The Naples Valentine’s Day Guide: Gifts, Dates & Dinner Ideas
Between miles of white sand beaches, an elevated downtown chock full of restaurants and shops, and a warmth unmatched, Naples is one of the most romantic towns in Florida. Whether you’re scrounging for last minute Valentine’s Day ideas, or looking for ways to switch up date night, this is your guide to romance in Naples.
Shopping
If your Valentine needs a fresh self-care routine, Cleansing Essentials in Bonita Springs offers small-batch, organic skin care products and candles. Pick individual items and assemble a basket yourself, or buy a pre-made, all-encompassing care package. If you want to make this gift an experience, make the candles yourselves with their private candle making classes.
For a more traditional approach, pick up a bouquet from Kaleidoscope Floral. Choose a bouquet from their Valentine’s collection, and while you’re there, browse their selection of cards and household goods for an added unique touch.
Keep things sweet with a decadent box of chocolates from Norman Love Confections or Olde Naples Chocolate—selections that will make you consider eating the entire box before you’re able to gift it. For fresh-baked goodies to enjoy together, check out our Naples dessert guide that includes everything from classic ice-cream parlors, to posh French bakeries.
Activities
Naples may be one of the only places you can stand to be outdoors in February, so enjoy the perfect, 70-degree weather with your date by taking them on a stroll through nature. Explore 170 acres of Florida’s unique flora and fauna at Naples Botanical Gardens or add native animals to the mix at Everglades Wonder Gardens in downtown Bonita Springs. Switch out your Valentine’s bouquet for a succulent or orchid at both locations’ on-site plant shops.
Take the outdoor theme a little further with time out on the open water. Book an afternoon sight-seeing tour or romantic sunset cruise aboard Miss Naples, a 48′ custom built Catamaran, for an extra special Valentine’s excursion. For a more elevated experience, embark on the Naples Princess, a 105′ luxury yacht, complete with a full dining service.
For an indoor experience, spend some time with Artis-Naples. During the day, take in artistic works at The Baker Museum and Hayes Hall Galleries, and at night enjoy a performance at the Naples Philharmonic.
Date Night Reimagined
When dinner reservations seem unobtainable, use the Naples landscape to your advantage. Pre-order a fully customizable, elegant charcuterie board from The Board House and pick up a bottle from Nat Nat Naples’ curated selection of natural wines. Find a private spot on one of Naples’ quiet beaches and dig in as the sun sets.
Turn your dinner date into a team-building exercise by making your Valentine work for their dinner this year. Join chef Brian Roland for an intimate, customizable cooking class at Crave Culinare—an opportunity to learn cooking basics or dabble in new culinary techniques. For a more playful baking experience, take your skills to Carole’s Place, where you can learn French baking basics and taste-test your teamwork.
Dinner
With an ambience unlike anything else in Naples and a fixed Valentine’s Day menu complete with a Wagyu filet, lobster dumplings, and lava cake, Blackbird is the place to be for those that enjoy modern Asian with flair.
For something a little more classic and with an equally rich ambience, take your date to Tulia Italian Steak for fresh bread, caviar, and steaks specially grilled over Floridian white oak wood. Or for a more coastal, Monte-Carlo inspired Italian dinner, La Salière Naples offers classics like lasagna, seabass, and vodka rigatoni, paired with an extensive selection of cocktails and wine.
If you prefer to dine with your toes in the sand, take your Valentine to the Turtle Club and enjoy fresh seafood like stuffed shrimp and Thai-spiced swordfish beachside. If you love seafood but prefer it indoors, Dusk at the Ritz-Carlton serves sushi, small plates, and cocktails in a low-light, intimate setting.
When a quality beverage is at the forefront of your mind, take your date to The Warren, where you will experience high-end American fare and a library of whisky in a golden atmosphere.
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