10 Fun Date Ideas in Cebu under Php 500

Real romantics know that dating isn’t about breaking the bank. It’s all in the moves, not the wallet. Cebu is full of fun and exciting places. Here are some creative date ideas that won’t leave you scavenging for change at the end of the night.



1. Hour-long holiday. Luxury resorts like Shangri-La are the ideal places for a romantic get-away, but this can cost a lot. Here’s a savvy short-cut. Have cocktails at the Cowrie Cove during happy hour (4:00pm-7:00pm). There’s free parking, no entrance fee, gratis appetizers, and all drinks are at half the price. The view, the sea breeze, the overall ambiance will make you want to skip dinner and go straight to “dessert!”





2. Game night. You don’t have to go out to have fun. Invite your guy over for game night. Mad Cab, Uno, and Twister can be titillating two-player games…and it won’t cost a thing!



3. Field trip. Schedule a tour at the San Miguel Brewery in Mandaue and watch & learn how the different kinds of beer are made. Then take advantage of the free taste tests!



4. Food trip. Get yourselves out of the dinner-and-a-movie rut. Take the jeep around the city and indulge in street eats like balut, kwek-kwek, and siomai sa Tisa. These bring back memories of the good old college days…on a student’s budget!



5. Sweet Sundaes. Take your sweetheart out for ice cream or merienda. It’s inexpensive and it’s sweet (get it?).





6. Play tourist!
Take the jeepney to art galleries, museums, or any heritage spot where you can take loads of photos together. You could also take the bus and go south to visit all the churches in each town. There are a lot of sites to see outside the city. For more information about places to go, check out www.onecebu.com.



7. Dream on,  dreamer. Check the classifieds for great deals on cars or real estate. Even if you’re not really in the market, go and check them out! It will be a fun way to spend the day together, picking out your dream house with your dream guy.



8. The wonder years. Be a kid again and spend the day at St. James Amusement Park at the North Reclamation Area. Entrance is P100 and P150 during the peak season. There are fun rides and cute prizes your man can win for you. A skateboard park, inflatable zone, 600 square meters of bazaar space and a stage for the marquee show are also among the features of the park.



9. Show and tell. Being in a relationship is not only about sharing your toothbrush. It’s about sharing the things you know or enjoy. Teach your girl how to drive a stick, and maybe she can teach you how to give a really good foot rub! Learning something new is always exciting, and it’s free!





10. The hills.
Cebu is famous for its beaches, but that’s not the only way to enjoy its beauty. Go to the Top and have a picnic with your partner. You can pack some sandwiches or make a quick & hearty macaroni salad. Bring a bottle of wine and enjoy the view from the top together. The city lights and cool mountain air make for a cozy, intimate date.