Valentine’s Day Gift Guide with Local Destin Businesses

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to show some love to small businesses while also giving your significant other a thoughtful gift. Whether you’re shopping for your spouse or a gal-entine, let’s skip the generic flowers and chocolates from the grocery store and opt for a meaningful, local present. From romantic experiences to personalized keepsakes, here’s your guide to finding the perfect Valentine’s Day gift in Destin.

Candle From Salty Scents

Salty Scents is locally owned and they hand pour all of the soy candles and wax melts at their shop in Fort Walton Beach. These non-toxic candles are created with high-quality, clean fragrance oils that are made from essential oils and other natural oils. Many of their scents and candle names are inspired by Destin and the Emerald Coast, but they also have a fun Valentine’s Day collection that offers limited editions such as:

• Love Bomb: a lovely mix of lavender and vanilla
• XO: notes of orange, bergamot, coconut, gardenia, and amber
• Mermaid Kiss: a sweet and warm scent with notes of fig, sea salt, brown sugar, and green floral

Custom Charm Necklace From Sea Charms by Karrah

Give her a truly meaningful piece of jewelry this Valentine’s Day with a custom charm necklace from Sea Gems by Karrah. This cute charm bar can be found at local pop-up events in Destin or you can use the custom charm builder on her website. Pick your chain and choose from over 200+ curated charms that speak to your style, vibe, or story. Maybe a dolphin to symbolize your shared love of Destin? Or something to represent your first date, a shared hobby, your children, etc. There are endless possibilities and it’ll be a one-of-a-kind piece!

Gift Card to a Local Coffee Shop

Slip a gift card to Maas or East Pass Coffee Co into your Valentine’s Day card this year! With a gift card to a local coffee shop in Destin, your loved one can treat themselves to a delicious drink any time they want. Whether they’re a latte lover or cold brew connoisseur, our coastal community has some great places to get your caffeine fix. Or stop by for a coffee date and share a delicious pastry, too!

Romantic Date Night Dinner

Enjoy quality time together over a tasty dinner at one of these date night hot spots. Although Destin is known for its seafood, there are a variety of great restaurants that offer everything from outstanding steaks to authentic Italian cuisine. With cozy atmospheres, hand-crafted cocktails and wonderful menus, these are some of the best restaurants in Destin for date night:

• Bitterroot: upscale atmosphere with unique dishes and hand-crafted cocktails.
• Mimmo’s: cozy spot with amazing pasta, wood-fired pizza, and more authentic Italian dishes.
• Marina Cafe: enjoy a view of the harbor at this elegant eatery.
• Camille’s: the upstairs restaurant serves delicious steak, seafood, sushi and more!
• Beach Walk Cafe at Henderson Park Inn is a fine-dining restaurant that offers views of the Gulf

A Good Hair Day Thanks to Destin Blowout Bar

Pamper your Valentine with self care at Destin Blowout Bar. Their team of dry-styling specialists will make her feel effortlessly glamorous. From voluminous curls to a sleek pony, their services include a spa-inspired wash or dry-shampoo, scalp massage, and blow dry and can be supplemented with deep conditioning treatments and hot tool styling. It’s the perfect way to get ready for date night!

Luxury Beach Picnic

Dine with your toes in the sand as you watch the sunset with a luxurious beach picnic. There are several businesses in Destin that can set up stunning tablescapes for you with everything from Champagne and charcuterie to pillows and flowers. You could also enjoy an evening cuddled up by the fire with a beach bonfire—nothing sweeter than making s’mores and listening to the waves roar!

• “Toes in the Sand” Dining Experience at Henderson Park Inn
• Eventfully Yours
• Serenity Picnic Company
• Beach Vibes Picnic Co.
• Fresco Picnic Co.
• Salty Beach Setups
• Destin Bonfire Company

Valentine’s Day is a time to show your love and appreciation, and in Destin, you’ll find no shortage of thoughtful gifts and experiences to make this February 14th unforgettable. Let’s show some local love this Valentine’s Day! Target and Amazon won’t notice that you purchased gifts from them, but small business owners will do a little happy dance every time they make a sale.