Yearly vacations with just my husband and me (no kids!), keeps our relationship strong during the downs and ups of life as a married couple. Dreaming about where to go on our next couple's retreat is part of the joy. This year we did a city escape. For nextย year, I'm craving a beach vacation. After doing some research,ย Virginia Beach sounds like a good fit for us, with its alluringย mix of relaxation and adventure. Trying to decide where to go with your honey?ย Considerย these five reasons to choose a Virginia Beach romantic getaway.ย
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Walking hand-in-hand on Resort Beach (Photo credit: Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau)
1. The beaches!
Virginia Beach is all about the beach, of course. It's right there in the name! There isn't just one beach, though. Choose from three beaches for your Virginia Beach romantic getaway, each with its own unique vibe and activities. The three-mile boardwalk along Resort Beach would be great for couples who like to be in the heart of the action, with lots of shops, restaurants, live entertainment and hotels. Situated between the Atlantic Ocean and Back Bay Wildlife Refuge,ย Sandbridge Beachย boasts an island feel and plenty of oceanfrontย vacation homes among sand dunes. Expect mellow waters, lots of water sports, and excellent fishing at Chesapeake Bay Beach.
Delectable dining in Virginia Beach (Photo credit: Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau)
2. Romantic dining in Virginia Beach
Holding hands across the table, a shared appetizer, toasting your love…a Virginia Beach romantic getaway requires memorable dining experiences. Commune servesย sustainable breakfast fare made from ingredients in their own 2,000-square-foot on-site garden.ย Terrapin Restaurant gets high marks for the romantic ambiance and truffle macaroni and cheese. For an intimate experience in an 1860s farmhouse, make a reservation at the renowned Cellars Restaurant for French Country cuisine with a Southern flair.ย Hungry for more? Read about the top 10 highest rated romantic restaurants in Virginia Beach on TripAdvisor.com.
Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium's Aerial Forest Adventure (Photo credit: Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau)
3. Outdoor adventures for couples
Spending timeย in nature can bring couples closer, especially whenย trying something new together. Thankfully Virginia Beach offers all sorts of outdoorsyย things to do.
The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium‘s Aerial Forest Adventure is the largest forest climbing park in Virginia, withย 21 zip lines, 6 difficulty levels, and almost 200 challenge bridges. What a way to get our hearts pumping!
Kayaking in Virginia Beach sounds tempting, too. According to VisitVirginiaBeach.com, “The miles of waterways take the form of rivers, bays, lakes, marsh areas and fingers of water that all flow into the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay. One of the best ways to experience this jewel is by kayak.”
We have fond memories of riding horse on the beachย during our honeymoon, so for sure we'd want to saddle up with Virginia Beach Horseback. It's one of the only beach horseback riding services in the U.S.
I'd love to go stand up paddle boarding inย Virginia Beach with my husband as a way to get out on the water and enjoy the scenery. Plus, it's a great coreย workout and I wouldn't mind if we both got six-pack abs. (A girl can dream!)
For hikers like us,ย First Landing State Park near Chesapeake Bay sounds divine with itsย 19 trails that cover more than 19 miles. There's also swimming, biking, boating and fishing in the park.
Golfing couples will be happy to know there are 198 holes of golf in Virginia Beach. Check out the incredible Virginia Beach Golf Vacation Packages.
Burn off some that delicious Virginia Beach food with a climbย to the top of Cape Henry Lighthouse, one of the oldest surviving lighthouses in the U.S. (What is it about lighthouses that makes them so romantic?!)
A sunset stroll along Sunbridge Beach (Photo credit: Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau)
4. Couple's spa day for a Virginia Beach romantic getaway
A couple's spa treatmentย is just what the marriage counselor ordered! Don a fluffy robe with your sweetheartย and let the worries of the world float away at the hands of a professional masseuse or aesthetician.ย Choose from several spas and treatments in Virginia Beach.ย The Stress-Fix Aroma Massage at the Best Body Co. sounds like the solution for frazzledย couples. It combines Swedish and deep tissue massage, acupressure, and foot reflexology; and itย includes a take-home aromatherapy fragrance.
5. For the love of nightlifeย
We don't get out a lot anymore. But if we embarked on a Virginia Beach romantic getaway, my husband and I would get out there and play the night away! Fromย live comedy and brew pubs to dance clubs and karaoke, Virginia Beach gives you a reason to stay out past your bedtime. Choose fromย live music, top comedians, musicals and more. For wine lovers, the Sonoma Wine Bar & Bistro sounds particularly appealing! Top off your night withย a moonlit stroll along the beach. Read more about Virginia Beach's nightlife.
Sigh…Virginia Beach sounds dreamy, doesn't it?
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So…do you think my husband and I should book aย Virginia Beach romantic getaway? Would you consider a Virginia Beach romantic getaway? Let us know in the comments below!
A Note from The Travel Mama: This story is sponsored by Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau. I received compensation related to this post. All opinions are mine, as always.
I haven’t been in so many years. I remember really loving Virginia Beach.
What a lovely getaway. All of the offerings sound so relaxing, but you can’t beat that beautiful sky!
You’re right…all the way around!
Adventure Park looks like a lot fun! This isn’t a bad drive for us- I should think about a couple’s getaway soon!
Indeed you should. Time for a couple’s retreat in Virginia Beach, for sure!
I love the ambiance of those beaches! I wish I can go there someday, and out of the country trip is a must-have for me!
Hi Nikki – I hope you can visit Virginia Beach someday soon!
That is a very romantic place! I want to go there for our second honeymoon! It would be a lovely vacation.
Ooh…a second honeymoon in Virginia Beach sounds divine!
My friend and her husband got married there! They were so glad they decided to!
I’ll bet! Virginia Beach would be a lovely place to get hitched!
I have a friend who lives in Virginia Beach and she loved it. I think the beach golf getaway would be really amazing.
My husband would love the golf while I snuck off for a spa treatment! ๐
I’ve been wanting to visit Virginia. It seems like a great place to go for a romantic getaway. We’d definitely enjoy the beautiful beaches, restaurants and the Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium. I think it’s a great idea to go for any couple.
Agreed! The couple that plays together, stays together!
So romantic! Will plan this with my husband soon! Thank you for sharing! And I love that pic at the beach!
Sounds wonderful! Enjoy! ๐
My 15 year anniversary is coming up soon and I would love to take a romantic vacation to Virginia Beach. It really does look like the couples paradise!
Congrats on 15 years! That’s an anniversary that definitely deserves a romantic getaway trip!
Oh I think we’d love a getaway out there. Doing some kayaking would definitely be a priority.
I love outdoor activities like kayaking and Virginia Beach definitely has a lot of outdoorsy things to do!
This sounds lovely! I will have to tell my hubby about going here for a getaway ๐
I hope you can convince him!
Virginia Beach is gorgeous. I have had a few friends and family members travel there over the years and their photos are always gorgeous.
Sounds like you will need to go with next time! ๐
Those sunsets are beautiful! This looks like it would be the perfect romantic getaway!
Yes, that’s one crazy beautiful beach sunset! Thank you for your comment, Brandy.
I’m a beach girl but I’ve never been to Virginia. We’ll have to look into this!
And with three different beach vacations to choose from…swoon! Hope you can make it to Virginia Beach soon!
I have always wanted to go to Virginia Beach. It sounds like a great place for a romantic getaway.
Very tempting, right?! I hope you can visit Virginia Beach soon!
Oh wow. You certainly make a compelling argument for Virginia Beach. My husband and I have been thinking about a romantic getaway, and I think we just found our destination.
Wonderful! Have a wonderful time in Virginia Beach, Stacie!