Ideas for planning your first date in San Diego

First dates can be rough. You want to make a good first impression, it could be awkward, and there's a chance of there being some sense of pressure. Take a deep breath and calm down. Just start with some of these first date ideas we compiled and go from there.

Nighttime at San Diego Zoo

You and your date will have a wild time at the San Diego Zoo's "Nighttime at the Zoo" running through this summer, featuring live music, entertainment, and new exhibits.

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Kick it with the dogs at the beach

You know what the cool thing about dog beaches are? You don't need a dog to visit. If you and your date favor canine companions, hang out at dog beach at Ocean Beach, Coronado, or Del Mar for a little bit before grabbing some food or a drink nearby.

(FILE PHOTO: CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 4: A dog runs through the surf on Montrose Beach along Lake Michigan September 4, 2002, in Chicago. Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

Photo by: Tim Boyle