Are you looking for a special place to share a picnic lunch with your sweetheart? 

If so, Washington state has places along the Pacific Ocean, amongst the mountain ranges, in the National parks, on islands, near the beach, with views of whales, lighthouses, the Seattle skyline, and beautiful lush gardens.

Before you check out a destination check the Web site for reservation and pass requirements, as well as amenities, and prohibited items.  Be sure to check seasonal updates on all locations.  Many of these picnic hot spots are located in the mountains and have snow on the roads until as late as July.

Below is a list of some romantic picnic spots to check out:  

Mitchell Bay Landing
2101 Mitchell Bay Road, Friday Harbor, San Juan Islands
http://mitchellbaylanding.com
This romantic destination has plenty of sandy beaches to lay a blanket, eat a picnic lunch, and watch the spectacular sunsets.  

Mt. Baker-Sonqualmie National Forest
Heather Meadows, 2930 Wetmore Avenue, Everett

Glacier Peak Wilderness
Mountain Loop Scenic Byway
www.fs.fed.us
This National forest includes waterfalls, and mountain views for a quiet, romantic picnic. Check out the Web site for facilities and amenities offered.

Artist Point
State Route 542, Mt. Baker
Info: 360-856-5700, email:dgay@fs.fed.us
The road to Artist Point is 2.7 miles long, and boasts 360-degree views of Mount Shuksan and Mount Baker.   This destination opens in July and closes in September.  So if you want to picnic here there is a short window of opportunity.  Trails weave through meadows filled with flowers, ridges, over volcanic debris, and past abandoned gold mines.   

Hurricane Ridge, Mt. Baker
http://www.nps.gov/olym
This picnic hot spot contains beaches, rain forest valleys, mountain peaks, and plants and animals.

Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend 
Fort Worden State Park is a 434-acre park that contains two miles of saltwater shoreline and some old fort buildings.  The park contains a bluff that overlooks the Puget Sound.   

Washington Park Arbotoreum
2300 Arboretum Drive E, Seattle
http://depts.washington.edu/uwbg/gardens
Located on the shores of Lake Washington, the Arbotoreum is managed by UW and the City of Seattle.  This 230-acre park includes plants not found anywhere else.  There are several places here to have a picnic.  

Seahurst Park, SW Seahurst Park Rd, Burien
www.seahurstpark.org/
Seahurst Park opened in the 1960s, on property that was originally owned by Robert S. Fox, who also owned the Seattle Lumber Company. Seahurst Park offers a saltwater beach, picnic shelters and tables, a play area, and several trails. This site has a number of romantic spots to picnic located off the beaten path.

Chateau Ste. Michelle
14111 NE 145th Street, Woodinville, Wash.
www.ste-michelle.com
The oldest in the State of Washington, this vineyard is a true romantic environment guaranteed to make any picnic a special one.  In addition to being located on 87-acres of wooded grounds, the vineyard is home to summer concerts by such people as Steve Martin, Martina McBride, Harry Connick Jr., Blondie, and others.  For a complete list of summer concerts visit the Web site.