Where Do Soon-to-Be Mamas Take their Ever-Important Babymoon?
Introducing the Best Summer Babymoon spots in the US!
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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.
Our nominees were researched and selected as the tops in their category. We then turned to the experts—the Motherhood Community—to place their votes and determine the best of the best! The votes are in, and the winners are...
Best US Summer Babymoon of 2024 Winners
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
