If you’re looking for things to do in Destin, Florida to celebrate Valentine’s Day, we’ve got you covered! Or maybe you’re needing a new gift idea for your significant other.. we’ve got that too. Scroll and see all that’s going on!
2026 Valentine’s Day
Restaurants
Boathouse Oyster Bar – Go casual this Valentine’s Day with live music and oysters at Boathouse Oyster Bar.
Skybar at Edge Seafood – Relax around a fire pit at the rooftop bar, overlooking the Destin Harbor with the best sunset view in town. Below Alabama is playing from 8pm-11pm !
Bijoux – Book dinner reservations for a white tablecloth, five star dining experience at Bijoux in the Market Shops!
Seagars Prime Steakhouse – Celebrate February 13th and 14th for a romantic evening to remember! Reserve your table now: 850-622-1500
Wine Bar Destin
3 Course Valentine’s Day dinner | Oyster & Caviar and Gosset Reserve Champagne included. Friday February 14th, $70/pp beginning at 5pm!
Bitterroot – 3 Course Valentine’s Day Dinner with champagne toast! Still have a few reservations left. Visit our website to make a reservation!
Jackacudas – Love is in the air and so is our invitation to a romantic dinner at Jackacudas Seafood & Sushi this Valentine’s Day!
Make your reservation now before it’s too late! ❤️
Vintij Food & Wine – Join us February 14th for a special Valentine’s Day menu! Reservations available.
Sura Steakhouse – Try the newest Korean Steakhouse in Fort Walton Beach! This upscale restaurant has delicious drinks and a unique menu of meats and dishes cooked right on your table. A perfect date night experience!
A Valentine’s Murder Mystery Dinner at AJs on the Bayou
“Dinner To Die For” 
AJ’s on the Bayou
Treat your sweetheart to an unforgettable Valentine’s experience filled with mystery, laughter, and a little MURDER…**💖 What to Expect:**
– A delicious three-course dinner
– An interactive murder mystery experience
– The chance to solve the mystery and win prizes!
– A romantic atmosphere to celebrate with your special someone
**Bring your best detective skills and prepare for an evening filled with love, laughter, and a little bit of danger! 🕵️♂️💖
Gulfarium – Dinner for 2
Celebrate Love at our Valentine’s Dinner! This Valentine’s Day, treat your special someone to an exclusive, after-hours enchanting experience at the Gulfarium!
What’s included:
✨ Start your evening with a smile and a beverage as you explore the park after-hours.
✨ Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet and touch one of our resident penguins and learn all about these charming feathered friends.
✨ Savor a delicious 3-course meal with your loved one, surrounded by the serene beauty of our Living Sea aquarium and its tropical fish backdrop.
✨ Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Dates & Details:
📅 Spots available on February 12, 13, 14 & 15
⏰ Time: 5 PM – 7:30 PM
👫 Space is limited to 12 couples per night. Ages 21+
Create unforgettable memories this Valentine’s Day with a truly magical evening at the Gulfarium.
📞 Learn more – spaces fill quickly!
Activities
For The Love of Songwriting
Destin Songwriter Festival presents an intimate evening with Nashville recording artists to celebrate the weekend of love. Join artists like Jerrod Niemann, Jason Michael Carroll, Jessie G, Matt Wynn and more at The Alice as you hear the stories behind the songs and get a front row seat to their performance. Tickets on sale now.
Taste of the Race – Seaside, Florida
Get ready for an unforgettable evening as we kick off the SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Half Marathon + 5K Race Weekend with one of 30A’s most anticipated culinary celebrations—Taste of the Race presented by Publix! Join us on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the iconic SEASIDE® Lyceum, where the Gulf Coast’s top chefs and restaurants bring their best, competing for awards like People’s Choice, Judges’ Choice, and Chef’s Choice. Indulge in mouthwatering tastings from over a dozen talented chefs paired with complimentary fine wine, craft cocktails, and local brews, all set to lively musical entertainment. For VIP ticket holders, don’t miss early access and an exclusive set by DJ Telemitry. This is your chance to savor the best of 30A in one extraordinary night!
Harbor or Sunset Cruise on Cruisin’ Tikis Destin – Book a cruise on board a floating Tiki and watch the sunset or see the Harbor lights. Each Tiki seats 6 people, but seats are individually sold so come in pairings of any size. 
Valentine’s Day Cruise
Hop aboard Happy Life Cruises for an intimate dinner cruise designed for romance, connection, and breathtaking waterfront views around the harbor and through the bay 
3-course curated dinner by Chef Tim Creehan
Live entertainment
Your choice of a bottle of champagne OR four drinks from the bar
Romantic ambiance, music, dancing, & waterfront views
Tickets: $150 per personDinner Cruises on board the Solaris
What is more romantic on Valentine’s Day than cruising aboard a yacht, indulging in a chef-prepared meal, and dancing under the stars on a 125-foot yacht? Experience romance between the sea and sky aboard the SOLARIS yacht. Reservations are required and available online. Cruises happening February 13, 14 & 15, 2026. Your Valentine’s Day dinner cruise includes the three-hour cruise, a chef-prepared three-course meal, and live entertainment. VIP Experiences are available to include an open bar with unlimited beer, house wine, premium liquor, and frozen beverages. For those without a VIP ticket, a bar is available onboard, and beer, wine, and cocktails are available for purchase!
Stupid Cupid Valentine’s Eve Bash – Stupid Cupid is almost here—and tickets are going quickly.
If you’re planning on cocktails under the stars, dancing all night, and a DJ who knows exactly how to keep the rooftop buzzing, now’s the time to lock it in.
Friday night February 13, 8pm-11pm. Valentine’s Day Eve. No pressure. No clichés. Just vibes. Tickets are limited and expected to sell out, don’t miss it. $25/person – GET YOUR TICKETS!
Murder On The Rocks
Cocktails, charcuterie, rival crime families, and a deadly twist…experience a roaring 1920s murder mystery at On The Rocks Speakeasy Bar, in the heart of the Destin Harbor at HarborWalk Village.
Slip back into the roaring 1920s and enter the most happening speakeasy in town for Murder On The Rocks, an immersive murder mystery experience hosted at On The Rocks Speakeasy Bar in the heart of the Destin Harbor at HarborWalk Village.
Check in, grab your included libation, enjoy charcuterie, and mingle in true speakeasy fashion.
6:30 PM | Murder Mystery Show Begins
The story unfolds, clues emerge, and suspects abound.
Distillery Tour – Take your special someone on a tour of 30a Distilling Co! Each tour includes a free cocktail + the ability to sample each liquor in their lineup. You’ll tour the back distilling room and learn about the process.
Dinner & Dance Party
Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dance Party at Luna Ballroom, on February 13th at 6:30pm. Enjoy a delicious catered dinner by Emerald Coast Catering, then hit the dance floor for a romantic (and fun) night of dancing with our Luna Ballroom professionals. Grab your tickets!
Plane Ride — Book a plane ride over the beautiful Emerald Coast with Destin Flight Works! With room for up to 3 people + the pilot, this is a unique gift idea or an activity for Valentine’s Day to do together. 
Family Friendly
Axes & Ice Cream – Come out, throw axes and enjoy a Bigly ice cream donut sandwich on Valentine’s Day!
Fudpuckers – Enjoy a tour of Gator Beach while you learn the ins and outs of alligators of all ages! Stay and feed the alligators and hold a gator, get a photo with one and stay and eat. Valentine’s Day fun for the whole family!
Spa Day – Give the gift of relaxation with a day at the Spa! Massages, Facials, and more will always be a great gift idea. Some of our favorite spas: Om Relaxation Spa, Henderson Resort, and Hotel Effie Spa Lilliana.
Chocolate – Shop local at Kilwin’s for your favorite chocolate covered everything, ice cream, fudge and more. Stop by locations at Destin Commons or Grand Boulevard!
Besides Valentine’s Day, there are tons of events, Mardi Gras parades and festivals happening – Click here to see all the Destin Florida events happening in February!