The song says, “It’s so easy to fall in love.” Keep that love alive by planning a Valentine’s Day that will be one for the ages. We’re thinking a trip to the beach. After all, what’s more romantic than an escape to a picture-perfect, tranquil island paradise? And the Hammock Coast fits the bill.
Treat your Sweetheart to a Romantic Beach Getaway
We have a few ideas to make it super special.
Book a room with a view. We offer waterfront properties that sit directly on the Atlantic Ocean. Our Laughing Place 2 property provides a roof-top view that will take your breath away. A private pier sits on the Midway Inlet. Both make excellent places to enjoy a glass of wine or morning coffee.
Have the pantry and fridge at your rental stocked when you arrive. Groceries Ahead does the shopping for you, leaving plenty of couple’s time without the need for routine errands. You can even include bottles of wine (or beer and liquor) in the order.
Plan a night out at one of the romantic restaurants in the area. Set the tone at Perrone’s Market, which serves dry-aged prime steaks and local seafood with a Mediterranean flair. The award-winning wine list and craft cocktail selection (including non-alcoholic and low-alcohol) provide a delightful way to start the evening. Or dine surrounded by oaks in the courtyard at The Chive Blossom Restaurant & Bar. This charming cafe serves a creative fusion of local seafood with an international influence. Frank’s Restaurant & Bar and Wahoo’s Fish House in Murrells Inlet round out a list of romantic restaurants.
Brookgreen Gardens holds an annual Walk for Romance on Feb. 14 in the gardens’ labyrinth. The creek front setting adds to the ambiance. A Vow Renewal ceremony takes place at the boat dock at 3 p.m. It’s a Hallmark-channel worthy way to celebrate your sweetheart. If you don’t want to participate in the event, Brookgreen’s gorgeous Botanical Gardens makes a magical setting for a stroll.
Of course, the beach at sunset or in the moonlight also provides a fairy-tale setting for a walk. Waking up to the sound of waves and watching a sunrise together is pretty special, too.
During the day, take a bike ride together. Rent bikes from VayKGear, and get a discount as a TideLife Vacation Rentals guest. Ride the Waccamaw Neck Bike Trail or the Pawleys Island Loop, which takes cyclists on a three-and-a-half-mile route with spectacular scenery.
Shake things up this Valentine’s Day with a beach getaway.