Romantic Couples Weekend
Plan the perfect romantic getaway. Sunset sails, wine trails, cozy B&Bs, and the most romantic beach towns at the Jersey Shore.
Victorian B&Bs
Charming stays with gourmet breakfast
Sunset Experiences
Sailing, beach walks, rooftop drinks
Wine & Dining
Wine trails and BYOB fine dining
Most Romantic Towns
Cape May
5/5 RomanceVictorian elegance, wine trails, sunset cruises
Stay: Angel of the Sea, Queen Victoria, Congress Hall
Spring Lake
5/5 RomanceQuiet elegance, lake walks, refined dining
Stay: The Breakers, Sea Crest by the Sea
Ocean Grove
4/5 RomanceHistoric Victorian village, Great Auditorium
Stay: The Majestic Hotel, Victorian guesthouses
Stone Harbor
4/5 RomanceUpscale Seven Mile Island, sunset views
Stay: The Reeds at Shelter Haven
Asbury Park
4/5 RomanceHip arts scene, rooftop bars, live music
Stay: The Asbury Hotel
Long Branch
4/5 RomancePier Village, spa resort, oceanfront dining
Stay: Ocean Place Resort & Spa
Romantic Activities
Sunset Sail
Watch the sun set over the bay on a private or group sailing cruise.
Wine Trail
Sample local wines at 6 Cape May wineries. Transport available.
Couples Spa
Side-by-side massages and treatments at shore spas.
Candlelit Dinner
BYOB fine dining at intimate shore restaurants.
Sunrise Beach Walk
Empty beaches at dawn. Watch the sun rise over the Atlantic.
Victorian Trolley Tour
Narrated tour through Cape May's historic district.
Sample Weekend Itineraries
Classic Romantic Weekend
Cape May
- Friday: Arrive, check into B&B, sunset dinner at Ebbitt Room
- Saturday: Beach morning, wine trail afternoon, candlelit BYOB dinner
- Sunday: Trolley tour, brunch, afternoon departure
Quiet Elegance
Spring Lake
- Friday: Arrive, walk around the lake, dinner at The Mill
- Saturday: Beach day, sunset at non-commercial boardwalk, elegant dinner
- Sunday: Brunch, antique shopping in nearby towns
Hip & Artsy
Asbury Park
- Friday: Check into The Asbury, rooftop drinks, live music
- Saturday: Beach club, vintage shopping, dinner and nightlife
- Sunday: Brunch, Silverball Museum, departure
Romance Tips
Book B&B Direct
Many B&Bs offer romance packages with champagne and breakfast in bed.
BYOB for Savings
Bring a nice bottle of wine to BYOB restaurants. No corkage fees.
Visit Off-Season
September-October and May offer romance without summer crowds.
Request Ocean View
Ocean-view rooms cost more but are worth it for morning views.
Make Reservations
Top restaurants book up 2-4 weeks ahead on summer weekends.
Surprise with Details
Ask your hotel to arrange flowers, champagne, or sunset timing.