There is nothing like sitting at the edge of the ocean and feeling the waves as they gently lap at your toes. Many of us only get this opportunity for one week out of the year, so why not make the most of it? When you visit Virginia Beach, you get the spectacular sand and surf, plus so much more. Here are some fun things to do in Virginia Beach:
Beach Combing
You can’t take a trip to Virginia Beach without looking for seashells. Some of the shells you may find along the shore include:
- Atlantic horseshoe crab
- Blue crab
- Coquina clam
- Augers
- Periwinkles
- Oyster drillers
- Moon snails
If you’re really lucky, you might snag the shells of a Queen Helmet Conch or Scotch Bonnet. It can be difficult to find shells in one piece, but you can visit one of the beach’s small shops for a wide variety of intact shells.
Virginia Beach Boardwalk
The Virginia Beach Boardwalk is three miles of restaurants, hotels, museums, historic sites, a bike path, and more. Visit one of the boardwalk’s sculptures or monuments, especially Neptune, while listening to live entertainment on one of the many live stages. Kids will love the amusement park with rides and arcades. Take a stroll on the Virginia Legends Walk, or cast out a line off the boardwalk’s fishing pier. Your trip to Virginia Beach is not complete without visiting the boardwalk.
Captain Jack’s Pirate Ship Tours
Step aboard Captain Jack’s Pirate Ship for an experience the whole family can enjoy. Set sail on a tour of the area with dancing and singing, pirate style. Adults can sip on ale while the kiddies are enjoying the festivities. The ship, the Lost Pearl, is an exact replica of a 65 ft Spanish Galleon, strictly constructed to US Coast Guard requirements. Kids and kids at heart will have a blast firing off the ship’s water canons.
When you’re in Virginia Beach, there is so much to do that you will forget your troubles and immerse yourself in your family and fun!
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