helicopter tour is just the ticket.

… And that concludes our roundup of romantic experiences for couples in San Francisco!
We hope you’ve found the perfect date in our list, but if you’re still looking, you can browse our full range of San Francisco experience gifts here, and experience gifts for couples here. If you have any questions or romantic recommendations, please feel free to leave a comment – we’d love to hear from you!