With its swaying palm trees, sultry, tropical breezes and sparkling turquoise waters, Greater Miami & Miami Beach is the perfect setting for love. If you’re looking to spark romance this Valentine’s Day, choose from candlelight concerts under the stars, a breezy bay cruise and indulgent dinners. Whether you’re coupled up, looking for love or want to simply celebrate beloved friends, here are the best ways to spend Valentine’s Day.

Docked catamaran at Deering Estate — Take a romantic cruise around Biscayne Bay

Cruise Into Love

Valentines Bay Cruise: February 11

Get into the spirit of Valentine’s Day a little earlier this year. On February 11 at the Deering Estate in Palmetto Bay, set off on a Valentines Bay Cruise. Kick back with your special someone on a 45-foot catamaran, sip a complimentary glass of champagne and explore the beauty of Biscayne Bay together. The cost is $50, and you can choose from a morning or afternoon cruise.

Romantic Five-Night Escape: February 11-16

If you desire a longer getaway, set sail on Virgin Voyages' five-night, adults-only cruise on Virgin’s Scarlet Lady that sails from PortMiami to Riviera Maya, Mexico on February 11-16. It’s a trip made for passion and romance with tropical breezes, cocktails, spa treatments, dancing and dining.

Indulge In A Special Valentine’s Day Dinner

A Love Story Winery and Bistro

Show your love for that special someone by taking them to the Show Me Love six-course, preset Valentine’s dinner at A Love Story Winery and Bistro in Kendall. This restaurant is always a special spot for a date, but the romance will be dialed up on Valentine’s Day. The price is $189 per person to sit in the Blossom Room and outside covered terrace or $235 per person to dine in the Gallery Room. The second option includes a bottle of house wine and live music.

Mayfair Grill

Make reservations at Mayfair Grill in the gorgeous Mayfair House Hotel & Garden in Coconut Grove to indulge in a Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu. With its open kitchen and outdoor dining room nestled in a lush setting of plants and trickling fountains, you’ll fall in love with the menu filled with luxurious highlights, such as lobster salad with caviar, octopus al carbon, New York Wagyu steak and indulgent desserts. The dinner is $125. Also, at the hotel from February 14-17, couples can enjoy a sophisticated pairing called “Bubbles and Bites” in the Fountain Lounge. Hideaway in the lush gardens with the sounds of the fountains to enjoy a prix fixe champagne pairing with elevated snacks.

Le Jardinier

If you want to impress your loved one with dinner at a MICHELIN-rated restaurant, Le Jardinier in the Miami Design District sets the stage for romance with impeccable cuisine. Begin the evening by clinking glasses of bubbly and then work your way through a five-course Valentine’s Day menu. The price-per-person is $140. Insider’s tip: Take your sweetheart on a shopping spree through the high-end neighborhood before dinner.

Edan Bistro

Edan Bistro in North Miami is another top choice for a Valentine’s Day tasting menu and culinary magic. MICHELIN-star chef Aitor Garate Berasaluze will take your tastebuds on a journey through Spain’s Basque country with eight courses, which can be paired with wines. The price is $140 per person.

Kissaki

Celebrate your love on Valentine’s Day and through the weekend with a 17-course omakase dinner at Kissaki in Miami Beach. Omakase means “chef’s choice,” and the chef will send out four appetizers, 11 specialty nigiri, a hand roll and dessert. The price is $250 per person, and the menu will be offered February 14-18.

Harry’s Pizzeria

If you’d prefer a hands-on experience, head to Harry’s Pizzeria in Miami Beach, where couples can make their own delicious pie during an intimate pizza-making class. The evening kicks off at 6:30 with passed bites and cocktails, then the chefs will teach guests how to craft their own pizzas. Enjoy your creations paired with meatballs, polenta fries, arancini and more appetizers, then end on a sweet note with dessert. Cost is $90 per person excluding tax and tip, or $160 per couple.

Let The Music Move You

Garden D’Amore Valentine's Day Concert

Gardens and romance go together. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables is hosting a Valentine’s Day concert called Garden D’Amore. Enjoy the enchanted gardens, and when the sun goes down, settle on the lawn, where the atmosphere will come alive with music from Rhythm Street Band by Titus Music. Guests can opt for a picnic dinner, a wine and chocolate pairing or a mini-cocktail flight. The event will run from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Moonlight & Music Valentine’s Day Concert

At the Deering Estate, couples and friends can soak up soothing jazz music under the stars at the outdoor Moonlight & Music Valentine’s Day Concert. Pack a picnic or pre-order your food, and bring your own lawn chair or blanket to enjoy love songs from Melina Soochan and her jazz quintet. The concert begins at 8 p.m., and you can choose from four different entry times starting at 5:30 p.m.

Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special

Light up your Valentine’s Day evening with Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special. Talented musicians will play romantic music amid the romantic glow of candlelight at Pinecrest Gardens. During the 65-minute concert in the botanical gardens, you’ll hear renditions of sultry love songs by Whitney Houston, Sade, Anita Baker and more. Choose from two different starting times, 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Massage bed and shower at Acqualina Spa — Enjoy a day of relaxation at Acqualina Spa

Treat Your Sweetheart To A Spa Day

Pampering is another way to share intimate moments on Valentine’s Day. The destination offers an array of incredible spas that cater to couples. Acqualina Spa at Acqualina Resort & Residences On The Beach in Sunny Isles Beach and The Spa at St. Regis Bal Harbour both have special sanctuaries that cater to couples relaxation and privacy.

Calling All Singles Looking For Love

If you’re single, you don’t have to spend Valentine’s Day alone. Singles looking to mingle should head to Beaker & Gray in Wynwood, which is known for its specialty cocktails, weekly happy hour and Miami Singles Mixer. It’s a chance to meet other singles, and it’s free for women. The mixer will run from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Celebrate Galentine’s Day With Friends

Make it Galentine’s Day at the scenic rooftop Sipsip Calypso Rum Bar, which sits atop Mayfair House Hotel & Garden. Grab your best friends for an evening of drink specials and stunning panoramic views of Coconut Grove and the bay. Cheers to friendship!

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