Long Island Offers Unique Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

From bagels to baubles, the Long Island Press shares thoughtful local finds for the holiday of love.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

The Long Island Press has compiled a Valentine's Day gift guide featuring unique and memorable options for celebrating the holiday on Long Island. The guide covers a range of ideas, from coffee dates and art classes to perfume, kitchen appliances, and even famous local bagels.

Why it matters

With Valentine's Day being a major retail holiday, the Long Island Press is providing readers with a curated list of gift ideas that go beyond the typical roses and chocolates. By highlighting local Long Island businesses and experiences, the guide encourages consumers to support the community while finding personalized and thoughtful presents for their loved ones.

The details

The guide includes 10 different Valentine's Day gift suggestions, such as a coffee date at the newly opened Sett in Amagansett, an art class at ColorPop Workshop in Southampton, a Valentine's Day pop-up event through the HappiSteps platform, fragrance and skincare from the Long Island-based Fragrance.com, kitchen and grilling appliances from Cuisinart, famous bagels from The Original Goldberg's in Southampton, floral fashion from LoveShackFancy in Manhasset, custom ice cream cakes from Carvel, a sparkling wine and cupcake pairing at Sparkling Pointe Vineyards & Winery in Southold, and custom floral arrangements from Ovando in Southampton.

  • The Valentine's Day gift guide was published on February 11, 2026.
  • Many of the featured businesses and events are taking place on or around Valentine's Day, February 14, 2026.

The players

Long Island Press

A local news publication covering Long Island, New York.

Sett

A new coffee shop and eatery opened by the owners of the iconic Clam Bar in Amagansett, New York.

ColorPop Workshop

An art class and activity studio located in Southampton, New York that will be hosting special Valentine's Day-themed events.

HappiSteps

A platform created by a mom to help other parents discover and book trusted kids' event vendors, including for Valentine's Day pop-ups.

Fragrance.com

An online fragrance and beauty retailer based on Long Island, with physical stores at Roosevelt Field Mall and Walt Whitman Shops.

Cuisinart

A kitchen appliance brand with products available at major retailers across Long Island.

The Original Goldberg's Famous Bagels

A popular bagel shop with a location in Southampton, New York that offers catering for Valentine's Day.

LoveShackFancy

A fashion brand known for its floral prints and pastel colors, with a store in Manhasset, New York.

Carvel

An ice cream shop chain with a location in Massapequa, New York that sells custom heart-shaped ice cream cakes for Valentine's Day.

Sparkling Pointe Vineyards & Winery

A winery in Southold, New York that will be offering a special sparkling wine and cupcake pairing for Valentine's Day.

Ovando

A floral design studio located in Southampton, New York that creates custom Valentine's Day arrangements.

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The takeaway

This Valentine's Day gift guide showcases the diverse array of unique and locally-sourced options available on Long Island, from specialty food and drink to experiences and fashion. By highlighting these thoughtful finds, the Long Island Press encourages readers to celebrate the holiday in a personalized way that supports the community.