10 Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day in Santa Monica

"Stoplight Party" at Brick+Mortar: arrive to this party wearing the color of your relationship status (red for taken, yellow for interested, and green for single). There will be a DJ, special menu items, and an extra V-Day surprise for diners. The party starts at 9 p.m.

Vosges chocolate menu at One Pico at Shutters on the Beach: chocolate from the luxe chocolatier will be infused into and a truffle will be paired with each course (oysters with white chocolate, and sweetbread and lobster salad with milk chocolate croutons, for example). Price is $105 per person. For reservations, call (310) 587-1717.

Prix fixe at Bar Pinxto: four-course menu includes oysters, wild mushroom soup, filet and dark chocolate truffles for $60. The first seating is at 6:30 p.m.; the second at 9 p.m. For reservations, call (310) 458-2012.

Bonbons at Sweet Rose Creamery: The bite size chocolate-dipped desserts come in flavors such as spicy chocolate, guava, and white chocolate gelato. Pre-order now through Feb. 12. Assorted packs of three are $6 and packs of six are $12. The ice cream shop is also serving up chocolate sponge with raspberry semifreddo cake for two. To order, call (310) 260-2663.

"Pick Your (Love) Poison" at Shore Hotel: packages start at $299 per night and include a tandem bike rental or beach "Barcycle" bar tour, and bottle of champagne in-room or two shots at the pool bar. For reservations, cal (310) 458-1515.

Drinks for Sojourn at AREAL Lounge: One dollar of every drink purchased from 5:30-7:30 p.m. will benefit Sojourn For Battered Women And Their Children.

Four courses at FIG Restaurant: Menu includes striped Jack and winter market salad, bucatini and turnips, rib eye and a variety of desserts. Seats are available 6:30 to 11 p.m. $100 per person.For reservations, call (310) 319-3111.

Affordable menu at Fritto Misto: the Italian restaurant's entire menu will be available, with the addition of a couple of heart shaped ravioli dishes. For $35, order an entree, a salad, bruschetta, soft drink and tiramisu. For reservations, call (310) 458-2829.  

Complimentary champagne, strawberries and chocolate at the Paint:Lab: paint with your sweetheart at the Main Street art studio. The cost, $60, includes paints, brushes, set-up and clean-up, plus complimentary champagne, strawberries, chocolate, wine and cheese. Reservations are required; call (310) 450-9200

Crazy Stupid Love at Vidiots: bring a loved one to a free showing of the romantic comedy starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore and Emma Stone.