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Treat your sweetie to a day at the beach that isn't filled with the challenge of fighting the crowds and all the stress that goes with it. Instead, plan to spend a relaxing day on a romantic date at First Landing Cross. The area is also known as Chesapeake Beach and you can comfortably stretch out on your beach blanket to sunbathe, take in the scenery or swim in the protected shallow waters.

Brighten the day of someone in your life who needs a little pick-me-up when you send them something special from Topiaries. This classy, upscale shop specializes in creating unique arrangements of dried or living flowers and greenery that are all perfect for any occasion. Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, wedding, or “just because,” Topiaries will create a horticultural expression of creativity designed to impress.

Even though the sun has gone down, that doesn't mean that the heat has let up one bit when you make plans to spend your evening at Peabody's. This high energy dance club features the largest dance floor in Virginia and touts itself as the hottest place to get your groove on. You can literally party with thousands as this nightlife venue can accommodate quite a crowd. The drinks are served by expert barkeeps, the atmosphere is fun, energetic and yet inviting, and there is even an area to kick back and check out what's on one of the many big screen televisions. And of course, the crowd is filled with some of the most visually appealing people in town!

There are predictable dinner theaters and then there's the out-of-bounds entertainment that you and your family will experience when you are in the audience for Angelo's Murder Mystery Dinner Theater. With a 13-year backlog of memorable performances, this team of actors, directors and crew have been proud to continue the tradition of being Virginia Beach's original comedy/murder mystery company. Audiences love it for many reasons. Not only do you get a chance to see the work of some of the finest actors in the area, you will also become a part of the production as the performance becomes interactive. The characters variously include audience members to help solve the mystery, often leading to amusing results. The performances are all family friendly, so make it an evening out for the whole clan.