Valentine’s Day is on a Monday this year, so that gives you a whole weekend of love…And love is in the air over these Outer Banks mid-February. Here at the beach, Valentine’s Day is more than just a day for overpriced chocolates and roses, it’s a special day to remind those in your life how much you love them. And we have plenty of ways to show our love…
While the weather could be a balmy 65 degrees with blue skies, or it could flurry and have temps in the teens, it’s best to be prepared either way. Here is a short list of special ways to let your love shine on the Outer Banks over Valentine’s Day/weekend:
- Head to the beach and write your names in the sand (and take a selfie to share).
- Enjoy a wine tasting at Sanctuary Vineyards.
- Create your own charcuterie board with some yummy meats, cheeses and olives from the Trio market.
- Pick a restaurant with a Prix Fixe Valentine’s Dinner like Outer Banks Brewing Company on Feb 11 or 12th.
- Take a picnic down to Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge (Bring binoculars as you may even spot Tundra Swans).
- Buy your sweetheart a kite and fly it on Jockey’s Ridge State Park.
- Go for a horseback ride on Hatteras Beach.
- Go for a scenic airplane ride.
- Play a round of golf at Carolina Club or The Pointe.
- Climb the Currituck Beach Lighthouse together.
- Buy a beach house (you never know what your next chapter holds, and there is nothing as romantic as walks on the beach…)
Do you have any Valentine’s Day traditions? We’d love to hear about them. Share a comment on our Facebook page here.