Valentine’s Day in Central Florida

With the day of love quickly approaching, it is that time to book appointments, make reservations, and solidify your plans to make for a very romantic day for you and your loved one. Here’s a guide with some ideas on how to spend your Valentine’s Day in Central Florida.

How to Spend a Romantic Valentine’s Day in Central Florida

With COVID-19 in mind, we’ve included outdoor activities and restaurants that offer to go options.

Valentine’s Day in Winter Haven

Breakfast/Brunch

• Start your morning out with a romantic coffee date at Richard’s Fine Coffee or N+1 Coffee
• Brunch together with bottomless mimosas at Tempo 1930 or First Watch
• Nutwood offers an entirely unique farm to table menu with a beautiful outdoor dining atmosphere

Activities

• Enjoy a couple’s massage at Posh Salon & Day Spa
• Enjoy Valentine’s Day at Bok Tower Gardens with a special outdoor concert on the Oval Lawn featuring the incredible music of Steamin Jazz

Dinner Restaurants

• Have a romantic and fine dining experience at Arabella’s Ristorante
• Enjoy a sunset dinner at Harborside on Lake Shipp

Flowers & Gifts

• Find the perfect gift for her at The Shop, 417 Boutique by Cate, or Little Studio Interiors
• Look for a gift for him at Andy Thornal Company
• Send your loved one a beautiful bouquet of flowers from Angelic Flowers, Golden Petal Designs, or Lasater Flowers
• Make the special occasion complete with balloons from Amy’s Cards, Party, & More

Valentine’s Day in Lakeland

Breakfast

• Enjoy a coffee date and yummy pastries at Concord Coffee or The Poor Porker
• Enjoy a combination of modern and traditional southern fair during brunch at Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar

Activities

• Paint pottery together at PicassoZ Art Café
• Have a picnic and walk through the beautiful gardens at Hollis Gardens

Dinner Restaurants

• Nineteen61 is offering a unique 5-course Valentine’s Day dining experience prepared by their executive chef
• Enjoy a candle-lit, authentic Italian dinner at Scarpa’s Italian

Flowers & Gifts

• Find the perfect gift for your significant other at Scout & Tag, Yates & Hagan, or Twenty Seven
• Send your loved one a beautiful bouquet of flowers from Mrs. D’s Flower Shop, Tyler Floral Shoppe, or Bloom Shakalaka (located inside The Joinery)