While seeing your partner in real life for Valentine's Day is the ideal scenario, it's not always possible — especially if you live on opposite ends of the country. No matter the distance, you can still show your special person just how much they mean to you on Feb. 14 even if you are purchasing a last-minute gift.
Since we know gift giving can be stressful — especially with the added pressure of living in separate areas — we rounded up the best gift ideas for long distance couples who are spending the holiday apart.
Long-distance Valentine’s Day gifts for him
This gift may seem a little “cheesy,” but we think it’s safe to say your sweetie will love it. Why? Because it’s not like a regular card, it’s a cool card. This 3D pizza pop-up card features a premium envelop and slide out note that can be personalized for that extra special touch.
Count down the days until your next reunion with this desktop clock. “My boyfriend is deployed and I have been eagerly counting down the days until he returns,” one reviewer wrote on Amazon. “Who knows, maybe someday I can use this for a wedding countdown!”
They can snuggle with you every night thanks to this plush pillow emblazoned with your face. For best results, make sure to upload a high-resolution image.
This teeny tiny album has a personalized leather cover that snaps shut and clips right onto your partner’s keyring! Now they can carry your memories with them (literally) wherever they go.
If they’re a bagel addict, they’ll love this special Valentine’s Day carb delivery. Pink and red swirls are a festive touch and you can add cream cheese to really round out the gift. If they can’t eat 12 before they go stale, bagels freeze quite well!
This sweet mini calendar assures you see our partner every day. This comes with a modern, sophisticated brass holder that you can reuse year after year. Bonus points if you both design one of these for each other — it would be fun to see if either of you uses the same photos!
Long-distance Valentine’s Day gifts for her
They’ll think of you every time they light this candle that has notes of lemon, sandalwood, rose petals and peonies.
This bouquet is guaranteed to last until you can see your partner again. With over 756 pieces in total, this Lego project for adults builds a fun and unique floral arrangement. We love the idea of grabbing matching sets to put together on FaceTime and display in your respective homes as a sweet reminder of your other half.
Nothing says "I love you" like seeing those heartfelt words written in chocolate. This heart-shaped gift box features chocolates filled with delicious strawberry cream and gold stars filled with crème brûlée. Calories don’t count on holidays, right?
Just because you’re long distance doesn’t mean you can’t surprise them with a fresh bouquet of flowers! Fresh Sends does the work for you with just a couple of clicks on their site, shipping overnight to arrive midday on Valentine’s Day (or whichever date you choose!).
For the partner who is always cold and loves to snuggle, consider getting them Gravity’s weighted blanket to use when you’re away. The cover is made of a micro-plush fabric and the inside contains glass beads for a soothing hug-like effect.
This is no normal body pillow — it’s supremely squish and cozy to help your partner cope without their big or little spoon. Choose from five cover colors and go ahead and get one for yourself, while you’re at it!
Long-distance Valentine’s Day gifts under $50
Now they can sip their iced coffee or sparkling water and think of you! Not only is it cute, but it’s also very handy for running around doing errands or commuting thanks to a lid and straw.
In lieu of IRL hangouts and activities, consider a gift that will shake up those routine phone calls and text chains. This “game” of conversation cards and interactive prompts is sure to teach you new things about your S.O.
The original version has over 7,000 ratings on Amazon and is loved for its ability to foster deep connections among strangers and life partners alike. There’s also a special version designed just for couples, if that’s more your speed.
This dainty but sturdy thread bracelet spells out you and your partners’ names in morse code. “They are the cutest little gift and a subtle way to keep your loved one near,” one happy customer wrote on Etsy.
This is one cookie you won’t want deleted. Indulge in this assortment of delicious treats, including a chocolate confetti cookie and a blueberry & cream cookie. Your long-distance love will surely thank you for this scrumptious gift.
If your beau is a certified bookworm, leave them with a nice note, inside joke or message they can reminisce on every time they flip open their current read.
Give your long-distance sweetie a token of your love and time together by creating a reel of your most precious moments together. This gift comes with the viewer and a code to redeem one reel of seven images.
Not being together on Valentine’s Day is brutal. Let them eat their feelings with this assortment of mini cupcakes from Baked by Melissa.
Sentimental long-distance Valentine's Day gifts
Commemorate a special date with this custom star map print. All you need to do is select a short phrase (think: "The Night We Met"), two names, date and location.
These two keychains have the first initial of each of your names, and the two Lego pieces fit together to form a heart. Adorable!
A dose of love is just what the doctor ordered. Each jar comes filled with 90 capsules that you customize with sweet messages.
The gift-giver fills the pages with words of love and encouragement. Each book contains 12 prompts including, “You are remarkable because…” and “I wish for us a future full of…"
Stay connected with a framed mini-map connecting the two of you. Just enter both of your initials and the two cities you want to connect and the vendor will send it out framed!
This cute, personalized book will surprise and delight your long-distance partner. You pick the cover design, genders and a few other characteristics.
Light up their bedroom or living room with this cozy nightlight. You choose the photo you want on the box as well as the message you want to be projected and voila!
What better way to commemorate your love from afar than by writing a love letter — on a blanket! They’ll curl up with it every time they watch a movie or read a book and think of how much they miss you.
This Wi-Fi enabled device allows you to send messages to it from anywhere in the world at any time. When the box receives a message, the heart begins to spin and continues spinning until the message is read. It’s the perfect way to brighten your sweetheart’s day.
How we chose
The Shop TODAY team works hard to find the best products and coolest gifts out there. We use our own personal experiences with brands and shopping to find the best gifts for your long-distance partner.
Don’t forget to check out Shop TODAY’s other gift guides to find the perfect Valentine’s Day gifts on Amazon, for your Galentines, for new couples and more.
