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Best American Boardwalk
Best American Boardwalk   The Virginia Beach boardwalk dates back to 1888!  Our impressive 28-foot-wide concrete boardwalk was named in the top "Best American Boardwalks" by USA Today Weekend, Discovery Channel, Southern Living, and Coastal Living Magazine. Visitors enjoy a separate bike path, free nightly entertainment in the summer, beautiful landscaping with many unique sculptures and monuments, and of course, impressive ocean views.

A Resort for all Seasons
A Resort for all Seasons  

Virginia Beach's location in the heart of the mid-Atlantic provides great temperatures, all year long.  Cool breezes off the Atlantic make those hot summer days just right.  But, did you know that most guests visiting Virginia Beach choose to do so in the off season.  In fact, over 55% of our Virginia Beach vacationers visit the Virginia Beach resort area between Labor Day Weekend and Memorial Day Weekend.  The weather is perfect and there's always a great event going on.  In October, visitors can enjoy the Oktober BrewFest & our Halloween festivities.  In November & December, you can drive right on the boardwalk and view the spectactular Chick-Fil-A Holiday Lights at the Beach.  Don't forget an awe-inspiring whale-watching trip from January-March!  Year round, Virignia Beach is a must visit!


Award Winning
Award Winning   The Virginia Beach Resort city is proud to be the recipient of many awards and accolades.  In 2006, Men's Fitness ranked Virginia Beach the No. 3 fittest city in the nation and Fit Pregnancy named Virginia Beach the most stroller-friendly city as well as one of the top "50 Best Cities to Have a Baby".  Our oceanfront boardwalk has also been recognized by USA Today and Travelchannel.com!  So what's stopping you?  See Virginia Beach for yourself!

Boasts a Wide-Array of Attractions
Boasts a Wide-Array of Attractions   Virginia Beach boasts a wide-array of attractions, including the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Museum, one of the top 10 most visited aquariums in the country.  Within a short drive from the Virginia Beach oceanfront, visitors can also enjoy the Ocean Breeze Water Park and Motor World Family Thrill Park.  Of course, visitors can experience all the water activities available:  parasailing, jet-skiing, fishing and dolphin-watching trips and much more!   And, just a short drive away, other Hampton Roads cities offer plenty of other great attractions like Nauticus, the Children's Museum and the Virginia Air and Space Museum just to name a few. 

Conveniently Located
Conveniently Located   The Virginia Beach resort area is within an easy drive from many East Coast destinations.  We are only 260 miles from Philadelphia, PA; 250 miles from Baltimore, MD; 200 miles from Washington, DC; and 105 miles from Richmond, VA!  So, what are you waiting for?  Get in your car, buckle up and head to the beach!

In the Record Books
In the Record Books   Virginia Beach is highlighted in The Guiness Book of World Records as "The World's Longest Pleasure Beach."  It's no wonder.  With a 3-mile concrete oceanfront boardwalk and a recently widened 300-foot sandy beach, Virginia Beach Guests can enjoy lazy days in the sand, brisk strolls on the boardwalk, and people-watching on a nearby bench.

Winter Whale Watching
Winter Whale Watching   When most people think of Virginia Beach, they don't think of humpback whales breaching out of the water.  Luckily for us, each year the Humpback whales migrate to the food-rich mouth of the Chesapeake Bay for their annual retreat.  The peak season to catch a glimpse is in the wintertime, between January and mid-March.  According to the Virginia Aquarium, visitors on their whale-watching boat trips are seeing the majestic creatures in action 100% of the time.  What a truly amazing and awe-inspiring sight!

In the News!
In the News!   Virginia Beach is constantly featured in the news and touted as a great family destination.  In 2008, Forbes magazine gave the second recent "green" accolade to Virginia Beach, ranking the city No. 10 on its "America's Best Cities for the Outdoors" list and, in the June/July 2008 print issue of Best Life magazine, the Beach is ranked No. 2 on its "100 Best Places to Raise a Family" list.  Check out what the Washington Post had to say in an article dated September 5, 2007:  "Why go:  Summer lingers longer in Virginia Beach than in most seaside towns within a short drive of the District.  Temperatures:  Virginia Beach can top 80 in September, with lows in the mid-60s.  October ranges from the low to mid-70s during the day and mid-50s at night.  Water temps are in the mid-to upper 70s in September and October ... Don't Miss:  Even the god of the sea needs his last hurrah.  The Neptune Festival through the month includes a sand-sculpting contest, a regatta, concerts and a wine tasting. Other Events:  Sept. 14-16 is the annual Blues at the Beach event, which includes workshops for musicians and a "blues cruise."  Most events are free..."

Millions of People Flock Every Year
Millions of People Flock Every Year   Virginia Beach is quickly becoming one of the most popular beach destinations in the East.  Approximately three million visitors flock to our wide sandy beaches and beautiful oceanfront every year!  How do we do it?  With first-class oceantfront hotels, restaurants and dining, and of course  a beautiful beach and lots of activities, events and attractions year-round.

 
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