Most Romantic Cities to Spend Valentine's Day in the US

Valentine’s Day as a parent is a far cry from those romantic nights of years past. But you owe it to yourself and your partner to do something special to celebrate the national day of love.

WalletHub played Cupid for you, and mapped out the best cities in the US for celebrating Valentine’s Day this year. Check out the most desirable destinations below.

Top 20 Cities for Celebrating Valentine’s Day

1. San Francisco, CA.

2. New York, NY

3. Las Vegas, NV

4. San Diego, CA

5. Honolulu, HI

6. Seattle, WA

7. Scottsdale, AZ

8. Portland, OR

9. Orlando, FL

10. Los Angeles, CA

11. Washington, DC

12. Denver, CO

13. Atlanta, GA

14. Chicago, IL

15. Austin, TX

16. San Jose, CA

17. Virginia Beach, VA

18. Sacramento, CA

19. Houston, TX

20. Boston, MA

Click here for the full ranking, featuring 100 cities. Wondering how WalletHub came to this conclusion? The survey compares 100 of the largest cities against things like budget, activities, gift accessibility and weather.

Where some cities are lacking in one category, they shine in other areas. For example, if weather is top of mind for you and your partner, Henderson, NV and Scottsdale, AZ are the top two spots, respectively. But those with a sweet tooth will want to head to San Francisco, New York, Honolulu, Las Vegas and Seattle, where the five cities are tied for first when it comes to the most chocolate shops.

Valentine’s dinner dates can get pretty costly. If you’re looking to cut back on this year’s romantic meal, Gilbert, AZ, Plano, TX and Fremont, CA have some of the cheapest three-course meals. Detroit, MI, Cleveland, OH and Buffalo, NY, on the other hand, have big ticket three-course meals for two.

Whatever and wherever you and your partner plan for Valentine’s Day, the most important thing is to make sure you set aside time for each other. Of course planning ahead gets a little dicey when baby is involved, but here’s how to make February 14 special when you’re a new parent.

A lot changes when baby arrives, but focussing on your relationship is just as important as raising your kid. Check in with each other and take advantage of apps and platforms designed to help busy couples like you. Lasting is an app that acts like a marriage counselor, but right from the palm of your hand.

Valentine’s Day is a sweet way for you and your significant other to celebrate your love for each other, but remember to keep the flame alive year-round.