First dates are your one chance to make a strong first impression, and where you choose to have your date can help to shape that impression. Florida is chock full of romantic beaches, restaurants, and activities that spur conversations and ensure you both have a good time. Choose wisely, and that first date might just turn into a lifetime of memories. Plan your evening at one of these 9 best first date locations in Florida and lets the sparks fly.
Visiting the zoo shouldn’t die with your childhood. This massive zoo makes a perfect first date spot for many reasons: it’s huge, so there’s plenty of time to wander around and get to know each other. Plus, with over 1,700 animals to see, you’ll never run out of things to talk about. The zoo also hosts a variety of adult0friendly events, animal feedings and encounters, and an open-air safari.
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If you love all things weird but want to skip the creepiness, head to this oddball eatery for a delicious meal surrounded by uniquities. The ambiance is nothing short of eclectic, giving you and your date more than enough to talk about. Plus, the food here is top-notch, offering seafood, steaks, soups, pasta, and more—all curiously named.
Laughter is the best way to bond, and you’ll have plenty of chances to keep the laughter rolling at this comedy theater. Touted as one of the best venues for comedy in Florida, this no-frills nightlife beats any bar or restaurant, hands down. The performers are professional and believable and know how to keep you in the moment from start to curtain call.
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Grabbing a donut on a first date might seem boring, but the donuts here are anything but. Massive, over-the-top donut varieties add creativity to your date. They’re conversation pieces and 100 percent delicious, so you can get the best of food and company all in the same spot.
Start your new relationship with an adventure through the Everglades. An airboat tour can be a once in a lifetime experience, taking you to some of Florida’s less explored sites. Plus, you get the added benefit of having a professional tour guide who knows the area so you can get the most from your experience.
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If you’re planning on a lunch or dinner date, do it in style by combining a meal with a cruise down the St. John’s River. This gorgeous boat gives you amazing views from every angle, so there’s no such thing as a bad table. It’s no more expensive than what you’d spend on dinner and a movie, but this experience is guaranteed to impress.
Though touted as a shopping area, this place offers so much more than stores. Situated right across from the Gulf of Mexico, you have access to a sprawling pier and waterfront area where you can walk and talk, or head across the street for nightlife and entertainment. With tons of bars, restaurants, a movie theater, Dave & Busters, mirror maze, a Sky Wheel, and other attractions, your first date might end up being an entire day’s adventure.
Relax and find your favorite FKBC brew in the beautiful beer garden. Enjoy a game of giant Jenga, cornhole, and hula hoops with someone special. Put your feet up and watch the world go by as you savor an ice-cold brew. Come find your perfect night out.
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