I found the East Coast’s best-kept secret and it’s only a 2.5 hour drive from DC ✨ I think it’s an easy summer trip/drive from DC if you want to get away for a few days!
Cape May, NJ was everything I needed. Quiet mornings, dreamy streets, sunset dinners… it felt like I stepped into a little vintage film.
The drive from DC was just under 3 hours, plus an 80-minute ferry but honestly, the ferry was so easy. I sat there for 80 mins and rested and also hopped on my laptop. Such an easy commute from DC and the peace, the food, the energy? So worth it.
✨Each of these spots felt like a little love letter to my taste buds:
🍴 Port Marina – dockside dining with breezy views and casual charm
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🌸 Beach Plum Farm – fresh garden-to-table meals surrounded by flowers and chickens (yes, really)
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🦐 Fish House - low-key, flavorful, and felt like eating where the locals go
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🦞 The Lobster House – classic Cape May seafood, waterfront vibes, and very gene...