Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s the day for you and your boo to celebrate, well, being you and your boo! It’s a day for love. It’s a day to remind your partner how much you love them. It’s a day to show them how much you love them too, and that’s why going out on Valentine’s Day has become so important.
When it comes to Valentine’s Day date ideas there are a lot of options. You are going to want to pick one that matches your relationship style and your personalities. If you want to try something out of the box for Valentine’s Day, go for it. If you want to keep it cozy and stay in on Valentine’s Day, go for it! Let’s be real, staying in really isn’t a bad option, especially with how pricey things can get on Valentine’s Day.
If your mind is coming to a blank on planning that Valentine’s Day date, or if there are just too many options you can’t even think right straight, here is a handy guide on some of the best Valentine’s Day Date ideas, whether you’re staying in or going out.

12 Memorable Valentine’s Day Date Ideas
1. Make a reservation at their favorite restaurant
OK, we know you’re probably thinking that dinner at a restaurant is cliche. But make it romantic and sentimental by grabbing a reservation at their favorite restaurant, or one that means a lot to you both. It could be the one you had your first date at, you got engaged at, or is sentimental for any other reason. Most restaurants will have Valentine’s Day decorations up or specials happening to make things feel even more romantic. Try and book the table with the best view, too!
2. Surprise them with lunch at work
Chances are you’re working on Valentine’s Day. If you’re able to, surprise them with lunch at work! Either pack something special into their work bag before they head out, or have something delivered to them at the office or to their place if they WFH. If you can swing bringing lunch to them yourself, that’ll make things even lovelier!
3. Plan a spa day
There’s just something so romantic and relaxing about a couple’s massage, isn’t there? Plan a spa day for you and your boo to enjoy together. You can go all out and spend the day at the spa or you can book a couple’s massage and get some relaxation together.
4. Book a cooking class
Cooking together can be so much fun! No matter if what you cooked came out great or not, you’re making memories together that’ll last. If it does come out great (which we’re sure it will!) you have a delicious meal to share together after wards, too.
5. Take a dance lesson
What’s sexier than dancing?! Especially if you choose to learn a dance like the salsa. It may be stepping out of your comfort zones, but it’ll really spice things up for you both, in a new and fun way. Plus, it’s a date night idea you likely don’t already do on the reg. Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to channel that sexy alter-ego you both have!

6. Recreate your first date
What was your first date? Was it to the movies? Was it grabbing coffee? Was it meeting up at the local park? Valentine’s Day is such a cute day to recreate what that first date was! It’s the date that started it all, why wouldn’t you want to enjoy it all over again on the most romantic day of the year?
7. Order in
If you don’t want to be bothered with the high price of going out on Valentine’s Day, stay in! If you don’t feel like cooking, order in! Try a new restaurant you’ve never been before or order a bunch of different cuisines to enjoy all from the comfort of snuggles of your couch.
8. Make each other’s favorite meals
If you do enjoy cooking and want to stay in, make each other’s favorite meals! You can even make it into a fun competition of who can re-create their partner’s favorite dinner dish faster and better. You’ll be getting creative in the kitchen together, without needing to leave the house.
9. Have a money free date
Love don’t cost a thing, right? Spend Valentine’s Day enjoying a money free date! There are a lot of things you can do that are free, like going for a long walk together or a bike ride. You can cozy up on the couch with a movie or take an online workout class together. You can even get your competitive sides going by having a game night or working on a puzzle together.

10. Go for an aimless drive
Doesn’t it seem as though some of the best conversations happen when you’re in the car together? Go for an aimless drive. Explore neighborhoods you’ve never been in before. Get in the car and start driving. You can a romantic playlist to play in the car, too, to get the romance vibes going. Use this time to really talk to each other about your hopes and dreams and how far you’ve come since last Valentine’s Day.
12. Take the day off
If you have the PTO, why not use it for Valentine’s Day? You and your boo can really spend quality time together by both taking the day off and having your date night be a day date! Things will be less crowded and you may even be able to enjoy doing multiple things together, since you have much more time to be together – the whole day is yours.
13. Plan a romantic weekend together
Yes, this is a pricier option, but if you have the funds, turn Valentine’s Day into Valentine’s weekend! Book a romantic getaway for you and your boo.
Think about it – when was the last time you had a Bae-cation? It can be a staycation close to home or you can go all out and visit a city that you’ve never visited before. Make a whole weekend of memories together.

No matter how you spend Valentine’s day, remember that ultimately it’s just a day. Whether you are celebrating romantic, platonic, or self-love this year, embrace it!