2 FL Cities Among Most Romantic For Valentine's Day 2026, Study Says

Romance is in the air in Florida, where two of the nation's most romantic cities are, according to a recent study.

Shane Co., a top distributor of fine jewelry, has named 15 U.S. cities it considers to be the most romantic based on the cost of a three-course meal for two and marriage rates by state.

Metrics also included the number of romantic restaurants and hotels, search volumes for romance-related terms, the number of florists and jewelry stores per capita.

Miami (No. 3) and Tampa (No. 12) were both named to the national list.

Overall, here is how Miami performed:

• Romantic restaurants: 161
• Romantic hotels: 13
• Average cost of a three-course meal for two: $110
• Marriage rate (state-level): 7
• Romantic searches - Google search volume: 8,240
• Number of florists: 113
• Number of jewelry Stores: 315

Overall, here is how Tampa performed:

• Romantic restaurants: 82
• Romantic hotels: 7
• Average cost of a three-course meal for two: $80
• Marriage rate (state-level): 7
• Romantic searches - Google search volume: 5,010
• Number of florists: 55
• Number of jewelry Stores: 104

While Las Vegas is known as the "Wedding Capital of the World," both Tampa and Miami offer several wedding venues for a couple's nuptials.

These include the Fountain Bleu in Miami Beach and the Seminole Garden Center in Tampa.

Before the "I Do," couples can honor their love and get engaged at the Cadillac Hotel and Beach Club in Miami or beachside in Tampa Bay.

"As we move into 2026, romance is becoming less about extravagant gestures and more about intention. With couples balancing hybrid work, rising living costs and increasingly busy schedules, meaningful connection is often found in how time is spent rather than how much is spent. From carving out device-free evenings to rediscovering overlooked corners of their city, couples are prioritizing quality moments that feel personal and sustainable," Shane Co. said in a news release.

Here are the most romantic cities in the U.S., per Shane Co.:

1. New York City, New York
2. Las Vegas, Nevada
3. Miami, Florida
4. Atlanta, Georgia
5. Chicago, Illinois
6. Denver, Colorado
7. Washington, D.C.
8. Minneapolis, Minnesota
9. Los Angeles, California
10. San Francisco, California
11. Seattle, Washington
12. Tampa, Florida
13. Boston, Massachusetts
14. Portland, Oregon
15. Nashville, Tennessee