Need a night off and some time to reconnect with your partner or friends? Don't we all?!
Unfortunately, once you've done the hard part of finding a babysitter, you still have the equally daunting task of planning the date.
If you're looking for some inspiration and a change from your usual date night routine, we've rounded up the best experiences on the Treasure Coast! Step out of your box, try a new activity, or discover a hidden gem.
We've included adventurous, artsy, relaxing, active, and classic date ideas in this guide. So whether you are seeking adventure or looking for something more chill, we have lots of creative date ideas for you in Vero Beach, Port St. Lucie, and Stuart to help bring you closer together as a couple.
Adventurous Dates
Leave the kids at home, but bring a child-like spirit along! Here are some adventures to book when you feel like trying something new.
- Practice your communication skills while you try to solve your Escape Room in Vero Beach or Port St. Lucie.
- Try your hand at axe throwing in Stuart at Mad Hatcher's.
- Get scared together during a ghost tour with Indian River Hauntings in Vero, Treasure Coast Ghosts in Fort Pierce, or US Ghost Adventures in Stuart.
- Rent a Sea-Doo from Propel Watersports or Salty's Water Sports and experience the Indian River Lagoon in a new way.
- Explore the wild side of Florida with Marsh Beast Airboat Tours.
- Go horseback riding on Hutchinson Island beach with Tours on Horseback.
- Take a leap of faith together at Skydive Sebastian.
Artsy Dates
Love to get creative together? These ideas will spark your artistic sides (and hopefully create a spark between you!).
- Paint pottery at Painted Frog Vero Beach or Stuart Ceramics.
- Peruse the exhibitions and collections at Vero Beach Museum of Art or take a painting class there with Cork, Canvas, & Company.
- Create a masterpiece at Splatter & Sip Studio or Painting with a Twist in Stuart.
Relaxing Dates
Does life have you both stressed out? Relax together at these places on the Treasure Coast.
- Take a sunset pontoon tour on the Indian River Lagoon at the Environmental Learning Center or with Treasure Coast River Cruises.
- Relax on the water with a drink in your hand on Cruisin' Tikis or Tiki Taxi Cruises.
- Try halotherapy for a unique spa experience at Salt Vero or Salt of The Earth in Stuart.
- Book a couples massage at your favorite spa - White Orchid Spa in Vero Beach has great reviews.
- Take a tour of Summer Crush Vineyard & Winery and sample their Florida wines.
- Stroll a farmers market - click to see our lists of Indian River, St. Lucie, or Martin County markets.
Active Dates
Work up a sweat and release endorphins during one of these high-energy dates.
- Rent paddleboards or kayaks from Paddles by the Sea or Sunrise City Adventures and explore the Indian River Lagoon.
- Take a bike ride on the Historic Jungle Trail (if you don't have your own, you can rent them at Trek Bikes).
- Work on your golf swing in a climate-controlled box at Big Shots in Vero Beach.
- Up your putting game at PopStroke. With bunkers, patches, and fairways, along with an on-site restaurant, this is not your typical mini-golf experience.
- Get swept off your feet with a Swingsation dance class.
- Try your hand at pickleball and see why it's become a sensation.
Classic Dates
These ideas are classics for a reason! Reminisce on your early days of dating and have some good old-fashioned fun.
- See who can get a strike at Vero Bowl, Bowlero, Saint Lucie Lanes, Jensen Beach Bowl, or Stuart Bowl.
- Share a large popcorn and catch a movie. There are a few movie theaters throughout the Treasure Coast, including the drive-in Treasure Coast Park and Watch.
- Bring out your competitive sides by playing arcade games at Dave & Buster's or Play Money Pinball Arcade-Bar.
- Vibe together to some live music. Click to see our lists of Vero venues, Port St. Lucie venues, and Stuart venues.
- Attend a live concert, play, or comedy show. Click for a list of theaters on the Treasure Coast.
- Enjoy a nice dinner out at one of our favorite date-night restaurants in Vero Beach (Port St. Lucie and Stuart recommendations coming soon!).
I hope this list inspires you and helps you to have fun and reconnect with your partner or friends. No matter what date activity on the Treasure Coast you choose, I hope you embrace the moment, enjoy each other's company, and make lasting memories!
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