A Love Letter

From 931 Beach Guest House

 

 

Did you know…

• By the 1840s, Valentine’s Day became widely popular thanks to the Penny Post, allowing love letters to be mailed cheaply and discreetly.
• Victorian valentines were often handmade or richly decorated, featuring lace paper, embossing, ribbons, and even silk.
• Many valentines were sent anonymously, adding mystery and excitement to the holiday.
• Flowers, birds, and hearts weren’t just decoration—they carried hidden meanings in the Victorian language of symbols.
• Some valentines were kept for a lifetime, saved in books or tied with ribbon as treasured keepsakes.
• Not all valentines were sweet—“vinegar valentines” delivered sharp humor and wit, proving Victorians enjoyed irony as much as romance.

 

Start your day with a quiet walk along the beach as the sun rises over the ocean. Winter and early spring mornings in Cape May feel especially intimate—just the sound of waves and the promise of an unhurried day.

Afterward, enjoy coffee and pastries in town or linger over breakfast together before heading out.

Take a horse-drawn carriage ride through Cape May’s historic streets. Wrapped in blankets, you’ll pass ornate Victorian homes and tree-lined avenues—an experience that feels straight out of another era.

Wander Washington Street Mall, browsing charming boutiques and stopping for a sweet treat or light lunch. From there, head just outside town for a wine tasting at Willow Creek Winery or Cape May Winery, where you can sip, relax, and enjoy the scenery together.

Make your way to Sunset Beach, where the sky glows with soft color as the sun dips below the horizon. Hunt for Cape May “diamonds,” hold hands, and take it all in—this is one of the town’s most romantic rituals.

End the day with a candlelit dinner at one of Cape May’s intimate restaurants. Afterward, return to your room, open the windows to the ocean air, and let the evening linger just a little longer.

 

 

 

This Valentine’s Day, the most meaningful gift isn’t wrapped in paper—it’s wrapped in time together. A quiet escape. A place that feels like home.

The Inn will be welcoming its first guest of the 2026 season on April 15th, and we would be honored if that guest were you—helping us usher in a beautiful season full of rest, romance, and new memories.

Visit us at www.931beach.com or call (609) 884-0275 to plan your stay.

Your room will be ready, and we’ll be looking forward to welcoming you.

With love and gratitude,

Innkeeper Heather

931 Beach Guest House , Cape May NJ 08204