Janelle Pelzel, Staff Reporter
janelle_pelzel@csumb.edu
Feb. 14, 2008
Looking for some fun activities on Valentine’s Day? Here are some ideas that will make a date or group gathering unforgettable.
1 Dinner and a movie is a fun activity for both couples and friends going out in a group. The Sea Harvest Market and The Fish Hopper are great restaurants for an intimate or group gathering.
Sea Harvest Market is located in Moss Landing just off CA Highway 1 North, positioned across the bridge, just past the smoke stacks, on the left hand side. A popular dish there is coconut shrimp, and the sites give restaurant goers the vast luminous ocean.
The Fish Hopper, which is located on Monterey’s Cannery Row, has won the People Choice Award for best clam chowder. The Fish Hopper website prides themselves on their gorgeous views of the Bay and sea life. This romantic restaurant also has a heated patio for outside seating. For more information on the Valentine’s Day menu and pricing visit www.fishhopper.com.
2 Singles looking to mingle can try visiting Alvarado Street in downtown Monterey, for an array of pubs, like Britannia Arms and The Mucky Duck, or clubs like Club Octane.
Also, The Black Box Cabaret (BBC) at CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is hosting the Omega Delta Phi’s, “A Love Struck Knight” tonight from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Entrance is $3 for students and $5 for guests. For more information contact Omega Delta Phi or the BBC through CSUMB’s email system, first class.
3 Nature lovers might be interested in taking a stroll along the beach or a hike.
Carmel River State Beach, locally known as Monastery Beach is the perfect place for a sunset stroll. It is located in Carmel on Highway 1 South; past Rio Road, on the right hand side.
Point Lobos is a great place go for a hike and get out doors to smell the fresh air. Point Lobos is located in Carmel about 3 miles past Rio Road off Highway One South. Parking is free if you park on the left side or the highway across from the entrance, otherwise parking is $8 per vehicle, with discounts for senior citizens and people with disabilities.
The parks open every day from 9 a.m. until a half hour after sunset. Park maps are available to borrow or buy for $1. For more information visit, pt-lobos.parks.state.ca.us/.
4 One way to insure protection with a partner, and also a possible date idea, is getting a free HIV/AIDS test at the Campus Health Center (CHC) at CSUMB. This free program is put on by both the CHC and the Monterey County Aids Project. The testing will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. No need for an appointment, just walk in and sign up. For more information on other testing dates visit, http://health.csumb.edu/.
