Valentine's Day is fast-approaching, so it's time to start thinking about what to get your special someone if you haven't already. There are the usual go-to's like flowers and chocolates, but it's always more exciting to find a new way to keep the romance alive. Think outside the heart-shaped box this year and check out our list of gift ideas for Valentine's Day in Tampa.
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Flowers & Accessories
If you're looking to get flowers for your sweetie, Tailored Twig can create a masterpiece for you! If you want your gift to keep giving, long after Valentine's Day, consider their virtual floral design class.
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If you're looking to buy some bling for your girl, try DKM for trendy yet classic pieces. They have a wide range of prices, so you'll definitely be able to find something within your budget. All of their pieces are to die for, and your significant other is bound to fall in love with whatever you get them as well as fall in love with you just a little bit more.
Specialty Food
Spoil that special someone with one of the best ice cream shops in Tampa! Oh Yeah Creamery has some of the best ice cream and customizable soft-serve in the Bay area. Get all the toppings that Oh Yeah Creamery has to offer. Buy your sweetie a gift card to use all year-round so they'll think of you every time they get a craving ice cream and all its deliciousness.
Instead of buying the traditional gift of chocolates, switch it up with Toffee to Go. This spot is renowned across Tampa, and they provide amazing options for gifts. Any flavor of toffee is absolutely incredible, so you can't go wrong no matter what you end up buying.
Cheese Please & Clooney's Wine Bar Tampa
For Valentine’s Day, Cheese Please is offering a special two-hour wine tasting for you and your loved one. This is the perfect way to spend your night for the two of you: tasting wine, cheeses, and chocolates. It’s an ideal gift to give your significant other that is more than something tangible but rather an opportunity to spend time together and make memories.
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Harry Waugh Dessert Room at Bern's
Of course, the most classic Tampa date for Valentine’s Day is to go to the city’s most romantic restaurant, Bern's Steak House. However, this is not always the most feasible option, but there's a loophole. You can always go up to the Bern’s Dessert Room, one of the best parts of the experience regardless.
Any of their delicious desserts are incredible, and you still have access to Bern's renowned wine list. The intimate, dimly-lit booths provide the perfect romantic setting for your evening. Just make sure to get there at an-off hour because it's first-come, first-serve and those who dined for dinner will have first priority.
Concert Experience
If you have a band or artist that you share a common love for, grab a ticket to an upcoming show in Tampa. There's a grand lineup of shows coming to the city, so you're guaranteed to find one that both of you will love.
No matter your taste in music, there are a variety of concerts in Tampa coming so give your bae something to look forward to with tickets to their favorite artists' next show!
With our list of Valentine's Day gift ideas in Tampa, you'll be showing love to both your sweetheart and local businesses.
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