How to celebrate Valentine’s Day without going to a frat party

Though it might be tempting to spend Valentine’s Day — or maybe you prefer to call it Single’s Awareness Day — at a frat party, secretly hating on all the people who are happily in relationships, there are many other (better) activities you can do. Here’s 14 (what a random number!) for you.

1. Watch Fifty Shades of Grey.

Maybe you haven’t read the book because you’re too embarrassed about what others will think, but the thought has definitely crossed your mind. Satisfy your curiosity by heading to L.A. Live to catch a showing of the new movie.

2. Go to the beach.

Saturday’s forecast calls for sun all day with temperatures in the 80s. Take advantage of this California winter by spending time by the ocean in Santa Monica or Manhattan Beach.

3. Try a low-key restaurant.

There’s a good chance all the popular restaurants will be fully booked, so try an unconventional restaurant that people don’t think of going to on Valentine’s Day. Merkato Ethiopian Restaurant & Market boasts high Yelp reviews and isn’t too far from USC.

4. Organize Galentine’s Day with your closest friends.

Arguably the best take-away from Parks and Rec, Galentine’s Day is a celebration of friends (and only friends) via breakfast foods. Head over to Jacks N Joe for pancakes and appreciate the people in your life.

5. Take a weekend trip to Joshua Tree.

Utilize the three-day weekend by getting a group to go to Joshua Tree for a short camping trip. Starry skies….what more could you want?

6. Have a movie night.

Are you too lazy to get out of bed to go to a theater? Then get comfy in your dorm room or your apartment with some close friends and watch three movies in a row, or more, if you’re feeling up to it.

7. Take a hike.

Spend your day scaling mountains and feeling good about yourself with a hike. Since it’ll be hot, try going early.

8. Make a single-serving mug cake.

Super easy and super satisfying at the same time. Test out a new single-serving mug cake recipe! All you need is ingredients and a microwave.

Recipe here

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9. Go on a fancy date with your best friend.

Give yourself an excuse to dress up!

10. Binge-watch a new show.

You have to take advantage of the fact that Friends is now on Netflix.

11. Watch the men’s basketball team take on Oregon State.

2 p.m. Galen Center. Be there. Schedule is here.

12. Make a care package for your closest long-distance friend.

Show your appreciation by making a meaningful care package. It’ll definitely bring a smile to his or her face.

13. Buy a homeless person dinner.

Spend your day doing good!

14. If all else fails, go to Menlo.