Long Bay Point Bait & Tackle

Creating a gourmet meal in your own kitchen doesn't have to be a challenge. Just visit the highly knowledgeable pros at Bella Monte International Marketplace & Cafe for a little guidance. They can advise you on which of their many fine products will help you create any dish. The store features an extensive selection of imported cheeses, wines, olive oils, meats, flavored vinegars, sauces and more. Plus, a stunning selection of cookware will offer you the right tools to create a gourmet masterpiece in no time. The store also features a deli and restaurant if you prefer to have someone else do the cooking!

The two of you will enjoy escaping the present and journeying to Virginia Beach's dramatic past when you plan a romantic date at the Francis Land House Historic Site. This is a 200-year-old plantation home that has been restored down to the last detail and is open for guided tours and special events. Each room in the house is decorated to reflect the furniture and other items of the period, complete with stunning antiques and reproductions that offer visitors a rare opportunity to peer into how the gentry class of the area used to live.

Enjoy a whale of a time when you get on board for a Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Trip in Virginia Beach. See bottlenose dolphins and humpback whales play in their natural environment when you observe them from the unique vantage point of Rudee Tours. The tour is led by respected naturalists and professionals from the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center who will point out several interesting pieces of information about the dolphins and whales that you will see on this unique excursion. The season runs April to October to see dolphins and December through March to see whales. Beverages are available on the trip, too.