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The 30+ best Valentine's Day gifts for him: 2023 Edition

Libby Sentz
·1 min read
waffle maker, pajamas, sexy truth or dare, legos, victrola
Music is the food of love, they say...but so are cuddly clothes, intimate games and, well, food. (Photos: Sur La Table, Nordstrom, Amazon, Uncommon Goods, Amazon)

Romance is in the air. To help you keep your eye on your handsome prize, we played Cupid and scouted 20-plus awesome Valentine's Day gifts for him that'll have you two eating, playing and definitely loving on February 14 and beyond. Whether you want to splurge on your sweetheart or you're looking for a steal, you'll find everything their heart desires right here — from an adorable Cupid Chewbacca (on sale for $20) to a Coleman inflatable hot tub (over 50% off)!

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XO your breakfast
Dash

Dash Love Mini Waffle Maker

$13$15Save $2
Serve up X's and O's first thing in the morning with this adorable mini waffle maker. Go for the traditional plate of yummy, smothered and covered with butter and syrup, or cook up something healthier or fancier with a little help from the included recipe book.
$13 at Sur La Table
Wrap him up
Parachute Home

Parachute Cloud Cotton Robe

He'd wants nothing more than to lounge around with you in the mornings. This light, soft, sustainable robe lets him do it ultimate comfort and style. It's designed by a premium bedding company after all! See all the fab colors in a slew of sizes.
$109 at Parachute Home
Dance cheek to cheek
Victrola

Victrola Nostalgic 6-in-1 Bluetooth Record Player & Multimedia Center

$111$160Save $49
He'll croon, you'll swoon as you dance away the afternoon with this modern-day Victrola. Stream your custom playlist via Bluetooth, pop in an old-fashioned mix tape or CD, jam to the FM or spin romantic records happily ever after.
$111 at Amazon
Feel this
Everlane

The Grade-A Cashmere Crew

He'll be date-night ready with this luxe, super-soft-to-the-touch cashmere sweater from Everlane. Dressed up or down, he'll love it and you'll love him in it. We know you're going to steal it from time to time, and that's OK because this fine Mongolian cashmere gets softer the more you wear it.
$170 at Everlane
Raise the bar
The Tie Bar

Silver Shot Platinum Tie Bar

On fancier date nights, don't let him step out with a floppy tie. The Tie Bar has a slew of classic, modern and traditional styles and colors to choose from on the site, and this good-looking bestseller goes for just 15 bucks.
$15 at The Tie Bar
Up your game night
Uncommon Goods

'Sexy Truth or Dare'

This grown-up 'Truth or Dare' game with 100 playful prompts leads to juicy conversations and exciting activities with your partner. The best part: Everyone wins! (And FYI: There's a kinkier version, too.)
$15 at Uncommon Goods
Dress up the bed
Cozy Earth

Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Set, Queen

$255$369Save $114
When my husband and I slip into something more comfortable, it's these bamboo sheets that I got him (us) last Valentine's Day. Oprah once added them to her Favorite Things list, calling them the "softest ever." (She's included a Cozy Earth item every year for the past five years.) And shoppers give them a stellar 4.9-star rating. Catch Cozy Earth's sitewide sale now.
$255 at Cozy Earth
Whet his appetite
Fishers Island

50 Oysters from Fishers Island Oyster Farm

You know what they say about oysters.... The folks at Fishers Island will hook you up! The top-notch NYC restaurant supplier harvests and ships nationwide every Wednesday for next-day delivery. These tasty aphrodisiacs will keep in the fridge for up to two weeks.
$85 at Fishers Island Oysters

Don't forget the tools! We found this popular $14 shucker set on Amazon, which includes two knives, gloves and a cloth.

Roll with it
Anniversary Gifts

Date Night Dice

One fun way to decide what to do on Valentine's day (or any date night): Roll the dice! Thirty-six possibilities await!
$16 at Amazon
Stoke his fire
Solo Stove

Solo Stove Mesa

$80$120Save $40
Heat things up with a smoke-free tabletop firepit for two. The Solo Stove Mesa is super portable, intimate and easy to manage. And it's majorly on sale right now!
$80 at Solo Stove
Warm him up
Ember

Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug

If a mug seems lame, then you haven't met the totally hot Ember! This mug sits atop a charging coaster, keeping coffee or tea precisely at your honey's preferred temp. There are presets snd sleep modes, and he can adjust the temp via his phone. What's not to love?
$130 at Amazon
Build something beautiful together
Lego

Lego Bonsai Tree Building Set for Adults

This bonsai tree is undying and adaptable, just like your love. The 878 pieces can be shaped into a naked tree, or one with leaves, or it can flower into pretty pink cherry blossoms. The completed tree measures 7 by 8.5 by 7.5 inches.
$50 at Amazon
Let him croon his love for you
JBL

JBL Clip 3 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

He can hang it in the shower and sing along to love songs or clip it onto a duffel and whisk you away for a tropical getaway. The skies the limit with this waterproof, travel-ready bluetooth speaker. It connects to the phone for music, podcasts or calls and goes up 10 hours without a charge, and it's available in a dozen colors and patterns. Over 56,700 five-star fans on Amazon say it's the portable speaker to get!
$50 at Amazon
Romantic getaway...in the bag
Filson

Filson 48 Hour Tin Cloth Duffle Bag

Whether you've arranged a weekend away, an overnight camping trip or a fun little hotel escape in town, this chic bag has got him covered. And it'll last him for the long haul! Filson is well loved for it's rugged good looks. The oil-finish tin cloth coating protects from rain and snow and has a reinforced base.Also available in Otter Green and Cinder.
$495 at Filson
Under a starry sky
REI

REI Nemo Jazz 30 Double Sleeping Bag

Bring the experience of your bed wherever you choose to make camp with the Nemo Jazz 30 Double sleeping bag — its bedsheet, insulation and spacious cut provide comfort for two snuggling campers.
$350 at REI

If that's too steep, here's a budget-friendly, warmer-weather option that I own and can recommend: the Coleman Tandem 3-in-1 45 Big and Tall Double Adult Sleeping Bag, now on sale for $84 (was $120) at Amazon.

Stay cool
BrüMate

BrüMate Hopsulator Trio 3-in-1 Insulated Can Cooler

$22$30Save $8
He might finally let you toss his tacky coozies! The insulated BrüMate keeps cans super-duper cold thanks to freezable adaptor or can be used as a leakproof tumbler comes with a lid! Plus it's available in three dozen awesome patterns and colors.
$22 at Amazon
Burn for him
Vacation

Vacation Candle

Can't pull off a vacation right now? Pull a Mary Bailey and create the vacay vibe at home with this transportive candle. Renowned fragrance designer Carlo Huber supplies a well-balanced blend of fruits and musk (I picked up bergamot, coconut, banana and pineapple) with base notes of "pool water, swimsuit Lycra, sea salt." Even my scented candle–averse husband digs this.
$42 at Arquiste
Everybody loves Chewy!
Funko

Funko Pop Star Wars Cupid Chewbacca

Chewbacca's got heart.This 4.75-inch vinyl bobblehead is a wonderful gift for your favorite 'Star Wars' fan. And this Funko Pop figure really does pop — check out that vibrant red, pink and white palette.
$26 at Walmart
Immerse yourselves
Coleman

Coleman Ponderosa SaluSpa Inflatable Hot Tub

$453$990Save $537
A steamy soak always heats things up. You can score 52% off this popular, cushy Coleman hot tub, which has 120 air jets to deliver a warm, bubbly massage (up to 104°F). Includes filter cartridges, an insulated cover, and two handles in case you need a spa to-go.
$453 at Amazon
Blow his mind
Intex

Intex Explorer 2-Person Inflatable Kayak Set

$126$170Save $44
Speaking of inflatables and water, how about a two-person kayak? Nothing beats exploring, exercising, relaxing and being alone with your partner. Already well-priced, this No. 1 bestselling kayak set is on sale now. Includes aluminum oars and an air pump.
$126 at Amazon
Sizzle, never fizzle
Our Place

Our Place Always Pan

When I asked my husband for gift ideas for this piece, he said three words: "a nice pan." (He'd hinted about wanting one for Christmas and his birthday — whoops.) The mega-popular, super-versatile, nonstick, nontoxic Always Pan is one of the nicest — and it has the most romantic name of them all. Sorry, Honey, Selena Gomez is not included.
$145 at Our Place
A bouquet of flour
Eat Your Flowers

Eat Your Flowers Vegan and Organic Shortbread Cookies

Men like flowers, too. Why not make them delicious? I was once gifted these pressed flower cookies and fell head over heals in love — with the cookies and the gifter. Delectable, beautiful, dare I say magical.
$48 at Etsy
See stars
Target

Dartwood Astronomical 360° Rotational Telescope

$83$150Save $67
What's more romantic than gazing at the stars before gazing into your lover's eyes? Maybe doing so from a rooftop, a hilltop or on the beach at midnight? This popular portable model can set up anywhere, and it's now 45% off at Target. It boasts up to 150x magnification!
$83 at Target
Everyone's favorite cliché
Williams Sonoma

Hand Dipped Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Present him with these irresistible, chocolate-kissed berries and we bet he'll feed one to you. The six-count packages includes two each of the white confection, milk chocolate and dark chocolate.
$40 at Williams Sonoma
Take him for a ride
Schwinn

Schwinn Twinn Classic Tandem Bike, Adult

They'll do a double take and call you the cutest couple in town when you pedal around on this seven-speed tandem bike. It'll make every excursion special.
$890 at Amazon
Play him
Nintendo

Nintendo Switch Sports Standard video game

When it's too chilly for a sports challenge outdoors, you can break a sweat with your sweetie inside with the wildly popular interactive Nintendo Switch video game. Play soccer, volleyball, bowling, tennis and more. A handy leg strap tracks those soccer kicks!
$40 at Amazon

No console? Nab the new portable Nintendo Switch OLED model, which boasts nearly 23,200 five-star reviews, for $345 at Amazon.

Adorn your amor
Eberjey

Eberjey Henry Jersey Knit Pajamas

Gift these buttery soft modal pjs with the disclaimer that you won't be able to keep your hands off them. The henley style is always a good look, and the joggers have a slim yet stretchy fit that he'll love. Available in five easy-on-the-eyes colors.
$158 at Nordstrom
Make his toes curl
Bombas

Bombas Valentine's Day Gripper Slipper

$36$45
Save $9 with code
These are some of the coziest, cutest unisex slipper socks we've seen. The little hearts serve as little reminders of your affection. We also love Bombas' "one purchased, one donated" promise: They'll provide a pair of socks to a homeless shelter for every pair you purchase.
$36 at Bombas

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Engage his mind
Amazon

Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, 32 GB

He's been pining for this Kindle, with it's warm 6.8-inch display, wireless charging, readability and portability. It's waterproof and includes a one-year warranty. PS: It's a great gift in itself, but you could always upload a spicy novel for kicks.
$190 at Amazon
For the Apple lover
Oakywood

Oakywood Combo Dock

This may be the handsomest charging station we've seen. It can charge his Apple Watch, AirPods and iPhone in one fell swoop Choose solid walnut (pictured) or solid oak.
$80 at Oakywood
Knock him out
Gravity

Gravity Weighted Blanket

Give him the best sleep of his life with this high-quality, deep-sleep–inducing, stress-reducing weighted blanket. Filled with glass beads, this beloved blanket is sure to ground him and grant him sweet slumber. It includes a plush, machine-washable microfiber duvet, available in a seven colors, three weights and two sizes.
$250 at Gravity

Or our budget pick: Amazon's No. 1 bestselling weighted blanket is 40% off for the 15 pounder. It's down to just $45.

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