The essence of Valentine’s Day is spending time with your kuʻuipo, or sweetheart. In Hawaiʻi, there’s no shortage of ways to make Feb. 14 memorable. Here are creative ways to spend Valentine’s Day in Hawaiʻi.

1. Share a Sweet Treat

Mille Fête created lovely specials for February.
*Photo: Grace Maeda*

Local bakeries and confection shops are rolling out Valentine’s Day-themed treats. At Chinatown bakery Mille Fête, led by James Beard Award-winning Chef Robynne Maiʻi and pastry chef Katherine Yang, you’ll find decadent specials, including the berry pour deux, a chocolate cake filled with raspberry whipped cream and covered with milk chocolate. The lemon-raspberry whoopie pie features raspberry white chocolate mascarpone ganache and lemon cream sandwiched between two soft lemon cookies. Other standout specials include adorable strawberry chocolate spritz cookies and black-and-raspberry cookies.

Inspired by classic conversation heart candies, Honolulu Cookie Co.’s XOXO Heart Box offers a way to share sweet sentiments. Available in stores and online, the Paradise Heart Tin is another fun option for Valentine’s Day.

2. Make a Love Potion

Kauai Sweetheart Koloa Rum — The Kauaʻi Sweetheart.
*Photo: Courtesy of Kōloa Rum*

Shake up a Valentine’s Day cocktail with Island-inspired recipes from Kōloa Rum. Featuring guava, strawberry and hibiscus rose syrup, these drinks are perfect whether you’re celebrating with your sweetheart or gal pals. Get the recipes here.

3. Pack a Picnic

Packing a picnic is an easy yet sweet date.
*Photo: Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA)/Heather Goodman*

From secluded beaches to lush botanical gardens, the Islands offer countless romantic picnic spots. On Oʻahu, Lanikai is a favorite for sunrise picnics paired with coffee and ocean views.

4. Watch the Sunset

Golden hour in Hawaiʻi is unforgettable—especially with your loved one.
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With world-class beaches and dreamy skies, Hawaiʻi’s sunsets are naturally romantic. Whether you’re sitting on a sandy shoreline or at a scenic lookout, golden hour here is unforgettable—especially with your loved one.

5. Go Stargazing

Hawaiʻi is an exceptional place to stargaze.
*Photo: Getty Images/ Lorraine Boogich*

Thanks to relatively low light pollution, Hawaiʻi is an exceptional place to stargaze. After a sunset picnic, linger a little longer. Once the sun sinks below the horizon, simply look up to enjoy the luminous night sky.

6. Gift Aloha

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Some of Hawaiʻi’s favorite brands have released special collections inspired by love this February. Aloha Collection dropped its first Valentine’s Day release this year, designed with your kuʻuipo in mind. Tag Aloha created a playful pareo with local-style conversation hearts.

7. Go on a Sweet Farm Tour

Hawaiian Vanilla Co Tour Hawaii Magazine — Learn something new together on a farm tour in Hawaiʻi.
*Photo: Sarah Anderson*

From cultivating cacao to harvesting honey, spend Feb. 14 learning something new together. Across the Islands, farms invite guests to see how specialty crops are grown here. Visit Mānoa Honey & Mead on Oʻahu for mead tastings, stroll the gorgeous gardens of Aliʻi Kula Lavender Farm on Maui, sample chocolate at Lydgate Farms on Kauaʻi, or learn about vanilla at Hawaiian Vanilla Co. on Hawaiʻi Island.

8. Make Lei Together

Leimakinghta — Make lei together this Valentine’s Day.
*Photo: Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA)/Ben Ono*

Skip the bouquet of flowers and make lei together. Haku Maui in Makawao and Mohalu Hawai‘i on Hawai‘i Island offer workshops.

8 Sweet and Creative Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Hawaiʻi
Celebrate love in the Islands with sweet treats, scenic picnics, sunset views and memorable experiences with your kuʻuipo.