My family and I have been traveling to Virginia Beach since 1994. We have learned ways to cut costs and have a great memorable vacation. We will give you our tips on where to stay, eat and play.
Top 5 picks: Hotels
A great way to cut costs is to book an room with a microwave and fridge, this allows you to prepare meals in your room, have drinks and snacks on hand. Many otels offer free breakfast.
1. Comfort Inn @24th and Atlantic www.choicehotels.com
2. Holiday Inn Surfside or Oceanside www.holidayinn.com
3. Marjac Suites
4. Best Western Colonial Inn www.bestwestern.com
5. Days Inn @24th and Atlantic.
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Tips on where to eat:
*Save Money by eating at least one meal in your room
* Many grocery stores are near the beach to purchase essentials.
* 7-11 stores are located one block off the beach.
* Fast food restaurants are available on Pacific Ave.
* Local owned restaurants are located everywhere on Atlantic Ave.
* Breakfast: We eat free hotel breakfast or doughnuts from 7-11.
* JODY'S GOURMET POPCORN is a excellent snack to enjoy while on the beach or shopping. They also have fudge and other treats, there are two locations on Atlantic Ave. www.jodyspopcorn.com
* Ice Cream: Dairy Queen, Kohr Bro's.,and a little unnamed ice cream stand on the 17th Street Pier, are our favorites. www.dairyqueen.com
* Pizza: Bella Pizza on Atlantic is good and Pizza Hut on Pacific is good www.pizzahut.com
* Doughboys Pizza is fun with the free Hawaiian lays www.doughboyspizza.com
* Abbey Road is good and on the strip.
* Capt. Georges Seafood Buffet on Laskin is awesome, it is a must for the whole family.
* The Little Feet Cafe on the boardwlk offers good food with a great view.
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What to do at the Beach:
*The biggest tip is relax, take it easy,keep it simple. Virginia Beach offers a world class beach, the best entertainment a family ever wanted and its free.
* After many vacations my children's favorite activities are still,playing in the sand and riding the waves.
* A three mile boardwalk and bike path offer a great area for biking, rollerblading, jogging, and strolling.
* Rollerblades and bikes are available for rent in many area's of the beach. Or save money and bring your own.
* Enjoy Beach Street USA's free entertainment on Atlantic Ave. www.beachstreetusa.com for a schedule of entertainment.
* Hilby is our favorite show to catch his show takes place on 23rd st.www.hilby.net
my family loves him. See him live on 23rd street
* Watch the Navy jets fly overhead and the Navy ships go out to sea.
* The Cape Henry lighthouses are interesting, just a short drive down the beach.
* The Virginia Marine Science Museum has a lot to offer and is great way to spend a afternoon.
* Nauticus in Norfolk is alot fun, you can go on the U.S.S. Wisconsin and see what a battleship is like.
* Putt Putt courses are located on Pacific Ave., we like Jungle Golf. www.junglegolf.com
* Dolphin watching is always fun on the beach.
* Busch Gardens Williamsburg and water Country USA are only 1 hour away. www.buschgardens.com
* Colonial Williamsburg is interesting to see. www.colonialwilliamsburg.com
