There are plenty of great things to do on Valentine's Day in Tampa. From dining at romantic Valentine's Day restaurants in Tampa to seeing exotic animals up close with Wild at Heart at Lowry Park Zoo or just being bitter and single with the Play 98.7 Bitter Ball at Hawaiian Village, you've definitely got an ample share of choices for Valentine's Day in Tampa.
Nothing is quite like exploring a new area with the one you love, though. If you're in Tampa and looking for a novel Valentine's Day experience this year, consider taking a trip across the Tampa Bay to the St. Petersburg Clearwater area.
The Clearwater/St. Petersburg area boasts some of the state's most beautiful beaches. Read our guide to the best beaches in St. Pete and Clearwater then take a trip to enjoy a wide variety of restaurants and some truly great scenery overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. For a tried and true Valentine's Day experience, dine at a great Seafood restaurant then take a romantic night time walk on the beach.
If you've got the day off, both St. Pete and Clearwater Beach offer some awesome recreation options. Take your boo on a romantic parasailing trip 1,200 feet above the Gulf or rent some jet skis for a high-adrenaline Valentine's Day date on the water.
Your Valentine's Day fun isn't limited to just the beach, though. There are a number of great Valentine's Day restaurants ranging from romantic French eateries to delicious Spanish tapas restaurants in St. Petersburg and Clearwater.
These are just a few suggestions for experiencing Valentine's Day across the Bay in St. Petersburg and Clearwater. Explore these great areas and discover all the great Valentine's Day opportunities they have to offer.
