How to Propose in Virginia Beach

Now that you feel prepared to propose, it’s time to work out the details for your proposal in Virginia Beach! Virginia Beach has so many beautiful locations to propose, from coastal beaches to trails to beautiful restaurants and venues.

Best Places to Propose In Virginia Beach

While it might sound obvious to say “the beach!” there are SO many beaches in Virginia Beach to choose from.

The beaches along Shore Drive in Virginia Beach are along the Chesapeake Bay and are quiet and peaceful in the off season months. A few favorite beaches along Shore Drive are Chic’s Beach and the beaches surrounding The Delta Hotel.

The Virginia Beach Oceanfront lines the Atlantic Ocean and also has gorgeous views! The advantage of proposal at the Oceanfront is it allows for several locations to celebrate after. If you are looking for a quieter beach along the Oceanfront, the North End beaches are a locals favorite. Looking to propose along the boardwalk? Beginning at the King Neptune Statue is a great place to start at the board walk.

If you and your partner love the outdoors, spending the day in First Landing State Park has so many beautiful trails to walk along and find a perfect place to propose.

When picking a place to propose, the most important factor to consider is what is most special to you and your partner? If you love a fancy dinner out, the Gold Key Restaurants in Virginia Beach have amazing fine dining. Looking for dinner and a view? A more casual option we love is Bubba’s or their neighboring restaurant The Back Deck.

Are you a more adventurous couple? Planning a day to propose at The Aquarium or The Adventure Park would be such a fun and memorable day.

Best Time of Day to Propose

There is no wrong time to propose, but there are a few factors you might want to consider before you propose.

If it important to you to propose at sunset (or sunrise! we see you early birds) make sure you are aware of what time it will be happening that day. We love to take a quick peak at the local tracker for the exact date we need.

Are you planning on having photos taken? If you are looking to have an incognito photographer, we can hop on a call with you to help decide on the best time.

Where to Park before Proposing in Virginia Beach

If you are proposing during the months of May-Early September in Virginia Beach, be prepared to walk a little bit from where you park to the beach. What does this mean for you? If your partner likes to wear high heels, you might encourage a shoe that they can easily kick off on the beach or something easy to walk in to get to the beach.

The bay side beaches along Shore Drive have free street parking and free beach access. If you are planning to park and propose at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront you will need to pay a meter for street parking or you can utilize the parking garages.

If there is not convenient parking outside of Virginia Beach restaurants, many of them offer complimentary valet parking.

Still have some lingering questions on proposing? Check out our advice on how to prepare to propose.