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Virginia Beach City Guide
Virginia Beach is one of the most popular resort cities on the east coast and rightly so. Anyone can appreciate the climate and beach life. Located on the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach borders North Carolina and ranks as the largest city in Virginia. Locals welcome visitors to explore their beautiful city and enjoy this fabulous vacation destination.
Whether you want to relax and unwind in the sun or enjoy outdoor activities, requiring a little more energy, you’ll find just what you’re looking for here. Local offerings include bike rentals, boat tours, fishing, golfing, jet ski rentals, scuba diving, rollerblading, parasailing, kayaking, sun and sand.
Virginia Beach has a rich history and culture just waiting to be explored. Take a walk on the haunted side with Histories and Haunts. This “spooktaclular” 90-minute tour will take you through tales of tragic shipwrecks, haunted hotels, a haunted firehouse and the ghost who is still on duty at the Old Coast Guard Station. Visit the Historic Cape Lighthouse, which was the first lighthouse structure authorized, fully completed and lighted by the federal government.
If you prefer some quality family fun time there are several attractions to choose from such as the Virginia Beach Amusement Park where you can soar 165 feet at 65 mph on the Skyscraper, plunge to new depths on the flume ride or tame your wild spirit with milder attractions designed for the kiddies. At the Hunt Club Farm – Petting Farm you are likely to find an amazing variety of interesting creatures such as chickens, goats, llamas, cows, donkeys, sheep, baby goats, ducks, swans, geese, guinea hens, roosters, peacocks, turkeys, a bee hive, pheasants, miniature horses, rabbits, pot bellied pigs, cats and dogs. Or, splash into a fun filled water adventure with tube rides, winding slides and water tides at the Ocean Breeze Waterpark.
With a host of indoor and outdoor activities there will be no end to the possibilities on your next vacation to the sunny city of Virginia Beach. Pack you bags and let us help you do the rest.
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Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth Boulevard
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-425-FISH
Surround yourself with the wonders of marine life with more than 800,000 gallons of aquariums, visit the Coastal River Room where birds and turtles wonder free, touch the stingrays and horseshoe crabs and learn of all the marvels the ocean has to offer.
Oceana Navel Air Station
Oceana Boulevard
Virginia Beach, VA 23460
757-433-3131
Explore one of the U.S Navy's four master jet bases with 19 squadrons. Seasonal tours are available.
Historic Cape Lighthouse
Fort Story
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-422-9421
This was the first lighthouse structure authorized, fully completed and lighted by the federal government. Sitting in the entryway to the Chesapeake Bay this lighthouse was completed in 1792 and was lighted in the same month.
Association for Research & Enlightenment
215 67th Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-428-3588
Now here's a unique place to visit. It's the International headquarters documenting the works of psychic Edgar Cayce.
Upper Wolfsnare
2040 Potters Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
757-491-3490
If History is your passion this house is a must. Built in 1759 by Thomas Walke III it gives a wonderful insight into life during the 18th Century.
Adam Thoroughgood House
1636 Parish Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
757- 431-4000
Step back in time and visit this 17th Century house in the style of an old English Cottage and discover historic herbs and flowers in the gardens.
Contemporary Art Center of Virginia
2200 Parks Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-425 0000
Although specializing in the presentation of 20th century art styles, the Art Center also presents an eclectic mixture of fine Art forms.
Tidewater Veterans Memorial
1000 19th Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
800-822-3224
A tribute to the area’s military forces this magnificent waterfall sculpture symbolizes those things that unify and divide us.
Rudee Inlet Station Marina
227 Mediterranean Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-422-2999
Fun for all if you plan a day out here. Whether it's a Chesapeake Bay and Virginia Beach tour of 2 hours or a full days sports fishing you're after, you'll find it here.
Old Coast Guard Station
24th Street & Atlantic Ave
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-422-1587
For those of you who come down to the sea, to dream of days gone by, this museum will transport you back in time with historical stories to tell of shipwrecks off the coast and a history of the area.
Colonial Williamsburg
Duke of Gloucester Street
Williamsburg, VA
800-447-8679
Be transported to the days back in time 200 years to colonial Williamsburg where 500 buildings have been restored and reconstructed, hundreds of people represent citizens from the 18th century and skilled craftsman create items from the past.
Histories and Haunts
25th Street and Atlantic
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-498-2127
This “spooktaclular” 90-minute tour will take you through tales of tragic shipwrecks, haunted hotels, a haunted firehouse and the ghost who is still on duty at the Old Coast Guard Station.
Adventure Parasail
300 Winston Salem Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-422-8359
Rise high above the beach and ocean as you float 1200 feet into the air and see the amazing view. You can go it alone or take one or two other with you.
Resort Area Beaches
1st thru 40th Streets
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
800-822-3224
This is where the action is with live music, street performers, outdoor cafes, hot dog and snow cone vendors, 3-mile boardwalk, sun and surf.
Aboard Smokin’ Gun with Captain Hoggs Charters
101 South King Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-876-1590
Climb aboard the Smokin’ Gun and enjoy fishing at its best along with a short boat ride in and around the Chesapeake Bay!
Wreck Master Divers
1270 Diamond Springs Road, Virginia Beach, 757-363-0363
This full-service dive center offers open water, wreck, and technical diver charters all along the coast of Virginia.
Colonial Williamsburg
Duke of Gloucester Street
Williamsburg, VA
800-447-8679
Be transported to the days back in time 200 years to colonial Williamsburg where 500 buildings have been restored and reconstructed, hundreds of people represent citizens from the 18th century and skilled craftsman create items from the past.
Virginia Air & Space Center
600 Settlers Landing Road
Hampton, VA
757-727-0800
The original site of NASA and America’s space program you can catch a flick on the enormous IMAX theater screen, view artifacts such as a three-billion-year-old moon rock and the scorched Apollo 12 Command Module.
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth Boulevard
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-425-FISH
Surround yourself with the wonders of marine life with more than 800,000 gallons of aquariums, visit the Coastal River Room where birds and turtles wonder free, touch the stingrays and horseshoe crabs and learn of all the marvels the ocean has to offer.
Old Coast Guard Station
24th Street & Atlantic Ave
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-422-1587
For those of you who come down to the sea, to dream of days gone by, this museum will transport you back in time with historical stories to tell of shipwrecks off the coast and a history of the area.
Children’s Museum of Virginia
221 High Street
Portsmouth, VA 23707
757-393-8393
Kids looking for something different to do? Watch them delight while playing with the big Bubble machine where they can make a bubble as big as themselves, hold your breath as you watch them scale the indoor rock-climbing wall or drive a fire engine through the city streets.
Ocean Breeze Waterpark
849 General Booth Boulevard
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757- 422-4444
Splash into this fun filled water adventure with tube rides, winding slides and water tides.
Motor World – Your Place to Race!
700 S. Birdneck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-422-6419
Race in for 14 different style go-karts, 8 go-kart tracks, 2 18-hole mini golf courses, bumper boats, kiddy rides, arcade and scrumptious food.
Virginia Beach Amusement Park
15th & Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-422-2307
Soar 165 feet at 65 mph on the Skyscraper, plunge to new depths on the flume ride or tame your wild spirit with milder attractions designed for the kiddies.
Hunt Club Farm – Petting Farm
2388 London Bridge Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
757-427-9520
Down on this farm you are likely to find an amazing variety of interesting creatures such as chickens, goats, llamas, cows, donkeys, sheep, baby goats, ducks, swans, geese, guinea hens, roosters, peacocks, turkeys, a bee hive, pheasants, miniature horses, rabbits, pot bellied pigs, cats and dogs.
Jungle Golf
22nd Street & Pacific Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-425-7240
Open 24 hours most days during the summer months this wild jungle adventure offers more than just mini golf – you can play video games, use their pool tables, and test your luck with other games of skill!
Ride the Rudee Rocket!
200 Winston Salem Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-425-3400
This 70 foot long yellow contraption comes complete with teeth and offers wet and wild fun on the most fun tour located on the beach. You’ll rocket through the waves, view local marine life including dolphins and whales, and more! Rudee also offers inlet parasailing and Jet Ski rentals.
Atlantic Beach Club/Haunted House & 3-D Mini Golf
25th Street & Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-422-1742
A haunting good time with live actors, high-tech special effects, theatrical sets and scenes, arcade, and 3-D Black Light Minigolf.
Resort Area Beaches
1st thru 40th Streets
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
800-822-3224
This is where the action is with live music, street performers, outdoor cafes, hot dog and snow cone vendors, 3-mile boardwalk, sun and surf.
Virginia Zoo
3500 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504
757- 441-5227
Offering one of the finest Tiger habitats in the nation and announcing the opening of their Africa exhibit one can experience the abundance of wild animals at this delightful zoo.
January
Twelfth Night Celebration
757-431-4000
Celebrate the Holidays as they did in the colonial times with colonial music, vintage dancing, tasty refreshments and a historic vignette.
Hampton Roads International Auto Show
410-980-8832
Get ready for the largest auto show in Virginia! They hold nothing back with GM R Works test rides, Toyota FJ Cruiser give away, win free gas from Pilot Online, visit with Scooby Doo or the clowns from Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey Circus, Survivor casting call, 96X Expedition give away or win tix to the AFC Championship Game.
February
Wine by Design
757-425-0000
Sip and savor the fabulous flavors that any wine lover is sure to appreciate with experts to educate, exhibits, wine tasting and a silent auction.
March
Annual Virginia Beach Big Flea Market
757-430-4735
This is the largest “market” in the region offering antiques, collectibles, and more!
April
Annual Virginia Arts Festival
757-282-2800
From April through June this annual fest ranges from Williamsburg to Virginia Beach and offers world music including classical and jazz, dance, theater, dancers, acrobats, and more!
May
Monsters on the Beach
800-822-3224
This exciting annual event includes monster trucks taking over the beach for racing, rides, autograph session, shirts, photo opportunities, and Monster Merchandise!
Annual Panorama Caribbean Music Festival
800-822-3224
This music celebration offers competitions, live performances with Caribbean, Latin, and pop music; drum competition, souvenirs, food, drink, and more!
Beach Music Weekend
800-822-3224
Celebrate beach music right on the beach with singing and dancing coming straight to you from your favorite bands.
Pungo Strawberry Festival
757-721-6001
Strawberries, strawberries and more strawberries is what you are likely to find here prepared more than 50 different ways. Get you fill at the pie-eating contest, get your thrill at the carnival and get your chill with the live entertainment.
June
Annual Latin Fest
800-822-3224
Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the Latin culture with live salsa, meringue, mambo and bachata tunes, authentic Latin foods, exciting dance contest and interesting merchandise.
Boardwalk Art Show and Festival
757-425-0000
Head down to the Boardwalk and your likely to not only find sun and sand but one of the best and oldest art show the region has to offer with fine arts, shopping and live entertainment.
July
Stars & Stripes Explosion
800-822-3224
An explosion of fun is waiting down at the beach with dazzling fireworks, inspiring concerts, exciting rock music and tribute bands.
Mid-Atlantic Hermit Crab Challenge
800-822-3224
Feeling crabby? This event gets kicked-off with the Miss Curvaceous Beauty Pageant, where hermit crabs are decorated and judged. Past “crabtestants” have included Spider Crab, Hermit the Hulk and Beauty and the Crab. The fun doesn’t stop there; it’s a race to the finish with the Crustacean 500 as the pistol sounds they race to the outer edge of a specially built track.
August
Polynesian Cultural Festival
757-724-1020
Hawaii in Virginia! Celebrate this amazing culture with Hawaiian dancers, bands, art, activities and thrilling fire knife dancers on the beach.
Soul Music Beachfest
800-822-3224
As the rhythmic sounds of the Atlantic Ocean lap into the shore attendees can bask in the essence of live soft rock, jazz, Latin and R&B music, explore the ethnic arts and crafts, delight in the scrumptious foods and partake of the wonderful activities.
September
Blues at the Beach
800-822-3224
You’ll want to have the blues everyday as this annual event brings together the best national, regional and local Blues performers to delight you on the oceanfront.
Italian Festival
800-822-3224
A celebration of all things Italian featuring tasty Italian dishes such as pizza by the slice, prosciutto and fontina, caprese, sausage with beans, eggplant parmesan, lasagna, espresso, cappuchino, gelato, wine and beer. Live entertainment will delight you and the fantastic merchandise will leave you wanting more.
October
Oktober Brewfest
800-822-3224
Claimed to be the “craziest event to ever hit Virginia Beach” there will be a German oompa band, Dachshund beauty pageant, wacky competitions, Bavarian cuisine, German games, the Chicken Dance and an abundance of live entertainment.
November
Holiday Lights at the Beach
800-822-3224
This is one of the most festive light displays in the state of Virginia! You’ll see surfing Santa’s, jumping fish, holiday characters, and all sorts of music and displays as you drive right on the boardwalk.
December
Holiday Parade at the Beach
800-822-3224
Fun for everyone with balloons once featured in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, marching bands, lighted floats, antique cars, decorated fire trucks and even Santa!
Population:
343,000+
Time Zone:
Eastern Standard
Climate:
Ocean breezes moderate the humidity and make for a mild climate in Virginia Beach.
Air temperatures range from 40 Degrees in the winter to 80 in the summer.
Spring and fall shorten winter (with an average snowfall of 8 inches) and drift into Summer (average July/August temperatures 78 Degrees F).
Airports:
Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
2200 Norview Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23518
757-857-3351
Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)
900 Bland Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23602
757-877-0221
Rail:
Amtrak
Newport News, VA
800-USA-RAIL
Getting Around Virginia Beach:
Hampton Roads Transit
Trolley
757-222-6100
Taxis:
All-City Cab Company
757-428-8294
Beach Taxi
757-486-4304
Yellow Cab
757-460-0605
Visitor Information:
Virginia Beach Visitors Center
2100 Parks Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
800-VA-BEACH
Dining:
Angelo’s by the Sea
2809 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-425-0347
Bask in the glory of the ocean front as you delight your senses with the all you can eat breakfast bar, scrumptious seafood, pasta, steak and tantalizing desserts.
Icehouse Restaurant
604 Norfolk Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-422-1968
Boasting the best ribs at the beach and also offers steaks, seafood and a children’s menu.
Virginia’s Jewel
600 Laskin Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-425-6688
Elegant dining with a view aboard this luxury charter yacht that offers lunch and dinner and entrees including BBQ, Tilapia, and roasted chicken.
Abbey Road
203 22nd Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-425-6330
Some of the best fresh fish in town and also offering beef, salad and yummy sandwich selections.
Baker’s Crust
704 Hilltop North Shopping Center
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-422-6703
Bread lovers will delight in the freshly baked breads, sandwiches generous salads and soups served in bread bowls.
Nightlife:
Sweet Caroline’s Comedy Club
1910 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-333-6175
You will be rolling on the floor with humorous shows by headliners flown in from New York. Local bands and karaoke also rock the house.
Peabody’s
209 21st Street
Virginia Beach. VA 23451
757-422-6212
Virginia Beach’s hottest night spot offering the biggest dance party on the East Coast!
Croc’s 19th Street Bistro
620 19th Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-428-5444
Dine early and dance late! Live bands and a DJ along with a Hookah Bar and Cigar Patio on Fridays. On Sunday’s you’ll find a Sushi and Sashimi menu along with their usual menu full of tasty selections.
57th Street Pub
5700 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-428-7025
A favorite of locals this outdoor pub offers a full bar and food menu and is located just off the boardwalk.
Mahi Mah’s
615 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-437-8030
Grab a seat out on the boardwalk and watch the roller bladders, bikers and other as they pass by. There is live entertainment nightly under the gazebo.
