# Romantic Things to Do in San Francisco This Weekend

Romantic things to do in San Francisco this weekend, Oct 16–18: 5 dated events, date night ideas, romantic restaurants and hidden gems. Updated Oct 17.

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This weekend in San Francisco: Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 5 dated events

Updated: Oct 17, 2026

Romantic things to do in San Francisco, CA include hidden gems and locals-know-this picks — the restaurant you won't see on a top-10 list, the late-night spot, and quick escapes worth a weekend.

## Planning a romantic trip to San Francisco?

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- [A Valentine's weekend in San Francisco](https://wonderkit.app/itineraries/san-francisco-ca/valentines-weekend) — Valentine's weekend · 3 days
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## Date night ideas in San Francisco, CA

Looking for date night ideas in San Francisco, CA? These are pairings from what's actually on this week — the picks below are refreshed daily, so it's a live shortlist rather than an evergreen top-10 list. Take one as the anchor and keep the rest of the evening loose.

- **Dinner first** — Eastern Mediterranean Fare at Dalida and Courtyard Brunch at Foreign Cinema are on this week's list, and the easiest date night here is one good table with nowhere to be after it. See the "Eat & Drink" section.
- **Make an evening of it** — Anchor the night on something that's actually scheduled, like WNBA Playoffs Round 3: Valkyries vs. Dream at Chase Center, and put dinner on either side of it. See the "Happening Today" section.
- **A first date that isn't dinner** — A show, an exhibition or a gallery hour is lower-pressure than a two-hour table when you barely know each other; start here and keep it short. See the "New & Notable" section.
- **Turn it into a weekend** — When one night isn't enough, the quick escapes on this page, Sonoma Valley Harvest & Crush among them, stretch a date night into a weekend. See the "Quick Escape" section.

## Happening Today

Events and things to do tonight

### WNBA Playoffs Round 3: Valkyries vs. Dream at Chase Center
Catch postseason basketball right on the Mission Bay waterfront, with pregame patio drinks overlooking the bay on a warm, clear Saturday afternoon.
- Venue: Chase Center
- Location: Mission Bay, San Francisco
- Date: 2026-10-17 12:30 PM
- Cost: $$$
- Best for: Everyone
- Link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/wnba-playoffs-round-3-game-1-san-francisco-california-10-17-2026/event/1C006529C5D8349C

### Cole Escola's 'Oh, Mary\!' Matinee at the Curran Theatre
The runaway Broadway comedy hits Geary Street with its biting, campy take on Mary Todd Lincoln in a historic theater setting.
- Venue: Curran Theatre
- Location: Union Square / Theater District, San Francisco
- Date: 2026-10-17 1:00 PM
- Cost: $$$
- Best for: Adults
- Link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/Z7r9jZ1A7PNAO

### Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero
Unlock your inner hero when Disney On Ice brings your favorite stories to the ice\! Sail away with Moana and Maui on their epic voyage to return the heart of Te Fiti. Feel the chill with Anna, Elsa, and Olaf as they race to restore summer in
- Venue: Oakland Arena
- Location: Oakland
- Address: 7000 Coliseum Way
- Date: 2026-10-17 11:00 AM
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Everyone
- Link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/disney-on-ice-presents-find-your-oakland-california-10-17-2026/event/1C006497C201BDF5

## This Weekend in San Francisco, CA

Top picks across the Bay Area

### 'Oh, Mary\!' Sunday Matinee at the Curran Theatre
Catch the Sunday matinee performance of Broadway's hit satirical farce before the weekend wraps up.
- Venue: Curran Theatre
- Location: Union Square / Theater District, San Francisco
- Date: 2026-10-18 1:00 PM
- Cost: $$$
- Best for: Adults
- Link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/Z7r9jZ1A7PNAx

### Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero at Oakland Arena
A Sunday morning family show featuring favorite characters skating high-flying sequences, an easy hop across the Bay Bridge on BART.
- Venue: Oakland Arena
- Location: Coliseum / Arena, Oakland
- Date: 2026-10-18 11:00 AM
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Families
- Link: https://www.theoaklandarena.com/events/detail/disney-on-ice-presents-find-your-hero-2026

### Batteries to Bluffs Coastal Trail Walk
Clear October skies make for crisp views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands along the sandstone stairs down to Marshall's Beach.
- Location: The Presidio, San Francisco
- Cost: $
- Best for: Everyone
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Batteries%20to%20Bluffs%20Coastal%20Trail%20Walk%20The%20Presidio%2C%20San%20Francisco

## Eat & Drink

Seasonal menus and standout tables

### Eastern Mediterranean Fare at Dalida
Tucked among the Presidio's eucalyptus groves on the Main Parade Lawn, serving fresh-baked pita, house arayes, and honey-glazed sea bream.
- Location: The Presidio, San Francisco
- Cost: $$$
- Best for: Foodies
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Eastern%20Mediterranean%20Fare%20at%20Dalida%20The%20Presidio%2C%20San%20Francisco

### Courtyard Brunch at Foreign Cinema
Weekend brunch in the Mission's heated courtyard featuring balsamic fried eggs, fresh market oysters, and house-made fruit pop tarts.
- Location: Mission District, San Francisco
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Everyone
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Courtyard%20Brunch%20at%20Foreign%20Cinema%20Mission%20District%2C%20San%20Francisco

### Neighborhood Bites at Precita Social
Set in a restored Victorian facing Precita Park, offering wagyu smashburgers, hand-cut frites, and natural wines for an unhurried weekend meal.
- Location: Bernal Heights, San Francisco
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Casual Diners
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Neighborhood%20Bites%20at%20Precita%20Social%20Bernal%20Heights%2C%20San%20Francisco

## New & Notable

Fresh exhibits and limited runs

### 'RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me' Exhibition
The exclusive U.S. presentation featuring over 180 Korean and international contemporary artworks from the personal collection of RM of BTS, shown alongside SFMOMA masterworks.
- Location: SoMa, San Francisco
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Culture Lovers
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=%27RM%20x%20SFMOMA%3A%20Between%20You%20and%20Me%27%20Exhibition%20SoMa%2C%20San%20Francisco

### Jacob Hashimoto's 'Giant Arc' Installation
Suspended across the free-access Roberts Family Gallery, this massive cloudscape is assembled from nearly 75,000 delicate, hand-crafted paper kites.
- Location: SoMa, San Francisco
- Cost: $
- Best for: Everyone
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Jacob%20Hashimoto%27s%20%27Giant%20Arc%27%20Installation%20SoMa%2C%20San%20Francisco

## Quick Escape

Weekend trips under 3 hours from the city

### Sonoma Valley Harvest & Crush
October brings peak wine grape harvest to Sonoma. Stroll the historic plaza in Sonoma town, tour estate olive groves, and taste cabernet while the vine leaves turn gold.
- Location: Sonoma County, CA \(\~1 hour north\)
- Cost: $$$
- Best for: Adults
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Sonoma%20Valley%20Harvest%20%26%20Crush%20Sonoma%20County%2C%20CA%20(~1%20hour%20north)

### Point Reyes National Seashore & Tomales Bay
Crisp coastal air and bugling Tule elk herds at Pierce Point, capped with shucked-to-order oysters overlooking the tidal waters of Marshall.
- Location: West Marin, CA \(\~1.5 hours north\)
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Nature Lovers
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Point%20Reyes%20National%20Seashore%20%26%20Tomales%20Bay%20West%20Marin%2C%20CA%20(~1.5%20hours%20north)

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