5 best places to visit on valentines day in Lagos that are budget-friendly

Valentine is the season of love, so everyone is seeking ways to give their loved ones a treat. Where can you go on valentines day in Lagos? What are the best places to visit on valentines day in Lagos?

The usual expectation is a valentines day gift. If you need gift ideas to buy for her, check out my 32 best gift ideas perfect for every woman on your list. These gift ideas for her will cater to your mother, sister, friend, colleague, or girlfriend.

Also, you can choose to go out to a restaurant. Restaurants usually experience a high influx as well as other stalls or shops. If you would prefer to eat out, here are the 10 best restaurants in Lagos that are budget-friendly. However, you can choose to go out to vacation spots instead this valentine. Here is a list of 5 places to visit on valentines day that are budget-friendly too.

Best places to visit on valentines day in Lagos

So, if you’re on a budget, these top 5 best places to visit on valentines day are worth it. Most of these spots are free to access while others are at a token fee. Whether it’s for a romantic getaway or time off with your loved ones, it is a perfect valentine’s gift.

Tarkwa Bay beach

A budget-friendly environment that is serene, and cozy with a breezy feel is Tarkwa bay beach. This is a suitable location for valentine’s day especially if your loved ones don’t mind a dip in the water/ the serenity that comes with a walk on a sandy beach.

It is quite cheap and easy to access via boat/ferry at CMS. With as little as 2,000 naira, you visit this fun beach while creating enjoyable memories with your beloved. (the total cost comprising; gate fee- 300, tent inclusive of seats- 500, etc.).

You don’t need to go with loads of items as most of the things you need for a lovely vacation are available on the beach. If you need what to wear to the beach or food to eat, it is also available at the beach. There is an assortment of fun activities you can do to enjoy your valentine’s day at Takwa bay beach.

Johnson Jakande Tinubu park, Ikeja

Another place to visit and enjoy valentine’s on a budget is Johnson Jakande Tinubu park located at Ikeja. It is easy to access with no gate fee attached. The environment is serene with lovely huts, your water fountain, a children’s playground, etc.

To top it off there is free wifi access to all your social media use. ( you don’t want to do work stuff with the free wi-fi while on valentine’s vacation, just enjoy your time together). There are lots of fun activities that can be done at this park.

This vacation spot is a short distance from Ikeja city mall, so you can give your loved ones a double treat at Ikeja. i.e. shopping for gifts or goodies from the shopping and then visiting the park for recreational purposes.

Interestingly this park is adjacent to the Ndubuisi Kanu park. if you looking to have maximum fun around Ikeja city; visit a shopping mall to buy stuff for a little picnic or get together, visit JJT park for recreation as well as Ndubuisi Kanu park all in one day. This is an easy way to enjoy valentine’s on a budget with your loved ones.

Jhalobia parks and Gardens

Another of the places to visit on valentines day in Lagos is Jhalobia parks and garden. Jhalobia park and garden is yet another interesting recreational park where you can enjoy valentine’s with your loved ones. It is located at Hajj campground, a few walking distances from NAHCO, Airport road, Lagos.

It is a serene private park with a green landscape and lush vegetation for the perfect getaway on a budget. This private park is suitable for a romantic getaway with bae or a valentine’s outing with your beloved. The gate fee for entry per person is 2000 naira. A simple get-together, love feast, or picnic at this serene private park is a good way of enjoying valentines with your loved ones.

Nike Art Gallery

Another of the budget-friendly places to visit on valentines day in Lagos is the Nike art gallery. A visit to the Nike art gallery located at Lekki elegushi road, Lekki is another affordable way of enjoying Valentine’s with your loved ones.

Nike art gallery comprises a collection of artwork and some handcrafted items or sculptures. You and your loved ones can enjoy the lovely paintings or artwork on display at the gallery. The gallery is free to enter hence you only have to pay for your fare to Lekki.

You can also shop some of the artworks and handcrafted items at the gallery.

Ndubuisi Kanu Park, Ikeja.

Another affordable way to enjoy Valentine on a budget is by taking a trip to Ndubuisi Kalu park at Ikeja. It is located just behind JJTpark. It is also free to access. One interesting thing about this park is that it is like a mini shopping mall.

You can visit this park with your loved with going about too many things. There is an assortment of things you shop for at this park; ankara clothing, swimsuit, Ankara accessories, artwork, and some food huts barbecues, sun, etc. You can great fun giving your loved ones a treat at this park.

These 5 places you can visit on a budget are a simple, easy, and cheap way to enjoy valentine’s without having to be conscious of your account balance. It is also a way to do something unique from the usual luxury dinners, restaurant outings, or buying them a large bouquet of red roses. Create enjoyable and fun memories at these places while still on a budget.

How do you plan to spend this Valentine’s? Feel free to share your thoughts on other budget-friendly ways to enjoy valentine.