Over the Moon: Our Favorite US Destinations for Summer Babymoons

Where Do Soon-to-Be Mamas Take their Ever-Important Babymoon?

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With all the focus on your baby’s upcoming arrival, a babymoon allows you and your partner to reconnect and spend dedicated quality time together. We’ve put together a list of the best summertime places to unwind (and celebrate) before your little one gets here. To curate our list of the top summer babymoon destinations, we looked at US locations with engaging season-appropriate activities for both parents, price points that range from budget friendly to a bit indulgent, and atmospheres that truly give you those getaway vibes.

Best US Summer Babymoon Nominees

Big Cedar Lodge – Ridgedale, MO

Choose between lodge rooms, lakeside cottages, and private log cabins at this rustic-style resort in the Ozarks. Multiple on-site restaurants offer all kinds of good eats. A luxurious on-site spa offers prenatal massages and grotto pools among its many services. Around the resort and in the local area, you’ll find world-class golf, lakeside activities, and local markets.

Blisswood Bed & Breakfast Ranch – Cat Spring, TX

Located near Houston, this sprawling ranch offers romantic old-timey charm, lovely scenery, and plenty of amenities to help couples unwind. Book one of the charming cottages and take advantage of the babymoon package for extra perks like chocolate-dipped strawberries, sparkling cider, and a welcome basket for mom.

Chatham Bars Inn – Chatham, MA

Located on beautiful Cape Cod, the Chatham Bars Inn offers coastal charm with private cottages that offer ocean-view spa suites with oversized hydrotherapy tubs. Couples can dine on farm-to-table meals created from produce grown right on the property. The on-site spa includes special treatments for expectant mothers.

Enchantment Resort – Sedona, AZ

Choose from a variety of private suites, some with a private pool and outdoor fireplace, when you spend your babymoon at Enchantment Resort. Book the special babymoon package, which includes spa credit, breakfast and dining credit, and a babymoon connection ceremony led by a mindfulness therapist.

Half-Mile Farm – Highlands, NC

This luxury country inn gives a secluded feeling while still being close enough to the neighboring small town of Highlands for you to enjoy a little upscale shopping and dining. Beautiful rooms blend historic charm with modern amenities, and the on-site spa services include a couples tutorial massage and a "momma bear" massage.

Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls – Logan, OH

Enjoy the privacy of a separate cottage with an indoor whirlpool in the midst of the gorgeous wooded landscape of Logan, Ohio. Couples can soak in the natural setting from their cottage porch, explore nearby Hocking Hills State Park, and schedule a prenatal or couples massage and other soothing treatments at the inn's on-site spa.

Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa – Marathon, FL

A newer oceanfront hotel, Isla Bella provides easy access to all the Florida Keys have to offer. Each room offers ocean views with floor-to-ceiling glass doors and private terraces. The on-site spa offers a Bella Momma massage and couples massages. Couples can also unwind at outdoor pools, a private beach, or at a summer concert.

The Lavender Inn – Ojai, CA

About two hours north of Los Angeles, Ojai slows down the pace of life so you can take in California's amazing desert mountain scenery. The cozy Lavender Inn puts you within strolling distance of the city’s studios, galleries, and eclectic restaurants. The babymoon package includes a prenatal massage room, nearby shop discounts, and a baby gift.

Mission Point Resort – Mackinac, MI

Set on the pedestrian-only Mackinac Island, this historic resort offers a serene getaway where you can stroll 18 acres of garden and grounds, bike island pathways, gaze out at beautiful Lake Huron, and enjoy great food at on-site restaurants. Packages are available for couples, and the on-site Aveda spa offers both prenatal and couple massages.

The Resort at Paws Up – Greenough, MT

Spend your babymoon in the Montana wilderness at this upscale dude ranch offering luxury vacation tents and vacation homes. From fly-fishing to electric biking, couples will find a host of outdoor activities along with plenty of secluded relaxation. The spa offers a wide variety of treatments including prenatal offerings and couples' massages. If your babymoon is a family affair, you’ll find tons of activities here for kids.

Sundance Mountain Resort – Sundance, UT

Founded by Robert Redford, this iconic resort lets you soak in the breathtaking scenery of Utah's Wasatch Mountains from the resort's wide windows and common areas. You can participate in outdoor activities, art classes, and shopping, or take advantage of on-site spa services including prenatal massages. The resort also offers a summer theater series and great dining at six venues.

Sunriver Resort – Sunriver, OR

Set alongside the winding Deschutes River, this sprawling resort offers lodge and private home accommodations with views of Deschutes National Park's lush forests and meadows. Enjoy outdoor activities galore (including award-winning golf courses), savor great meals at on-site eateries, and relax together in the modern rustic interior spaces. Don’t miss a relaxing mother-to-be massage at the resort spa.

Terranea Resort – Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

This ocean-view resort offers serene pools, a spa, and various coastal activities. You can choose from numerous accommodation options, including suites, bungalows, and casitas. At the spa, you can book mommy-to-be or couple massages, and if your babymoon is a family vacation, Terranea Resort offers a kid's club with a roster of fun activities.

Wentworth by the Sea – New Castle, NH

Located right on the marina of a charming island town, this historic hotel features serene cottage decor in its luxury rooms and suites. The on-site spa offers massages, body scrubs, wraps, and couples packages, and the on-site restaurants and pool bar serve gourmet fare. You’ll find plenty to explore in the Portsmouth/New Castle area.

Wentworth Mansion – Charleston, SC

This historic hotel located in downtown Charleston offers a pampering babymoon package that includes a three-course dinner in the hotel restaurant, a one-hour couples massage, and turndown service with a bottle of sparkling cider and chocolate-covered strawberries. You’ll enjoy two nights of luxury accommodations and receive a special memento for your baby.

White Doe Inn – Manteo, NC

Located in the gorgeous Outer Banks, the White Doe Inn offers a cozy B&B with inviting porches and beautiful rooms with gas fireplaces. Spa services include prenatal and couples massages. The inn's babymoon package includes a lovely welcome package, massages for two, and a babymoon maternity portrait.

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