Creative First Date Idea in San Diego
by Scott Gressitt
After pouring through hundreds of profiles on Match.com last year, I learned that women were interested in dating me, but wanted an inventive choice of venue for our first date. I rose to the challenge and, having met a gal with whom I was quite taken, asked her to meet me for what I promised would be a truly unique date.
I asked Gorgeous to meet me at the Coaster station in Carlsbad. We met at the appointed time; she gave me a lovely hug and peck on the
cheek, exchanged the obligatory niceties, and then looked at me with an anticipatory smile. I told her I loved trains and thought it would be nice to have a ride down the coast, to watch the world go by without the stress of traffic or having to pay attention to the road.
Gorgeous concurred.
Our train came in; we boarded, and headed south, to San Diego. We talked about the view, the weather, and the parts of San Diego you
don’t see if you don’t ride the train. We got off at the downtown station and walked several blocks East on Broadway to a hole-in-the-wall nail salon where I had arranged pedicures for the two of us. I ushered her in the door and asked her if she were in the mood for a pedicure, and comfortable exposing her naked feet to a relative stranger. Gorgeous responded with a lovely heartfelt laugh and responded positively. “Now that is an original!” I was relieved.
The proprietor was ready and sat us next to each other for simultaneous servicing. We talked quietly through the procedure and had a great time getting to know a little bit about each other, laughing and breathing in the aroma of nail care products and acetone.
Next, we walked around the Gaslamp, stopping for espresso and croissant. We had a great time window-shopping, then walked back to the train via the harbor, stopping for a tour of the Star of India, which she had never been aboard.
All in all, it was a fabulous day with a terrific woman, whom I was hoping to see again.
Back at the Carlsbad Station, I walked her to her car where I received an amorous kiss and warm hug.
“If you care to see me again, I’ve booked a tour of the abalone farm in the Agua Hedionda lagoon Thursday afternoon.”
She agreed, and grabbed me for another peck.
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I am a San Diego native and permanent tourist. I love exploring and discovering fun things to see and do in this city. There are so many fun things to do... all of the outdoor activities, theater, concerts, events, festivals, restaurants, sports, and much more. There is definitely something for everyone in this beautiful city and I love doing it all. I made this site to share the city with you.
