HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaiʻi is one of the best places to celebrate Valentine’s Day, with Honolulu ranking as one of the top cities for romance in the United States.
According to a new report of the best places for Valentine’s Day, Honolulu is an ideal spot for those looking to celebrate love with beautiful gifts, delicious food and a romantic atmosphere.
Here’s why Honolulu stands out:
Honolulu is ranked 9th overall for being a great city to spend Valentine’s Day in. It has the highest number of romantic shops per capita.
Honolulu ranks 1st for chocolate shops, jewelry stores and florists per capita. This makes it easy to find the perfect gift for your loved one. Whether you’re looking for flowers, chocolates or a beautiful piece of jewelry, Honolulu has you covered!
When it comes to dining, Honolulu ranks 49th for the cost of a three-course meal for two. This is due to the higher cost of living in Hawaii, but it’s still a great city to enjoy a romantic dinner.
The city also ranks 24th for restaurants per capita. This means there are plenty of dining options for couples to choose from.
For gift shopping, Honolulu ranks 4th for greeting-card stores and gift shops per capita; so, you’ll find plenty of places to pick out a thoughtful Valentine’s card or a special gift.
Honolulu’s weather for Valentine’s Day is ranked 41st, which means the weather may not be perfect, but it’s still warm and pleasant enough to enjoy an outdoor date.
Here are Honolulu’s rankings for Valentine’s Day 2025:
- Overall Rank: 9th
- Cost of Three-Course Meal for Two: 49th
- Restaurants per Capita: 24th
- Chocolate Shops per Capita: 1st
- Jewelry Stores per Capita: 1st
- Florists per Capita: 1st
- Greeting-Card Stores & Gift Shops per Capita: 4th
- Weather Forecast for Valentine’s Day: 41st
Honolulu truly shines as one of the best places to celebrate Valentine’s Day, offering great shopping, dining, and an overall romantic atmosphere!
With Valentine’s Day approaching across the United States, many residents are reconsidering how much they’ll spend due to rising costs. The report found that 39% of Americans say inflation is affecting their plans. In fact, 34% of people don’t expect to receive any gifts this year.
Financial issues also impact relationships, with nearly three in four people saying financial infidelity — hiding spending habits — can be worse than cheating.
About 1 in 3 Americans believe irresponsible spending is the biggest financial problem in relationships with 59% saying bad spending habits are a bigger turnoff than bad breath!
Despite these concerns, people still plan to spend generously. Total Valentine’s Day spending is expected to reach $27.5 billion in 2025, averaging $188.81 per person.
Men are expected to spend nearly twice as much as women. A large portion of this spending, about $11.9 billion, will go toward jewelry and special nights out.
This shows that even with financial caution, many still prioritize showing love through gifts and experiences.
You can learn more about the study by clicking here.
Additionally, online dating activity will rise by 33% in the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, indicating that digital connections are becoming an important part of modern romance.