The most romantic things to do in Miami for couples

You don't need to exit Miami to see some stars. Bill Sadowski Park is the home base for the Southern Cross Astronomical Society, which oversees the D'Auria Observatory onsite. On Saturdays, they open to the public for free stargazing, where their expert members can walk you through every constellation imaginable from sunset until about 10pm. Bring your binoculars for the best views. They also may open during the week for lunar eclipses, meteor storms, comet watches, or super moons. 17555 SW 79 Ave

Set the mood: Want to couple your stargazing with some culture? Deering Estate is just a five-minute drive away, and they host plenty of evening events, from moon viewing to seasonal night hikes. Been there, done that? Think again, my friend.

Located inside Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, The Cleat is the blissfully laidback yet chic waterfront bar Key Biscayne was missing. Whether stationed at the gorgeous terrazzo bar or slung back on an Adirondack chair with your toes in the sand, it's an idyllic spot where you and your partner can feel like you've traveled to the end of the earth together without actually leaving Miami.

Set the mood: Every seat is the best seat in the house to enjoy panoramic ocean views with ice-cold drinks in hand, especially the top-notch piña coladas during sunset. No Name Harbor, Key Biscayne

Paint me like one of your French girls—or just sketch me like one, anyway. Raw Figs is a live figure drawing class that pops up around Miami about twice a week. The locations are pretty unique—museums, bookstores, nature centers—making it a cool way to use your artistic skills and explore the city. Not much of a drawer? That's ok—this is about the community and experience more than anything else. The events are usually free; however, donations are encouraged.

Set the mood: Want to really become your partner's muse? Apply to be a model for a live figure drawing class. Sessions can be nude or minimally clothed, so make sure you’re comfortable baring a bit.

Fairchild comprises a verdant 83 acres of rare tropical plants—including palms, cycads, flowering trees, and vines—plus a 25,000-square-foot butterfly house, the American Orchid Society, and rotating art exhibits that cycle each December. When it’s time to escape the chaos and grit of the city and return to nature, there’s no place quite as sprawling or enchanted to indulge your senses and get grounded with your boo.

Set the mood: Each season brings fresh romantic events at Fairchild—snag chocolate samples in January, wander through 20,000 blooming orchids in spring, taste rare mangos in summer, or steal a dance at the Caribbean festival.

In an act of heartbroken desperation, Latvian-American eccentric Edward Leedskalnin spent 28 years building this massive limestone marvel after being jilted by his fiancée. Often referred to as America's Stonehenge, Coral Castle has baffled scientists and engineers since 1923. The mysterious site features 1,100 tons of hand-carved rock formed into walls, furniture, a castle tower, and cosmic sculptures—earning spots on the History Channel's Ancient Aliens and the National Register of Historic Places.

Set the mood: Every February, Coral Castle hosts a Valentine's Day-themed vow renewal weekend where couples can renew their vows for free with the price of admission, even scoring a certificate to document the renewal and chocolate-covered strawberries.

Adjacent to the New World Center (where you can also catch the renowned Miami Symphony Orchestra perform), SoundScape Park is a 2.5-acre multiuse oasis that marries art and nature with its elegant, architectural landscaping and state-of-the-art “WALLCAST” live-streaming capabilities. This high-tech hangout streams live symphony performances and movies onto the building's wall, all surrounded by bougainvillea-draped pergolas and swaying palms.

Set the mood: Every Wednesday from October through May, grab a blanket and pack some wine for free movies under the stars. Or catch a live monthly WALLCAST concert—trust us, watching the symphony on America's largest permanent projection wall hits different than Netflix and chill.

North Miami's new hammam pairs thousand-year-old Turkish bathing with modern perks. At the Hürrem Hammam Wellness & Spa, its massive marble steam room features heated stones and copper washing bowls, complemented by a chilled igloo chamber. The 20,000-square-foot space is perfect to enjoy with a partner, including a salt cave, herbal saunas, and hidden massage rooms. After going from room to room, recovery happens at Topkapi Restaurant over mezze and Turkish coffee.

Set the mood: Book the Mihrimah couples suite with its own private hammam, marble scrub room, and rain shower. After treatments, lounge in the relaxation area surrounded by mosaic tiles.

Dotted with rock waterfalls, fountains, footbridges and koi ponds, Schnebly Winery is nestled on a picturesque property that also houses Miami Brewing Company. (Tours are available for both.) With an array of wines made from ingredients like passion fruit, lychee, coconut and avocado, it’s a great way to sample Miami’s local flavors while also getting a nice, tingly buzz with bae. 

Set the mood: Their events calendar is brimming with activities almost every night of the week, from salsa dancing on Saturdays to live music on Sundays. The standout is Friday Date Night, a $100 package with a three-course dinner for two under the stars and a moonlit grounds tour.

A Turkish-style hammam, aroma steam room, Roman waterfall hot tub, Finnish sauna, arctic plunge and infinity pool are just a few of the amenities at this ultra-Zen hotel spa that’s consistently ranked among the world’s best. With a holistic approach that aims to unite mind, body and spirit, it’s an enclave of relaxation located a quick walk, bike or drive away from the bustling core of SoBe. And while you could opt for a spa day, catch the sunset and opt for a spa night – you'll be surprised at how buzzy this place can be after 9pm. 

Set the mood: Keep it sensual and satisfying by treating yourselves to the K.I.S.S. 90 body treatment. Begin in the hamam for some warm-up time. Then, head to your 90-minute massage, followed by complete lathering with a Turkish Hamam rub and scrub. ($378 per person)

Occupying the southern tip of Key Biscayne, Bill Baggs’ is one of Miami's most popular state parks. Its wide beaches regularly make the national top ten lists, but this is more than just a place to catch some rays: you and your boo will find history, wildlife and plenty of activities too. Shoreline fishing, ocean kayaking, windsurfing, cycling and in-line skating are all on the menu here. Snag a table on the water at Gramps Getaway on your way back to the mainland.

Set the mood: Sneak some smooches at the top of the famous Cape Florida Lighthouse—Miami-Dade County’s oldest standing structure and the park's most famous attraction. Constructed in 1825, it guided mariners off the Florida Reef, which starts just near Key Biscayne.

Built between 1914 and 1922, Vizcaya was the winter home of American industrialist James Deering, who modeled the estate in the extravagant image of a centuries-old European Villa. Inside, it’s a repository of Gilded Age design with a collection of decorative and fine art spanning more than 2,000 years. Outside, it boasts some of the city’s most stunning backdrops for those Insta-perfect snapshots with your S.O.

Set the mood: Check their calendar for Vizcaya’s nighttime events, from monthly night markets to Roaring '20s parties and moonlit garden strolls, which offer a different, more idyllic way to experience the mansion.

It's a cliché for a reason: Clay is a soft, earthy material and using your hands to work it into various curvy shapes is about as sensual as you can get with your partner without actually touching each other. This ceramics studio, with pop-ups all over Miami from Wynwood to South Beach, offers several classes and workshops throughout the month, from beginner wheel throwing to clay sculpting and wine nights.

Set the mood: Check their Instagram for the latest workshops, which often feature romantic themes like Bossa Nova and jazz music or astrological signs. 124 NE 22 St.

Pay homage to your partnership’s feminine side at Margot, a petite, blush-toned Downtown wine bar inspired by the fairer sex. Helmed by Bar Lab, the team behind the nationally acclaimed cocktail bar Broken Shaker, Margot specializes in low-intervention and natural wine, offering about 75 different bottles, as well as low-ABV cocktails.

Set the mood: This spot brings a taste of European wine bars to Downtown, with intimate two-tops perfect for date night. Small plates complement the curated wine, like bruléed melon with prosciutto and the gruyère grilled cheese.

There’s nothing like a little adrenaline to bring you and your S.O. closer together. Rent bikes onsite or bring your own to Shark Valley, a scenic loop and observation tower located in the heart of the Everglades National Park’s freshwater marsh (entrance is $30 per vehicle). Get up close and personal with nature: The paved loop is wide enough to keep a safe distance from the abundant wildlife, including dozens of gators that spend their days catching rays along the trail’s edge.

Set the mood: After all that adventure, calm your nerves and quell your lover’s appetite with—what else?—Cuban food. A stop at Miami staple Islas Canarias on your way back into the city will be just the trick.

Ball & Chain Saloon opened its doors in 1935 and has danced its way through many iterations since. The eclectic Calle Ocho venue lives up to its storied roots today by playing host to some of the best live salsa and jazz in Miami, usually without a cover. Boasting live entertainment every night of the week (much of which occurs inside an adorable pineapple-capped stage), Ball & Chain is Little Havana’s premier spot for live music of the hip-moving variety.

Set the mood: Need to brush up on your moves? They host free salsa and bachata lessons several days a week. Check the website for an up-to-date schedule.

Don't Tell Comedy brings stand-up to unexpected spots from Wynwood to Fort Lauderdale. Book tickets online, then wait for the morning of email revealing your mystery venue. Shows run 70-90 minutes with rotating lineups of touring comics, and most spots welcome BYOB - skipping the two-drink minimums of traditional comedy clubs.

Set the mood: Show up early to snag prime seats with your date. Pack wine or snacks to share, and prep for close-quarters seating that sparks conversation between sets.

Large organizations and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service send animals in need of extra care to this privately owned sanctuary, where they’re rehabilitated and domesticated to thrive in controlled environments. If you and your boo dig animals, this lush spot nestled unsuspectingly in the ’burbs offers unparalleled opportunities to get up close and personal. Pre-book one of several interactive encounters for an additional cost and spend time holding, cuddling and learning about these remarkable creatures.

Set the mood: Ready to take the next step and try out coparenting with your lover? For a $4,000 initial fee and $800 a month for maintenance (hey, still cheaper than having an actual kid), you two can become the proud adoptive parents of a Bengal tiger, a two-toed sloth or any number of other ZWF residents, allowing you up to 50 visits with your baby.

Miami's Topgolf locations in Doral and Miami Gardens transform competitive play into date-night romance. Each spot features private, climate-controlled bays where you can laugh over friendly target games—zero golf skills required. The casual setup breeds natural conversation, from coaching each other's swings to sharing loaded tater tots and Korean barbecue skewers between shots.

Set the mood: Request an upper-level bay at sunset when the targets glow against the Miami skyline. Servers bring craft cocktails right to your cozy lounge seating, perfect for breaks between games.

There’s something inherently sexy about working up a sweat before cooling off in the salty waters of Biscayne Bay. At this sprawling North Miami state park featuring over a thousand acres of wilderness bike trails and rivers, take your pick of a kayak, canoe or paddle boards, weave through the mangroves and venture out to the Haulover Sandbar, where sun-seeking revelers park their vessels and hang out all day long.

Set the mood: Each full moon, Oleta guides a moonlit kayak tour during which you’ll learn about local history and wildlife. Expect to stop several times throughout the tour for water breaks and a light snack.

The longstanding Le Bouchon in Coconut Grove has all the trappings of a cozy French bistro: wooden tables, checkerboard flooring, dim lighting and warm, familiar service. Serving up the cuisine of Lyon with a splash of Miami, it’s the ideal date-night spot if you’re in the mood for a bit of classic romance in the form of fresh, gooey cheese and decadent foie gras.

Set the mood: You’ll likely leave Le Bouchon feeling like a couple of stuffed bries, so why not walk it off? One of Miami’s most charming and pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods, the Grove is an ideal spot for a moonlit stroll, and you can stop for coffee at Panther or ice cream from Salt & Straw before calling it a night.