<human>: We live in Southern California (closer to Orange County than San Diego or Los Angeles. The anniversary is in August and my wife *really* wants to go to Cambria for a weekend. Cambria is:

1. Far
2. Expensive
3. But, we both like it

It's possible - and we can totally do it, but staying at the Blue Dolphin Inn is nearly $400/night. I don't particularly want to drop a grand on just lodging for 2 days. There are other places to stay, but she wants to stay there (we did a few years ago and it was fucking awesome.)

So I was thinking that we'd stay around here and find a better use for that money. Maybe stay in Newport/Huntington Beach and go to dinner and a show? Something that would be out of the ordinary - dress up, go out (especially out without the kids), but simultaneously, not be ridiculously expensive. BTW, we already have Disneyland passes, so going there is out. Something else to consider - timing. Timing is **not important**. We were discussing going to Cambria in September, so we can do this any time. 

I feel like we've become creatures of habit - and we're losing that thing that made us fall in love in the first place. I want to do something different, go somewhere different, be someone different - just for a night. Now, I know that's not fair - you don't know me, and I don't know you. But I'm eager to hear some ideas. Even if it's something I'd never consider. 

Lastly, we've been fighting an awful lot lately. The only time we aren't is when I'm at work, so I need to put quite a bit of effort into this. 

Oh - not really looking for gift ideas. Would rather stay somewhere and go out, etc.

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<bot>: Not creative man has wedding anniversary in August. Ideas wanted. Will pay up to +1 karma per reply. Inquire within.