If you’re looking for a good place to take that special someone out on dates, Jacksonville is a great place to do so. Whether this is your first date or you’ve been with this person for most of your life, going out on dates is important for keeping your relationship fresh. If you’ve found yourself thinking “What things to do near me would be good for dates?” and you end up feeling overwhelmed by the vast number of options – this article was written for you. We’re going to take a look at some of our favorite places in Jacksonville to go on dates.

Go to the Beach

It seems to be one of the most cliché things you can put on your dating profile. “I enjoy wine, reading, and long walks on the beach.” is something you can find on most dating profiles. That doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing though. After all, most clichés have become cliché because they work and why fix what isn’t broken?

With all of that said, going for a walk on the beach is a very romantic way to spend your time. Maybe you can bring some picnic food and lay out a blanket while enjoying the view of the Atlantic, or maybe you just want to walk around while the moon is out in full force and enjoy the ocean in the dimly lit night. Either way, going to the beach for a date is an incredibly magical experience and will likely help you create an incredibly romantic atmosphere. 

Go Go-Karting

This one may seem a little unorthodox, but hear us out. A little friendly competition between you and your date can be a lot of fun, and go-karts have a way of bringing a childlike sense of wonder out of just about anyone.

Many people mistakenly believe that go-karts are only for children, but they would be wrong. Jacksonville’s indoor go-karting course has karts that can go upwards of 50 miles an hour while still handling like a dream. You can zip around the entire course effortlessly and even race your date to the finish line. 

This facility also takes a lot of steps to ensure the safety of all of its customers, so you and your date can race around the track knowing that everything has been done to ensure your safety even if an accident does happen. 

Visit the Arcade

There are millions of things to do in Jacksonville. There is even an arcade that feels like something out of a dream. It has everything you could want out of an arcade. Many people enjoy taking their dates out to arcades because it can create a sense of comradery. Whether you want to work together in a shooting game or you want to race each other in one of their racing games.

This arcade also provides tickets that can be used to claim prizes, and almost everyone likes being given a prize on their dates. How many movies are there where people are out on a date, and they give their date one of those giant stuffed animals? Probably a lot, that seems to be a cliché in and of itself. 

Planning the Date Night of Your Dreams

Date nights should be a fun time for both people involved, and no matter what you like to do it’s likely that Jacksonville will have the perfect option for you and your date. Building up a fun and romantic ambiance can be a little changing, but if you pull it off your date will be very impressed by how much thought you put into your date.