With plenty of sun and a prime location along the Atlantic Ocean Virginia Beach is a great vacation destination. Home to hotels to suit every budget, amazing restaurants and countless activities the Virginia Beach Oceanfront is the place to be for your beach getaway. Whether you prefer to relax on the beach or explore what makes this coastal city special there are a ton of fun things to do at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
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If you do decide to travel at this time, here are our recommendations:
- Wear a face mask.
- Bring hand sanitizer and wash your hands on a regular basis.
- Check official websites before your trip for the latest updates on policies, closures and status of local businesses.
- Book a hotel with free cancellation in case you need to change your plans at the last minute.
The Beach
The beach is certainly the most obvious attraction and what brings most visitors to Virginia Beach. The Virginia Beach Oceanfront has miles of wide, sandy beach and has an activity for every kind of beachgoer. Looking to catch some waves and hang ten? Head down to the 1st Street jetty to join the areas best local surfers. From beach volleyball to a Muscle Beach style outdoor gym and everything in between there are plenty of ways to stay active. Prefer a more relaxing beach day? There are plenty of places to stick your toes in the sand, tuck into a good book and enjoy the sun.
The Virginia Beach Boardwalk
There are endless things to do along the 3 mile long Virginia Beach Boardwalk. Home to the best hotels in Virginia Beach the boardwalk area is a great place to base your beach vacation. Enjoy the sounds of the waves during a leisurely stroll or explore the beach by two or four wheels with a beach cruiser or surrey bike. Throughout the summer you will find live music performances at one of the four outdoor stages located by the beach and no visit to the Boardwalk is complete without a stop to see the iconic statue of King Neptune presiding over the beach. Steps from the boardwalk you’ll also find some of the best restaurants in Virginia Beach.
Shuffleboard
No longer just for the retirement set the crew at Beachside Social have made shuffleboard cool. Grab a few friends for a game of shufflboard or bocce in Beachside Social’s totally Instagram worthy space while enjoying scratchmade cocktails, tasty appetizers or a frosty craft beer.
Distillery Tours
That cocktail you’re sipping seaside likely got it’s start in a local distillery. Take a tour at Tarnished Truth, located in the grand Cavalier Hotel, is the only bourbon distillery in the US located in a hotel. Vodka and rum more your style? Head to Chesapeake Bay Distillery to sample a craft spirits flight. Virginia Beach is also home to some amazing craft breweries.
Street Art
Explore Virginia Beach’s artsy side with a mural walk through the ViBe Creative Arts District. The walls of the Vibe Creative Arts showcase the creative spirit of Virginia Beach with over 50 (and growing!) murals just blocks from the beach, most of which were made by local artists.
Grommet Island Park
Virginia Beach is a place where everyone can have fun. The first of it’s kind Grommet Island Park is a fully accessible beachside park with a playground made to be wheelchair accessible as well as a sensory board designed for kids with autism or visual impairment. Grommet Island Park also provides free beach accessible wheelchairs on a first come basis.
Stand Up Paddle Board
With countless inlets, bays and the Atlantic Ocean Virginia Beach was made for stand up paddleboarding. Whether you’re a complete newbie or a seasoned pro the team at Rudee Inlet Stand up Paddle have an adventure for you. The calm waters of Rudee Inlet are perfect for learning to SUP ( and if you’re lucky you might spot a bald eagle or harbor seal) and sunset SUP yoga. Feeling adventurous? Head out to the Atlantic to catch a few waves and maybe spot a dolphin or two.
Dolphin and Whale Watching
The waters off the coast are Virginia Beach are a haven for marine life and boat tours allow you to get up close to some of your favorite animals. The Virginia Aquarium leads dolphin watching cruises most of the year, and if you happen to visit in the winter you can go out in search of humpback whales.
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