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OOPS!  No Plans for Valentine’s Day? No worries. Living in 90266 has you covered! Make it Happen with these Ideas – all in Manhattan Beach!!

For HER:

Write Her a Love Letter – Say it on Beautiful Stationery you purchase at Hillside Gifts, 120 S. Sepulveda, MB—While you are there buy her a beautiful scarf or a fun clutch..Don’t worry the salespeople will save you…ask for Lyndell the Owner.

Buy her a Personal Spa Package at Montage Skin & Body Studio. Peaceful and Powerful rejuvenation stuff going on in this Spa.  As an extra treat, buy her a pair of unique earrings that they have on display. Speak with Dianne … don’t worry,  she knows exactly what your Valentine wants.

Buy her a beautiful bauble or bangle lf you have not been there – stop in at Martin’s Jewelry.  Jewelry is a never fail gift and this jewelry store is small but elegant and original.  Check in with Alex!

For HIM:

Draw him a Bubble Bath after the stressful work day.  No bubbles? Go see Maureen at Tabula Rasa Essentials– she has you covered with bubbles,  a Men’s line of skin care products and divinely scented candles!

Buy a “Massage-Your-Mate” Instruction Session at Trilogy Spa.  The two of you arrange an instruction session, then you take your new found knowledge home to practice. Very clever Chandra! Check out their website on this one!

Bank Roll a Boy’s Night Out   Hand him an envelope with a wad of cash and a promise that you’ll arrange a future Boy’s Night Out at Ercoles, 1101 Manhattan Avenue.  No credit or debit cards accepted at this historic MB bar. . . just cold cash, but you’ll be a heroine for making it happen! When he is there, have him say hello to Tom, our favorite bartender!

Don’t like the Standard Faire. . . Take Your Valentine on a Manhattan Beach Valentine Adventure (pack a couple of beach chairs and blankets and a couple of wine glasses in the trunk- find a great parking spot and load up the meter).  Start your excursion at 5:00 p.m. at Growing Wild – buy your sweetheart a single stem of anything Except a Rose.  Take a Stroll – try to catch the sunset at 5:37 p.m.  Then walk through the entire downtown – pop in places you have never been.  Getting Hungry?  Grab a bottle of Bubbly at Bacchus and head towards the Pier. . toss a coin to decide on a couple of Wahoo’s Tacos or Pizza at Mama D’s and head to the Sand.  Enjoy the peace of being on the sand and listening to the waves.  Getting chilly?  Pack up the blankets and stop into Crème de la Crepe for a Coffee and a Fondante Crepe – pears-chocolate and vanilla ice cream – yum!