Vacationing in Virginia Beach???

Zedder · #1 05-02-2009, 10:52 PM

We're looking for somewhere to vacation at this summer that is a little closer than Florida (we want to drive this time) and wondered if anyone has any comments on what Virgina Beach is like for a family vacation? Our kids are 7 and 9...Thanks in advance

**mockingbird812** · #2 05-03-2009, 12:29 AM

Kids may enjoy NAS Norfolk (largest naval base in the free world) and perhaps a tour of a CVN that may be in port. VA Beach is a nice long beach front with a boardwalk atmosphere. Never stayed at an Hotels only the nearby bases, so no recommendations there. Lots of history in the area. Williamsburg not far away, Ft Lee, etc.

x Baldwin Motion · #3 05-03-2009, 02:58 AM

I did a short tour there during ASW training, Michael's nickel beer night was popular.

I would drive the extra five hours to Myrtle Beach SC with kids that young. More watersports parks and amusements for kids.

Zedder · #4 05-03-2009, 09:07 PM

Thanks guys...Myrtle Beach was another consideration, so we'll have to check into that too

**Fast67VelleN2O** · #5 05-04-2009, 12:22 AM

Why not the Jersey Shore? Great place to be, lots of local attractions. Philly is close, A/C is also close, as is NYC.

1970Bluel78 · #6 05-04-2009, 04:04 PM

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No better beach the Wildwood Crest NJ

. Very Family oriented there

**ANDY M** · #7 05-05-2009, 01:20 AM

Spring Lake, NJ. Stay in a B&B, the boardwalk is 2 miles long, and the beach great.

hang10 · #8 05-05-2009, 01:28 AM

Ocean City Maryland.......Very family friendly,and Thashers fries

Dog427435 · #9 05-05-2009, 02:00 AM

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Ocean City Maryland.......Very family friendly,and Thashers fries

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Ocean City's MD's great - that's were we've been going for years!
Plenty to do - Boardwalks an active place from 6 in the morning to way past midnight and lots of great places to eat!!

TLucas · #10 05-05-2009, 02:43 AM

Mark,
Virginia Beach is a wonderful place to vacation. My family has a summer home there and we love it. Lots of activities for the entire family. Try the Virginia Beach Hilton its new. If you'd like more info email or pm me. I am happy to help.