Face it.  If you've got a love interest, crush, spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend, you're probably going to be doing something outside of your normal routine on Valentine's Day.  Yeah, yeah maybe it's a holiday made up by the greeting card industry to get you to buy even more cards that'll just end up in the trash after two weeks, but if you don't want to look like an absolute scrooge, you've got to take steps, even if small ones, to make your loved one(s) feel special on Valentine's Day.

Luckily there are plenty of things to do on Valentine's Day in Tampa.

The first thing everyone probably thinks of is going out to dinner with your special someone on Valentine's Day.  On February 14th, restaurants across the bay area will be packed with couples celebrating their love on this special holiday.  Check out our guide to the best Valentine's Day restaurants in Tampa and definitely book your reservations as soon as possible if you're taking this route.

Sending flowers is another way to show someone you care about them on Valentine's Day in Tampa.  There are a ton of florists in Tampa to choose from.  Just like booking a restaurant reservation, make sure you order your flowers early to make sure they're delivered in time.

Or, get creative.  There are a ton of beautiful parks in Tampa perfect for romantic picnics or scenic strolls, theaters for watching spectaculars films or plays, and much more.

That's just a few things to do on Valentine's Day in Tampa.  If you want to go above and beyond, think outside the box and do something completely out of the ordinary.  We know you can do it!