It’s here – Valentine’s Day – the day that used to be a holiday just for sweethearts and lovers is now a day to let anyone at all know that they are special to us. Whether you’re 5 or 95, a card reading “Be My Valentine” will still bring a smile to your lips. If you’re spending the holiday here any one of our many Surfside Beach vacation home rentals will provide the setting for romance.

From the private deck overlooking the ocean to the Jacuzzi in your master suite, it doesn’t get any better than this. Our Surfside Beach vacation home rentals come with fully equipped kitchens where you can enjoy a special holiday dinner of your own making if you don’t want to go out on the town. But if you do, here are some restaurants in the area advertising Valentine’s Day specials.

Charleston Café, 815 Surfside Dr., Surfside Beach, is having a 3-course special Valentine's Day menu Feb. 11-2 and Feb. 14. For $35 per person or $65 per couple, the meal includes a choice of appetizer (Bacon-wrapped Quail, Oysters Rockefeller, salad); choice of entree (Snapper Beurre Blanc, Filet Wellington, Stuffed Chicken); and choice of dessert (Key Lime Pie, Strawberry Tart with Cheesecake Ice Cream, White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake, Hot Fudge Cake with Bourbon Pecan Ice Cream). (843) 238-2200

Gulfstream Cafe, 1536 S. Waccamaw Dr., Garden City, is accepting reservations between 4 and 10 p.m., and your Valentine receives a rose. Complimentary treats at the bar include seasonal berries with cream and a glass of Champagne. (843) 651-8808

Brookgreen Gardens, Pavilion Restaurant, 1931 Brookgreen Gardens Dr., Murrells Inlet. From Feb. 12-14, for $15 per person or $25 per couple, you can enjoy an entree of Lowcountry Crabcakes with roasted red pepper sauce or Herbed Chicken with white wine sauce served with wild rice pilaf and steamed vegetables. The deal also includes a dessert, a flower and tea or coffee. (843) 235-6000