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6 Fun Date Night Ideas in Orange County

Date night is essential for any relationship. It gives you a chance to get out of the house and spend quality time with your significant other. But sometimes, finding new ideas for date night can be tricky. That’s why we’ve put together this list of eight unique and fun date night ideas in Orange County that aren’t just dinner and a movie!

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Race Go-Karts

Get your competitive juices flowing and head to one of Orange County’s many go-karting tracks. Pick your favorite, then put the pedal to the metal and see who will come out on top!

Photo: K1 Speed

K1 Speed in Anaheim and Irvine

If you are ready to go fast, K1 Speed is where you want to go. The go-karts at K1 are the fastest in the industry and can reach speeds up to 45MPG. Most locations have an arcade, pool tables, and a cafe, making K1 Speed a one-stop date night.

K1 Speed Hours:
Mondays-Thursdays: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fridays: 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 12:00AM
Sundays: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

Special K1 Speed Offers (call your local K1 Speed to see if these offers are available at your location):

  • Tuesdays: Buy two races, get a third race for free.
  • Wednesdays: For only $50, get two 12-lap Arrive & Drive and a $10 game card for the arcade.
  • Happy Hour Monday- Thursday from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Enjoy $5 domestic beer, $6 import beer, $7 craft beer, and $7 glasses of wine at Paddock Lounge café.
  • Military & First Responder Discount: $5 off a regularly priced one-race package.

Special K1 Speed Race Nights:

  • Fast Thursday: Be the fastest racer and win free races!

Anaheim Address:
1000 N Edward Ct, Anaheim, CA 92806
Irvine Address:
17221 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92614

For more information, head to K1 Speed.

Climb Some (Indoor) Rocks

Have you thought about going indoor rock climbing for your next date night? Not only will you get some exercise, but it’s also a great way to bond with your date as you work together to conquer the wall.

Sender One – Indoor Rock Climbing

If you drive the 55 through Santa Ana, you have probably seen the Sender One building. Inside this building is indoor rock climbing heaven. The climbing structures are fun and colorful, with some walls as high as 50ft. There is a mandatory intro class if it is your first time at Sender One, but a day pass and rentals are included with your intro class fee (reservations are required).

Climbing, Yoga, & Fitness Center Hours:
Monday – Friday: 6 am – 11 pm
Saturday: 8 am – 8 pm
Sunday: 8 am – 6 pm

Sender City Hours:
Monday – Friday: 10:30 am-6:30 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am-7:30 pm
Sunday: 9:30 am-5:30 pm

Groupon Deals:

Sender One Pricing:

  • Day Passes: $32
  • Day Pass with Rental Gear: $39
  • 10-Punch Pass: $289
  • Sender City (1-hr open climb): $32

Sender One Address:
1441 S. Village Way, Santa Ana, CA 92705

For more information, head to Sender One.

Hangar 18 – Indoor Rock Climbing

Whatever level of indoor rock climbing you do, Hangar 18 has something you can climb. If you are a brand-new climber, there is a mandatory intro class that you will need to take. The course is 30 minutes and includes a climbing day class and rental shoes. Currently, there are three Hangar 18 locations in Orange County: Mission Viejo, Orange, and San Clemente.

Hanger 18 Hours:
Mondays – Thursdays: 10am – 10pm
Fridays: 10am – 9pm
Saturdays & Sundays: 10am – 8pm

Hanger 18 Groupon Deals

Hangar 18 Address in Mission Viejo:
23812 Vía Fabricante a4, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Hangar 18 Address in Orange:
1547 W Struck Ave Suite A, Orange, CA 92867
Hangar 18 Address in San Clemente:
1031 Calle Trepadora unit a, San Clemente, CA 92673

Orange County Indoor Climbing Gyms

Take Your Date Bowling

Bowling is a fun and unique date night idea. In Orange County, there are plenty of bowling alleys to choose from, with some offering more than just the traditional alley. Here are some of our favorite bowling alleys:

Lucky Strike

Located in Orange, Lucky Strike is not your typical bowling alley. This upscale bowling lounge offers an onsite bar with food and specialty cocktails, flat-screen TVs, pool tables, and shuffleboard. But why is Lucky Strike an excellent place for date night? After 9 pm, Lucky Strike is 21+, and before 9 pm, all minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Lucky Strike Hours:
Mondays – Thursdays: 4pm – 12am
Fridays: 2pm – 12am
Saturdays: 12 pm – 1am
Sundays: 12pm -10pm

Lucky Strike Pricing:

  • Open – 6 pm $17 per person per Hour
  • 6 pm – Close  $22 per person per hour

Lucky Strike Address:
20 City Blvd W Suite G – 2, Orange, CA 92868

For more information, head to Lucky Strike.

Orange County Bowling Alleys

Throw some Axes on Your OC Date Night

If you are looking for an adrenaline-filled date night, then axe throwing is the right choice! Indoor axe throwing is becoming increasingly popular and the perfect place for a fun and unique date night.

Sauced BBQ and Spirits

Sauced BBQ and Spirits in Orange is an excellent place to experience axe throwing. Not only can you show off your ax-throwing skills, but you can also enjoy a delicious meal before or after your date night adventure.

Sauced BBQ and Spirits Hours:
Sunday – Thursday 11am – 10pm
Friday – Saturday 11am – Midnight

FAQs:

  • Reservations for axe throwing can only be made for groups of four or more. So if you want, make it a double date night. If only two of you are axe throwing, you can walk in and put your name on a waitlist.
  • Don’t forget to wear closed-toed shoes.
  • The time it takes to throw axes: Those with axe-throwing reservations with four or more people have 1 hour to throw axes. Walk-in guests are offered 30-minute timeslots.

Sauced BBQ and Spirits Prices:

  • For Hour Long Reservations: $30 per person
  • For 30-minute walk-ins: $15 per person

Sauced BBQ and Spirits Address:
1535 W. Katella Avenue, Orange, CA 92867

For more information, head to Sauced BBQ and Spirits.

Orange County Axe Throwing Locations

Play Arcade Games Like Kids

Arcade date nights are growing in popularity, making date nights fun. Orange County has plenty of arcades, each more fun than the next. Here are some of our favorite Orange County arcades for adults:

Mission Control

Mission Control in Downtown Santa Ana is the perfect date night spot. Not only do they have classic arcade games and pinball machines, but they also have specialty cocktails.

Mission Control Hours:
Monday – Closed
Tuesday – Thursday 5:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Friday 5pm – 1:30am
Saturday 1pm – 1:30am
Sunday 1pm – 10:30pm

Mission Control Address:
515 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92701

For more information, head to Mission Control.

Off The Wall Social

If you are looking for a date night spot with more than just classic arcade games, Off The Wall in Huntington Beach is the place to go. This date night spot also offers bowling, laser tag, and other attractions to make date nights fun. They also provide food and drinks to make it a one-stop date night.

Off the Wall Social Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 12:00 pm to 12:00 am
Friday: 12:00 pm to 1:00 am
Saturday: 10:00 am to 1:00 am
Sunday: 10:00 am to 12:00 am  

Off The Wall Social Address:
7227 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA, 92647

For more information, head to Off The Wall Social.

Orange County Arcades and Entertainment Centers

Here are some arcades and entertainment centers found in Orange County:

Head to The Driving Range

If you want an outdoor date night, hitting golf balls at the driving range is a great idea. Orange County has some beautiful golf ranges offering fun and laughter on date nights. Here are some of our favorite Orange County Golf Ranges:

The Islands Golf Center

The Islands Golf Center is an excellent place for a date night. It features 13 floating targets and 82 hitting stalls. There is an onsite kitchen for all your snacking needs. Islands Golf Center is conveniently located by popular Anaheim breweries if you want to grab a beer after hitting some balls.

The Islands Golf Center Hours:
Mondays: 3 pm – 10:30 pm
Tuesdays- Sundays: 7 am – 10:30 pm
Last Bucket Sold at 9:30 pm

The Islands Golf Center Prices:

  • Rental Clubs: $3
  • Small Bucket: $8
  • Medium Bucket: $11
  • Large Bucket $13

The Islands Golf Center Address:
14893 E Ball Rd, Anaheim, CA 92806

For more info, head to The Islands Golf Center.

Olympic Golf Zone

Olympic Golf Zone in Buena Park is not your Grandpa’s driving range. Instead of hitting balls outside, Olympic Golf Zone brings the driving range inside with their driving range simulator. They also have a baseball simulator, pub food, and drinks to complete your date night.

Olympic Golf Zone Hours:
Sunday – Thursday 11am – 1 am
Friday – Saturday 11 am – 2 am

Olympic Golf Zone Address:
6988 Beach Blvd #B208, Buena Park, CA 90621

For more information, head to Olympic Golf Zone.

Orange County Driving Ranges

Here is a list of all the driving ranges located in Orange County:

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Ready to have some date night fun in Orange County? With these date night ideas, you will have a great time with your date and create some memories that will last a lifetime! So grab your date and get ready for fun date nights in Orange County. Happy Date Night! 🙂

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