You won’t have to look very far this year in your search for that perfect gift for your loved one on Valentine’s Day. Stores and restaurants on the Kitsap Peninsula are ready to sell you their favorite items, and to stun you with some new ones.

For those who like one-stop shopping, Fred Meyer is offering a beautiful compilation of music, The Loved Ones, a 3-CD set ($.99 to $4.99). At the coffee counter is Uncle Seth’s Valentine’s Heart Cookie, with vanilla and pink frosting ($1.50). While there, pick up a bottle of Lorina’s Pink Lemonade ($3.99).

At Target you can purchase any one of the major perfumes in circulation today: Eternity, Calvin Klein and Obsession ($10 to $50). Target offers these at $10 to $20 below the retail price at other stores. Don’t forget to visit (and purchase) Target’s Singing and Dancing Gorilla. At 8” high, this ‘Red Hot Lover’ sings “Wild Thing” in his shorts to light up the nightlife.

A leisurely stroll through downtown Poulsbo always elicits many unusual and handcrafted one-of-a-kind items – and then there’s is always the chocolate!

Spiro’s Restaurant in Port Orchard is hosting its yearly Pasta Roses Special. With lasagna noodles, fontina cheese, ham, a pink cream sauce and your choice of soup or salad, this meal is sure to bring a smile to your lips ($8.99). General Manager, Michelle Lougheed says that from Feb. 14-15, Spiro’s does a great deal of business with their catering menu, t-shirt sales and gift certificates.

Tweten’s Lighthouse Restaurant in Port Orchard is offering lunch and dinner specials for the big day. For lunch, the special meal consists of filet mignon, potato cakes, jumbo prawns and onion rings. For dinner they offer a Dinner-for-Two Special featuring filet mignon, side orders and chocolate cake for two ($40 for 2). You can also order an additional lobster tail ($8.99).

Olive Garden, in Silverdale offers freshly made and great tasting Italian food, complimented by a great glass of wine. Brian Bourgette, General Manager, says that this year the Bar Café will be open the evening of Valentines Day, for wine and appetizers. There will also be wine sampling in the lobby (remember they don’t take reservations), $.25 for a 1 oz sample.

Kitsap Mall offers a multitude of gift ideas – check out the window displays – and don’t forget the lingerie for that special valentine.

All of these gifts are great, but why not make it an unforgettable day or weekend by driving north to Port Townsend. Check out www.wineryloop.com to discover the Red Wine and Chocolates Winery Tour. Stay as a tourist in your own backyard as you ride the high-speed ferry across to Seattle, Friday to Sunday. And to find that perfect Valentines stay, go to www.ptguide.com to look at the Bed and Breakfasts. Check out: www.jameshouse.com, and www.starrettmansion.com. If you are returning military, throughout the month of February you are invited to stay two nights, Monday through Thursday (second night is discounted) at the colonial Ravens Croft Inn, (360) 385-2784, www.ravenscroftinn.com.

For tried and true believers, there’s always jewelry and flowers. A visit your favorite florist will find prices for roses running between $50 and $100.