virginia beach

mssell

From our hotel we could see the dolphins frolicking in the waves. We walked on the beach and just loved being out in the sea air. Lovely!

Virtualheather

Definitely coming back in the Summer! People are very nice and the shopping/food is great! No matter what age you are there is something to do!

Biffenator

There is trully something for everyone here. Virginia Beach is the best location to experience all of what Hampton Roads has to offer year round. The beach, museums, camping, boating, fishing, military tours, historical sites, the list goes on and on. At the beach there are sections that quiet and areas with entertainment, shops and amusments. And 45 mins away are the historical sites of Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown the birth place the nation. Plus Busch Gardens and Water Country amusement parks. Enjoy

DanW440

It was cold and windy for the three days I was here but very enjoyable. I imagine the sand and beach is perfect in the summer. A bit crowded with high rises stacked next to each other but otherwise a pleasant seaside resort.

548phillipc

Great beaches, Good food, and overall people are ok. Love visiting here and taking a break. Definitely hit the beaches and take your time.

FM137

Really nice beach area and space to enjoy between boardwalk & ocean. Boardwalk presents many interesting historical statues, sculptures, and historical sites along with points of interest and fun things to do, nice stores, and restaurants to experience.

Wwilmer

Not too crowded for mid August and the beaches were kept clean and had watchful lifeguards. Different from Duck where we usually go, but good overall.

BillG851

what can I say lived here forever and like it somewhat. They don't like for us locals to hang out at the ocean front during the tourist season. The hotels are over priced and there isn't a whole lot to do but the are building more entertainment for the tourists

MLL_KLL

This is a great place to take visitors to for the day if you live in Richmond, VA. The boardwalk has lots of things to do and see during the summer if you don't want to just sit on the beach. You can walk, roller blade, rent bikes, rent covered carts and see the entire length of the beach / boardwalk area. There are restaurants along the entire strand and lots of benches to sit on and just people watch. If you have little ones you may want to spend your time near 31st street as it has a huge sand statue and playground area for the kids. Catch 31, a restaurant at the Hilton is a great place to sit outside and have a bite to eat and enjoy the day. There are also restrooms and changing areas w/outside showers in this area which makes it nice if you aren't staying in a hotel and need to drive home at the end of your day at the beach.

Gazpar_Florida

went there in feb.. The scenery was nice, but the boardwalk was off-season, and there was very little to do or see... Went to see local family. If travelling for fun, wait till the season starts

638billh

We thoroughly enjoy this beach city. Surviving there for five days is easily done without moving your car all week if you so choose. Nice options. Convenient. Easy to navigate. Very enjoyable. We go Sunday through Thursday anymore. Weekends are just too crowded and congested. This way we avoid the congestion and have a leisurely and enjoyable vacation.

KathyR902

When our three son were little, Virginia Beach was our favorite destination for our summer vacations. The beach was always clean, the waves welcoming and it's a virtual all inclusive playground with the boardwalk, fishing and so much more. This past October we made a return visit to Virginia Beach for the first time in many years staying at an oceanfront hotel with our youngest son, wife and our youngest grandson. New and precious memories. The boardwalk offered many new changes and improvement, many new hotels and resturants, great playgrounds on the sand but still the same wonderful feel of a great vacation destination. When not playing in the sand or splashing in the surf, a stroll down Atlantic Ave offers a great variety of gift/souvenior shops and resturants. Be sure to take the time to walk on the pier for another taste (and smeill) of the ocean and enjoy the early sunrise. A kite is a great accessory to have when at the ocean.

527JoeT

Spent a day here walking along the boardwalk and the pier. It was October so most the tourist had gone already. I can see this place being a zoo in the summer with all the hotels along the boardwalk. The only place I have seen this many hotels together is the strip in Las Vegas. There are a lot of places to eat and drink in the area. A great place to hang out on beach. It is pretty wide so there is plenty of room. I can see parking and traffic being a problem in the summer. Overall, it was a nice day to get out, relax, walk, and catch some sun.

Shimmerprissy

The weather was wonderful the weekend we went and got to walk on the beach and the girls got to play in the sand

U6273KXjimp

We needed an escape for a couple days. Had not visited Va Beach in many years. Never felt safe for some reason. We started visiting the beaches further south and never returned. In our younger days the crowd was enticing and exciting. I am glad we returned and were able to enjoy some great seafood, and wonderful restaurants and no waiting in line. Oh yeah, I Love Jets.