Virginia Beach Family Vacations

Virginia Beach Family Travel Guide

Family Destinations Near Virginia Beach

Travel Guides Near Virginia Beach

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Virginia Beach Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
  • Swim in Atlantic surf and sunbathe on sandy beaches
  • Try to spot some of the more than 300 species of birds in Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
  • See stingrays and sea turtles and find out about native wildlife at the Virginia Aquarium
  • Climb an 18th-century lighthouse at Fort Story
  • Cross one of the longest bridge-tunnels in the world to Virginia's Eastern shore

Virginia Beach Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

Virginia Beach's 35 miles of coastline and long stretches of sandy beach are the key family lures in this Atlantic Coast town. Prime time is summer, although a spring or fall visit can be just as rewarding with fewer people clogging the beachfront and boardwalk. A long flat stretch of sidewalk borders the sand in the main downtown strip, creating a great place for strolling, bicycling, and inline skating. The highest concentration of blanket-to-blanket bodies can be found in this area from 20th through 35th streets. Families wanting quieter spots can unfurl their beach towels in Sandbridge at the southern end of town and in the North End, from 43rd Street north to Fort Story, a U.S. Army base, whose beach is open to the public. The 72-foot Old Cape Henry Lighthouse, built in 1792, is located there and commands sweeping views of the sand dunes, Atlantic, and mouth of the Chesapeake Bay.

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Hotels

from: $57 expert favorite hotel
Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center
2800 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, VA
Distance: 6.4 Miles
(from destination center)
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Radisson Hotel Norfolk
700 MONTICELLO AVENUE
NORFOLK, VA 23510
Distance: 17.1 Miles
(from destination center)
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Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
777 Waterside Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23510
Distance: 17.1 Miles
(from destination center)
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Attractions

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Virginia Beach
2100 Parks Avenue
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451 Map
Distance: 0.6 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Virginia Beach is a popular seaside resort... Read More
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Norfolk Botanical Garden
Off Norview Ave., near airport
6700 Azalea Garden Rd
Norfolk, Virginia Map
Distance: 13.3 Miles (from destination center)
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The grounds of this botanical garden, on Lake... Read More

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NAUTICUS, The National Maritime Center
At Boush St
1 Waterside Dr
Norfolk, Virginia Map
Distance: 17.5 Miles (from destination center)
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The large gray waterfront building designed... Read More

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Virginia Beach Vacation Rentals

from: $75
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View of the Bay & 2 Blocks from the Ocean
Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 5
Amenities: Jacuzzi, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Pets OK, Refrigerator, Stove

from: $192
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Virginia Beach Vacation Rental
Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4.5 Sleeps: 14
Amenities: CD Player, Garage, Linens, No Pets, Non-Smoking

from: $170
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Absolutely Gorgeous Vacation Home
Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 14
Amenities: BBQ, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Shower, Refrigerator, Screened porch, Swimming Pool, TV, Wireless Internet Access


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