Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love. Especially love shared with a cherished partner. It’s a day to set aside time to spend with your partner and indulge a little, or a lot, in things that make you both happy.
Bishop is a wintertime playground that offers a unique experience for lovers of all ages and abilities to connect, not only with each other, but with nature. You may have time to plan a whole day’s worth of places to go, activities to do, food to eat, things to see, and objects to buy. But most of all, it’s a day to spend time with each other.
Here’s a smorgasbord of Valentine’s treats you can choose from. We’ve put together a full day itinerary for leisurely lovers and amorous adventurers of food, activity, relaxation, and gift giving. Do all, part, or mix-and-match from these suggestions to enjoy this special day with someone special.
Begin with Breakfast
Valentine’s Day in Bishop offers the perfect backdrop for a leisurely breakfast with a loved one. Choose from a delightful array of eateries: cozy traditional diners serving hearty local fare, trendy brunch spots with innovative menus, cafés with fresh and healthy options, international cuisine restaurants offering exotic flavors, or a charming bakery with flaky pastries and aromatic coffee.
Pick an intimate setting with vintage charm or an outdoor table with views of the majestic Sierra Nevada. Capture a photo of the moment. Perhaps toast with sparkling mimosas. So many ways and so many great choices to get your day off to a delectable romantic start.
Morning Gift Giving
What better gift than the gift of time? Follow up your satisfying meal with an easy hand-in-hand stroll along the Bishop Creek Canal pathways on the outskirts of town. Check out easy local walks here.
Dress in layers as the day could be anything from cold to warm, with the possibility of a chilly breeze to ruffle your hair and put color in your cheeks. Breathe in the fresh air and lift your gaze to the mountains on either side of this beautiful, broad valley.
Back in town! Spoil your loved one with a gift that is uniquely Bishop. Stroll downtown and visit several of the many locally owned stores that offer a range of items from sporting goods to home décor, books and souvenirs to handcrafted objects of art that will be a sweet reminder of this special day together.
Check out our Specialty Stores for great gift ideas here.
Lunch Lovers
Is this the moment for you and your significant other to make time for a memorable meal together? Slide into a comfortable booth or a quiet table for a romantic lunch date. Complement a made-from-scratch meal with a locally crafted brew.
On a warm winter day, be adventurous. Grab a bagged lunch from a local eatery or food truck and get out into our big backyard. Find a secluded spot for a romantic picnic.
Afternoon Play
Science has shown that a good meal of carbs and sugars triggers the ‘sleep’ and ‘happy’ hormones in the body. Capitalize on this warm and fuzzy feeling by going for a lazy hot soak at Keough’s Hot Springs just 8‑miles south of Bishop. Keep each other company in the soothing waters of the hot soaking pool, or swim and splash together in the bigger warm swimming pool.
Après soak—time to stimulate relaxed muscles and revive the senses by taking a short stroll up the hillside path behind the baths. It’s an easy rambling walk that will give you a lovely view of the Owens River and the White Mountains beyond.
Want more stimulation? Bring your bikes and ride the roads or trails that offer miles of uninterrupted cycling on pavement or dirt. Look at our page dedicated to biking here and find the right ride for you and your lovable bike buddy.
Drinks & Dinner
As the sun sets on your delightful day raise a glass and toast to your love at one of the many pubs and bars. Continue the love feast with a long, luscious meal at a fine dining establishment. There are all kinds of tempting treats to tantalize your tastebuds in relaxing and inviting spaces. You may need a reservation, so if this on the Valentine’s card for you be sure to book in advance.
It’s Valentine’s Day. Indulge. Be creative.
Find the perfect eatery for your Valentine’s Day meals in our Restaurants directory here.
Don’t Drive
Bishop is a welcoming, walkable town that offers a delightful mix of lodging, dining, shopping, and entertainment, while serving as a gateway to outdoor adventures in the spectacular Eastern Sierra.
After a long day of sharing and caring, it’s time for a luxurious night together.
Plan your romantic getaway so you can walk to your room or lodge after dinner and drinks, and sink into a glorious slumber of satisfaction from a day filled with love.
Look at our informative lodging page here and book direct.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Call (760) 873-8405 or come into the Bishop Visitor Center, at 690 N. Main St., for more information about lovely things to do and sweet places to go on Valentine’s Day and any other day in Bishop.
Written by:
Gigi de Jong
Gigi is “crazy mad in love with Bishop.” Since moving here in 2006 she has made it her mission to participate in as many of the outdoor activities as possible. She learned to snowboard, improved upon her very average climbing skills, took long hikes, has driven up and down innumerable mountain roads and 4x4 tracks, cycled and occasionally tumbled down mountain bike trails, taken to the roads on a bicycle or motorcycle – sometimes for fun and sometimes to commute, and successfully completed her first attempt at a triathlon. She spent 10 months touring the western US and Canada on a bicycle and after 4,000 plus miles returned to Bishop – for the beauty of the place and the spirit of the community. “My soul belongs here,” she says.
