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valentine'sday Things to do Horse Play Adjacent to Huntington Central Park there are majestic trails and 25 acres of open space for exploration and relaxation at the Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center. Horse Play Rentals operates out of the Equestrian Center and welcomes large (up to 10 people) and small groups of individuals age five and older to experience their horses. The horseback riding staff is adept at guiding new and inexperienced riders along the many nature trails. For an enjoyable afternoon with your significant other, or a group of family and friends, horseback riding can be a fresh adventure! Horse Play Rentals has also designed a series of party packages that can include ponies or guided trail rides for guests, grooming tutorials, craft-making and information on these beautiful animals. They can be reached at 714.848.6565 and www.hcpec.com. Catalina Island Catalina Island is hosting romantic evenings for fun-loving folks. A Valentine's Package is available which includes round trip transportation on the vessel Catalina Express, two nights stay at the Hotel Atwater, a full course dinner for two at the Catalina Country Club and admission to the dance "All You Need Is Love." On Valentine's Day, February 14th, the Beatles tribute band, Paperback Writer, will play in the Casino Ballroom from 8pm to midnight (or for $15 per person for individual tickets without the Valentine's Package). On the ballroom balcony overlooking Avalon Bay, there will be a "wedding vow renewal" ceremony for married couples during the dance. For more information, reservations or for alternative Island Express helicopter transportation to Catalina Island call 800.626.1496. For individual tickets to the Beatles dance and/or Catalina Country Club dinner call 310.510.2500 or 800.322.3434. Shorebreak Hotel At the intersection of the Huntington Beach Pier, Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway is the newly built Shorebreak Hotel. Designed as a modern surf culture resort, the Shorebreak Hotel has four-star service and amenities, and rooms have ocean views. Because of the central location, everything guests want to do is a walk away: shopping, dining, dancing, entertainment and the beach. A beach butler is on hand to fetch water sports equipment on request and can hook guests up with surf lessons. There is a hotel yoga studio in the fitness center and a private courtyard, "The Deck," has many fire pits for evening romance and pleasure. The grounds are accessible to the disabled. And, it is a pet friendly hotel, right across from Dog Beach. Shorebreak Hotel's Zimzala Restaurant serves seafood and Mediterranean cuisine. The Shorebreak Hotel is at 500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 and the phone is 714.861.4470. Hot Air Balloon Tour Speaking of hot air balloons, the SoCal-based company, Panorama Balloon Tours, offers the public the best deal around on rides, at $149 per person for a three and a half hour tour of the sky. They have a flight called Sunrise Temecula where passengers catch the morning sun coming out over the Temecula Valley vineyards and foothills. They also tour in the Palm Springs desert and over the coastal city of Del Mar. Each flight includes complimentary hor d'ouevres and drinks. Bring your camera(s) if you try this out! For reservations call 800.455.3592 or visit www.gohotair.com.