Day Trip from DC｜Chasing the Pure Atlantic Sunrise Together 🌅

📍 Virginia Beach, VA Only ~2 hours from DC 🚗—perfect for a spontaneous weekend trip! Off-season = quieter beaches 🏖️ + easier oceanfront hotel bookings 🏨 (Pro tip: any oceanfront room = your private sunrise balcony!) 🌅 Sunrise Must-Knows: 1️⃣ Set that alarm ⏰—arrive 45 mins before sunrise to see the dark ocean turn into a painting 🎨… totally worth it! 2️⃣ Flash vs. no flash = two totally different vibes 📸✨ Try both! 3️⃣ The light changes SO fast ☁️➡️🌤️—prep your photographer 📲 so you don’t miss the magic! 4️⃣ Beach is just steps away from your balcony… night shots are dreamy too 🌌 #StudyInUSA #WeekendVibes #EastCoastLife #RomanticEscape #SunriseLovers #DMVtravel #SunriseGoals #PhotoTips #HotelFinds #BeachPhotography #SunriseMagic #SummerStyle #VirginiaBeach