Photos: Jordann Tomasek, Birch Aquarium

Five Fun Valentine Ideas to Celebrate Love Under the Sea

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This February, we’re all about celebrating love under the sea at Birch Aquarium! Whether you're planning the perfect date night, a Galentine’s gathering, or a day dedicated to self-love, we’ve got some unforgettable experiences waiting for you.

Two adult Lined Seahorses swim in their habitat in the Seadragons & Seahorses exhibition.
Whale you be their Valentine? Send some love to our animals!

Roses are red, the ocean is blue, our animals would love a Valentine from you! This February, spread some love by writing a Valentine for one of your favorite ocean animals at the aquarium! Stations will be set up around the aquarium throughout the month, available while supplies last. We may even share some of our favorites on social media!

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A couple enjoys a cocktail while posing for a photo, both wearing pink sunglasses that read "Oceans of Love." Hand-drawn hearts are playfully scattered throughout the image.
Date Night at the Aquarium

Join us for Oceans of Night: Oceans of Love where you can sip on "Love Potion" cocktails and mocktails, explore the spicy sea-crets of underwater love and courtship and create a Valentine or luminary for someone special and more! Plus, enjoy special animal interactions, including shark and ray feedings, tide pool feeding, and a stunning display of fluorescent coral in our Living Light experience. This 21+ event is on Thursday, February 27 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

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Colorful sunset over Scripps Pier with silhouettes of palm trees.
Photo: UC San Diego photographer Erik Jepsen
Enjoy a Sunset Stroll

Ready for a sunset stroll with a splash of science? Grab your special someone and join us for a Sunset Scripps Pier Walk! Look for wildlife above and below the Pier, collect plankton and observe it under a microscope, learn about incredible Scripps Oceanography research and more during this unforgettable experience.

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A guest stands in front of a data dramatization of complex ocean simulations, distilled and re-imagined in the form of abstract visuals and sounds inspired by the Scripps Ocean Atmosphere Research Simulator
Gain Some Perspective

Grab your bestie and dive into an evening of cool science and even cooler vibes at one of our upcoming Perspectives on Ocean Science Lectures! You'll get an in-depth look at the art-science collaborations that gave rise to Birch Aquarium’s Embodied Pacific: Oceans Unseen exhibition and learn how collaboration-inspired immersive displays engage us and shape our understanding and appreciation of the ocean’s unseen mysteries.  

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A selection of Birch Aquarium themed merchandise
Find the Perfect Gift for your Valentine

Looking for a last-minute Valentine’s gift for a loved one? From ocean-inspired merchandise to adorable penguin plushies, these gifts are perfect for anyone who loves the sea! Shop fun, exclusive collections available in our Gift Shop and Online Store.

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