If you’re looking for ways to treat your special someone (or yourself) this Valentine’s Day, we have gathered a list of locally-owned shops that are in the business of romance. Find out where you can book the best Valentine’s Day treats + experiences:

Leah’s boards are packed with both sweet and savory bites. | Photo from @meanttobrieco

Char-cute-erie

Charcuterie boxes by Luciana | $25-80 | Luciana offers several charcuterie packages, including a build-a-box package, to fit your taste. Pro tip: Grab “Lu’s Special” for enough to share amongst a double-date. 🧀
Meant to Brie | $15-180 | Owner Leah offers charcuterie boxes, boards, and pop-up picnic set-ups. She also creates brunch and dessert charcuterie platters along with handcrafted wooden boards to pair. 🥖

Sweets for your sweet

How Berry Lovely | $25-85 | This shop is offering six Valentine’s Day boxes to choose from, filled with chocolate-covered strawberries and special add-ons such as red + pink roses, a mini Stella Rosa bottle, and custom lettering options. 🍓

Wicker and Ivy can set you up in Santa Cruz for a beautiful beach picnic. | Photo from @wickerandivyevents

Picnic parties

The Sett-Up by Janelle | Prices vary | Janelle has set up luxurious picnics for proposals, anniversaries, and more. Her picnics include add-ons like fresh flowers, donut walls, and paint + canvases. 🍩
Wicker and Ivy Events | Prices vary | This picnic business is design-forward. Their Instagram features breathtaking picnic locations and themed mood boards to choose from suited for your next date night or dinner party. 🍽️

The Traveling Stem includes Ecuadorian-imported roses in their Valentine's bouquets. | @thetravelingstem

Fancy florals

The Traveling Stem | $35-300 | Along with bouquet selections, this florist is offering a promotion where with every bouquet you purchase, you can receive a complimentary drink from DR.INK in downtown San Jose. 🌹
Flowers by Alekoki | $50-175 | Owner Jessica is offering a full Valentine’s Day menu which features everything from simple Be Mine bouquets to premium two dozen deluxe bouquets. 💐