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When you want to take someone special out for a date in the Jacksonville area, you’re in luck. With so many restaurants, lounges, and natural settings in Jacksonville, it’s a breeze to find a unique and romantic activity.
Take a Sunset Cruise With St. Johns River Taxi & Tours
See the sparkling lights of the Jacksonville skyline from the open-air passenger boat when you take a sunset cruise with St. Johns Taxis & Tours. Once you and your date board the boat, you’ll cruise along the St. Johns River toward Riverside, Avondale, and San Marco. You’ll watch the sunset while listening to great music and then will return to see the city lights twinkling on the water. You’re welcome to bring your own food and beverages, including libations, to enjoy during your cruise.
Location: 1015 Museum Circle
Telephone: 904-860-8294
Take a Tour of Manifest Distilling
Manifest Distilling is an organic distillery that uses grains, potatoes, and citrus sourced from co-ops that use sustainable growing practices. All of the spirits that Manifest Distilling makes are made in American-made equipment with products grown in North America.
A fun way to learn about the distillation process is by taking a tour of the plant. You’ll get a detailed experience of the production process including mashing, fermentation, and distillation. The tour even includes how they bottle and package the spirits. At the end of the tour, you’ll get to sample some of their beverages. Be sure to stop by the Cocktail Room to enjoy a handcrafted cocktail made with Manifest Distillery’s spirits.
Location: 960 E. Forsyth St.
Telephone: 904-619-1479
Go Camping at Little Talbot Island State Park
You’ll find 5 miles of pristine beaches and loads of solitude when you visit Little Talbot Island State Park. This barrier island is ideal to stroll along looking for pretty shells, watching for colorful birds, enjoying the sunset, then camping under the stars. After a fun day watching dolphins playing in the water, have a picnic at the water’s edge and watch the sunset. Then, head to your campsite and build a crackling fire and enjoy sharing stories with each other. The next morning, you can go fishing, kayaking, or hiking before heading back to the vibrant city of Jacksonville.
Location: 12157 Heckscher Drive
Telephone: 904-251-2320
Share a Pizza at Prati Italia
Have a fun date night sharing a delicious pizza at Prati Italia. This locally owned restaurant serves Roman-style pizzas, homemade pasta, and craft cocktails using the freshest and finest ingredients. As you walk into Prati Italia, you’ll notice the mouthwatering aromatic smells of the garlic, tomatoes, and herbs that are used on the pizzas. Once seated, order a cocktail or a bottle of wine to share and enjoy an appetizer like truffle fries or steamed mussels.
Dive into your pizza with offerings such as The Quinn covered in garlic cream, fresh mozzarella cheese, local mushrooms, and a drizzle of truffle oil. For the ultimate meat pizza, try The Godfather with salami, soppressata, pepperoni, sausage, asiago, and parmesan cheese. Save room for dessert with sweets like tiramisu or flourless chocolate cake.
Location: 4972 Big Island Drive
Telephone: 904-998-9744
See a Show at the Florida Theatre
Since 1927, patrons have been entertained by live performances held at the Florida Theatre. Shows are presented in a stunning building that’s on the National Register of Historic Places. This 1,900-seat theater is a great place for a date night when you want to support performing artists while enjoying each other’s company. You can see stand-up comedians like Bob Saget or Bill Maher, or listen to music from top-name musicians and bands like Dwight Yoakam, Parker McCollum, or Air Supply. Other performances include the mind-boggling Peking Acrobats or the humorous Mystery Science Theater.
Location: 128 E. Forsyth St.
Telephone: 904-355-5661
Enjoy Tex-Mex Cuisine at El Jefe
If you enjoy margaritas and Mexican cuisine while listening to lively Latin-inspired music, head over to El Jefe for a fun Tex-Mex experience. With roots in Texas and after discovering how delicious nachos were at the age of 7, Chef Scott Schwartz fell in love with Tex-Mex food. After moving to Jacksonville, Schwartz decided to open up El Jefe to share the zesty flavors and vibrant Tex-Mex food with others.
After arriving at your table, order one of El Jefe’s signature margaritas to sip on while nibbling on chips and guacamole and sharing a plate of spicy nachos. As you move on from appetizers, you can have wood-grilled steak carne asada tacos or enjoy tacos filled with slow-smoked brisket. Go full Tex-Mex with cheesy enchiladas or have super combo fajitas with steak, chicken, brisket, and shrimp smothered with sour cream and pico de gallo. Be sure to share the tasty coconut flan for dessert.
Location: 947 Edgewood Ave. St.
Telephone: 904-619-0938
Enjoy a Cocktail With Views of Jacksonville
Have a romantic cocktail and an intimate conversation while enjoying sweeping views of Jacksonville when you have a drink on the rooftop terrace of River & Post. The mixologists at River & Post create unique and classic cocktails on a nightly basis. While enjoying your beverage and the views, share small plates of food like the flatbread, barbecue bacon shrimp, or a sushi roll. If you head to the rooftop lounge at sunset, you’ll be treated to a colorful view. Once the sun goes down, you’ll be mesmerized by the twinkling lights of downtown Jacksonville.
Location: 1000 Riverside Ave.
Telephone: 904-575-2366
Our team at Keith Pierson Toyota hopes you and your date had a wonderful time at these fabulous Jacksonville locations and attractions. What activity did you enjoy the most? Is there a hidden gem of a place perfect for date night that we missed? If you can recommend a place that you enjoy, let us know and we’ll add the spot to our list.
If you’d like a new Toyota to get you and your date to these awesome Jacksonville locations, stop by Keith Pierson Toyota today and we can help you find the perfect vehicle to get you where you need to go.
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