Our Picks for the Best Date Ideas in San Francisco

Our Picks for the Best Date Ideas in San Francisco


By Jane Gauger

Treat your partner or crush to a one-of-a-kind experience with these creative date ideas in San Francisco. With these workshops and experiences you can take your date nights in San Francisco to the next level! Explore a cooking class, mixology lesson, or fluid art class for two! These creative workshops will impress your date whether it's your first one or a wedding anniversary celebration!

No matter the occasion, these unique date ideas won't let you down.

Cook up something delicious

Make a meal together on your next date night in San Francisco.

While dinner and drinks at a nice restaurant are a nice way to treat your partner, you can surprise them with a unique experience in a cooking class for couples! This makes one of the best date ideas in San Francisco where you can spend quality time together, enjoy a delicious meal, and toast to an incredible experience. 

Take advantage of San Francisco’s culinary culture with a food adventure you’ll both appreciate. Drink wine, have great conversations, and make paella with a Spanish cooking class. Or make Chinese dumplings from scratch with an expert. Not only will you bond over amazing recipes but you’ll also have fun meeting new people and sharing a meal. This two-in-one experience makes it a top pick if you're searching for the best SF date ideas to share with your favorite person. 

Make cocktails with your date at our mixology classes in San Francisco.

Elevate your cocktail game

Have a blast learning mixology on your next date night.

Instead of waiting to get good seats at a crowded, noisy bar try a mixology class and create your own cocktails. With the guidance of an experienced bartender, you’ll learn some classic cocktail recipes and some trendy new drinks too. This is a great way to delve into ingredients, learn about different spirits, and find out which flavor profiles you enjoy the most. This is a bar outing you won’t regret and you’ll love being able to recreate these drinks at home.

Connect with a woodworking class

Try a woodworking class for your next date night.

If you or your date love getting crafty, try a San Francisco woodworking class. This is a great hands-on activity to learn a new hobby or just dabble in something fun. You can choose to make something simple but useful like a beautiful handmade cutting board or go all in and make a side table with the help of a local woodworker. No matter what you choose to make, you’ll have an amazing time and leave with a handmade project you can display in your home.

Go with the flow and try fluid art

Our creative workshops in San Francisco are fun date night ideas.

If you're looking for couple activities in San Francisco that lets your inner artist shine, a fluid art class will be right up your alley! When you take a fluid art class, you get the chance to explore a fascinating medium without needing advanced painting or drawing skills. You’ll use acrylic paint and pour your chosen colors over surfaces to swirl and flow into a unique work of art. If you’re looking for first date ideas in San Francisco, this is a low-pressure way to spend time getting to know each other while you do something fun.

Try a fun workshop in SF for your next first date.

Get closer to nature while making a terrariumLearn how to make a terrarium for your next date night in SF.

Are you both nature lovers? If you want to bring more greenery indoors, a terrarium making class is a nice way to hang out and get creative. You’ll choose the plants, decorations, and vessels to make a personalized mini garden while learning important plant care advice from your instructor. The best part of building a terrarium is knowing how easy it is to care for your plants and that you’ll be able to enjoy their beauty for a long time. Every time you see your terrarium in a window or bookshelf, you’ll have a reminder of your date night.

Take advantage of all kinds of creative and unique experiences in San Francisco by trying a hands-on workshop for date night. Every class is interactive and great for beginners. All you have to do is show up ready to have a blast with your partner. 

Try our creative workshops for your next date night in San Francisco.

If you've been itching to try a new hobby or explore one of the latest craft trends you've seen on social media, a date is a great opportunity to do so. Stepping out of your comfort zone is always more fun with someone by your side. Now that you have our list of best ideas in SF, all you have left to do is book! Grab tickets for two and whisk your date away on a creative adventure.

If you want to keep shopping, we have hundreds of creative date night ideas near you to explore. Try a candle making class, pottery workshop, or floristry lesson!





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Pottery Class: Date Night

5.0 (101)

22 years in business

Runs regularly

Houston

1 to 5 guests

$60

Date Night Cooking Class

5.0 (1)

1k followers

Only 2 dates left

Brooklyn

1 to 16 guests

$88

Seasonal Farm-to-Table Date Night Cooking Class

5.0 (24) (teacher)

Only 2 dates left

Ossining / Mobile

1 to 12 guests

$140 - $150

Welding Class: Steel Rose

5.0 (56) (teacher)

9 years in business

Runs regularly

Brooklyn

1 to 10 guests

$265

Paint and Sip Class for Couples

Only 1 date left

SF

1 to 8 guests

$150 - $250

Body Painting Class for Couples

12k followers

5.0 (3)

Runs regularly

Brooklyn

1 to 10 guests

$299 - $500

Couples Sip and Clay Ceramics Workshop

2k followers

1k likes

Runs regularly

Queens

1 to 10 guests

$295

Date Night Pottery Class

5.0 (2)

Your choice of time

Chicago

2

$100

Date Night Candle Making Class

13k followers

100% recommend

Your choice of time

Jersey City

1 to 16 guests

$60

Date Night Pottery Class

5.0 (1)

Your choice of time

Los Angeles

2

$100

Date Night Pottery and Painting Class

5.0 (2)

Your choice of time

Los Angeles

2

$150

Date Night Pottery Class

5.0 (1)

2k followers

Your choice of time

Miami

1 to 12 guests

$100

Date Night Pottery and Painting Class

5.0 (1)

2k followers

Your choice of time

Miami

2

$150

Pottery Workshop: Clay Date

5.0 (27)

Your choice of time

Los Angeles

4 to 12 guests

$120

Ring Making Workshop: Couples Wedding Rings

3k followers

Your choice of time

Seattle

1 to 5 guests

$395

Date Night Blueberry Bliss Chocolate Class

19k followers

2k likes

Your choice of time

Manhattan

1 to 2 guests

$275

Date Night Pottery Class

Your choice of time

Boston

2

$100

Cooking Class: Updated Italian-American Classics

5.0 (2)

Your choice of time

Austin

6 to 20 guests

$95

Pasta Making Class: Italian Date Night

4.5 (2)

17k followers

Your choice of time

Los Angeles

16 to 30 guests

$65 - $89

Italian Ravioli Making Class for Date Night

4.8 (602) (teacher)

17k followers

Your choice of time

Laguna Hills

16 to 30 guests

$65 - $89


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