--- title: Valentine's Day in the Outer Banks (2023) description: Valentine's Day is less than a month away. Have you made plans yet? Why not treat the one you love to a romantic getaway in the beautiful Outer Banks?! 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Have you made plans yet? Why not treat the one you love to a romantic getaway in the beautiful Outer Banks?! Here's some inspiration for your trip!  ![priscilla-du-preez-xSAiIM6Wa2c-unsplash](https://www.outerbanks.me/hs-fs/hubfs/priscilla-du-preez-xSAiIM6Wa2c-unsplash.jpg?width=3581&height=5371&name=priscilla-du-preez-xSAiIM6Wa2c-unsplash.jpg) #### Dreamy Drives  For beautiful views of the island, hop in your car and take a joyride! Outerbanks.org recommends driving around [Cape Hatteras National Seashore](https://www.outerbanks.org/listing/cape-hatteras-national-seashore/294/) for views of the iconic [Cape Hatteras Lighthouse](https://www.outerbanks.org/listing/cape-hatteras-lighthouse/248/), [Pea Island Wildlife Refuge](https://www.outerbanks.org/listing/pea-island-national-wildlife-refuge/284/), [Coquina Beach ](https://www.outerbanks.org/listing/coquina-beach-mp-26/958/)and more. Other excellent places to drive include [Jockey’s Ridge State Park](https://www.outerbanks.org/listing/jockeys-ridge-state-park/293/) (Outerbanks.org recommends stopping here to "hand-in-hand walk the largest sand-dune on the East Coast") and [Wright Brothers National Memorial](https://www.outerbanks.org/listing/wright-brothers-national-memorial/3/). For an extra special evening, time your drive so that you can catch one of the Outer Banks' stunning sunsets!  #### Relaxing Spas  Get some much needed rest and relaxation at one of the Outer Banks' outstanding spas. We recommend booking a romantic couples massage at the facility of your choice! Read about the top rated local spas on [TripAdvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g616326-Activities-c40-Outer_Banks_North_Carolina.html).  ![alexander-grey-Ru-7if4siHA-unsplash](https://www.outerbanks.me/hs-fs/hubfs/alexander-grey-Ru-7if4siHA-unsplash.jpg?width=5616&height=3744&name=alexander-grey-Ru-7if4siHA-unsplash.jpg) #### Romantic Dining  There are oodles of romantic restaurants in the Outer Banks. For fine dining with amazing views, check out:  - [Cafe Pamlico](https://www.innonpamlicosound.com/eat/) (Buxton): contemporary coastal cuisine driven by locally sourced seafood, meats and produce. - [Lone Cedar Cafe](https://lonecedarcafe.com/) (Nags Head): celebrated local cuisine that focuses on fresh, sustainable Outer Banks seafood.  - [Ocean Boulevard Bistro and Martini Bar](http://www.obbistro.com/) (Kitty Hawk): a popular upscale restaurant serving meat and seafood prepared with local ingredients. - [The Blue Point](https://www.thebluepoint.com/) (Duck): a mellow, whimsical restaurant that serves seafood and Southern dishes inspired by tradition and history.  These are just a few of the romantic activities that you can enjoy this Valentine's Day in the Outer Banks. Know of another activity? 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