Most Romantic Beach Vacations
When you need a little time away to reconnect with your love, head seaside for a romantic setting
Romantic beach getaways aren't a cliché—they really do charge up our brains and bodies for relaxation and romance. Let love shine in romantic venues that combine the power of the sea with shared adventures that bring you close to the one you adore.
California Dreamin'
Go for a romantic walk as the sun sinks into the Pacific Ocean at Sunset Beach in Huntington Beach. Build a bonfire in one of the many fire pits as the sky fades to black. Play your guitar and croon love tunes, or just listen to the waves rolling into the shore as you share a little intimate conversation. If you need more romance, surround her with roses—Huntington Botanical Gardens has more than 3,000 rosebushes, plus other beautiful flowers in 12 gardens.
Under the Boardwalk
Check out Delaware's Rehoboth Beach for laughter and thrills if lighthearted fun is on the agenda for your romantic getaway. The authentic wooden boardwalk, along with the smell of saltwater taffy and popcorn, offer a playful setting for romance. Hold your honey tight on the amusement park thrill rides, or pick up some sweets for your sweetie at Dolles Candyland. You can find a secluded snuggling spot at Rehoboth Beach's far northern end.
A Seaside Romance
Lincoln City's cliff-strewn beaches on the Oregon coast lend themselves to strolling hand-in-hand—and you might even see a breaching whale. Head into town for a Saturday morning date. Slip your arm around your sweetheart while enjoying your favorite films from yesteryear at the vintage Bijou Theater. Create a special blown glass keepsake of your getaway at the Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio afterward, or get your heartstrings in rhythm when you take in one of Theatre West's live musical performances.
Honolulu City Lights
The turquoise waters of Waikiki Beach. Practice your teamwork by renting a tandem kayak, or get competitive with a private surfing lesson for two. Finish off the day with a romantic harborside dinner at Nico's Pier 38 (1129 N. Nimitz Highway, Honolulu) that won't take a shark-sized bite out of your wallet. The menu changes daily based on the freshest fare from the Honolulu Fish Auction next door.
In the Dunes by the Cape
A picturesque lighthouse flanked by red roof cottages sets the tone for romance in Cape Neddick. Comb the tide pools on Cape Neddick Beach or take a walk along a rocky shoreline by the Nubble Cape Lighthouse. Savor fresh local lobster at Cape Neddick Lobster Pound (60 Shore Rd, Cape Neddick). Not only will you have a romantic view of the harbor, you’re dining in one of the most historic buildings in town.
Ready to travel? Find your hotel in Huntington Beach, Rehoboth Beach, Lincoln City, Honolulu, Cape Neddick.
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