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a narrow strip of land that rises gradually from an adjacent body of water, usually consisting of sand and/or small stones
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Virginia Beach Vacations -- 5 Things You Need to Know
By Chris Galloway
Virginia Beach is a popular destination for both business conferences and family vacations.
Where Is It & How To Get There
Virginia Beach is on the Atlantic coast in the south of Virginia, just north of the North Carolina border and a short distance from Norfolk and Chesapeake.
Driving
To drive there, the easiest routes from the west are Interstate 64, U.S. 460 or U.S. 58. If you’re coming from the north Interstate 95 or US 13 and from the south, Interstates 85 or 95 and U.S. 17. These Interstates connect to Interstate 64, which links through to the Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway, Interstate 264. This will take you directly to the Virginia Beach beachfront.
Flying Norfolk International Airport is the gateway to Virginia Beach and an easy 30-minute drive. There are more than 200 daily connecting flights from major hubs and cities.
The Climate & Weather
The best months are June through September when the average temperatures are pleasantly high.
Jun Air 74 Water 67
Jul Air 79 Water 73
Aug Air 78 Water 76
Sep Air 79 Water 73
Through Dec,
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Jan and Feb the average air temperatures are 43, 40 and 41 respectively.
The Beach
The main part of the is approximately 10 miles long and faces slightly north of due east straight out into the Atlantic ocean. It runs from North Virginia Beach past Virginia Beach itself and then onto Sandbridge Beach, which is about 10 miles south of Virginia Beach. If you keep heading south, you come to the Back Bay wildlife refuge about another 12 miles further south of Sandbridge Beach.
Accommodation
If you want a room with an ocean view, the oceanfront streets are Atlantic Ave in Virginia Beach itself which becomes Oceanfront Ave as you head north. Pacific Ave is the next street back from the Atlantic Ave i.e.one block back from the oceanfront. There are also several creeks and lakes a short distance inland.
There is a wide choice of hotels including:
Best Western Oceanfront
1101 Atlantic Avenue
Best Western Beach Quarters Inn
301 Atlantic Avenue
Clarion Resort & Conference Center
501 Atlantic Avenue
Colonial Inn
2809 Atlantic Avenue
Comfort Inn
2015 Atlantic Avenue
Courtyard by Marriott North
3737 Atlantic Avenue
Courtyard Virginia Beach Oceanfront
2501 Atlantic Avenue
Days Inn
Oceanfront & 32nd Street
Days Inn at the Beach
1000 Atlantic Avenue
Econo Lodge
2109 Atlantic Avenue
Econo Lodge on the Ocean
2707 Atlantic Avenue
Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort
3900 Atlantic Avenue
Howard Johnson Hotel
1801 Atlantic Avenue,
Quality Inn & Suites
705 Atlantic Avenue
Ramada Inn on the Beach
615 Atlantic Avenue
Ramada Limited Atlantic Avenue
3108 Atlantic Avenue
Ramada Plaza Resort
57th & Oceanfront
Best Western Oceanfront
1101 Atlantic Avenue
Best Western Beach Quarters Inn
301 Atlantic Avenue
Clarion Resort & Conference Center
501 Atlantic Avenue
Colonial Inn
2809 Atlantic Avenue
Comfort Inn
2015 Atlantic Avenue
Courtyard by Marriott North
3737 Atlantic Avenue
Courtyard Virginia Beach Oceanfront
2501 Atlantic Avenue
Days Inn
Oceanfront & 32nd Street
Days Inn at the Beach
1000 Atlantic Avenue
Econo Lodge
2109 Atlantic Avenue
Econo Lodge on the Ocean
2707 Atlantic Avenue
Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort
3900 Atlantic Avenue
Howard Johnson Hotel
1801 Atlantic Avenue
Quality Inn & Suite
705 Atlantic Avenue
Ramada Inn on the Beach
615 Atlantic Avenue
Ramada Limited Atlantic Avenue
3108 Atlantic Avenue
Ramada Plaza Resort
57th & Oceanfront
Sheraton Hotel
Oceanfront & 36th Street
Thunderbird Motor Lodge
3410 Atlantic Avenue
Turtle Cay Resort
600 Atlantic Avenue
Main Attractions & Things To Do
There are several Amusement Parks including Paramount Kings Dominion, Busch Gardens and Ocean Breeze Water Park.
Museums include the Virginia Marine Science Museum, the Children's Museum of Virginia and The Mariners' Museum. Other attractions are the Virginia Zoological, Motorworld, Beach Street USA and whale and dolphin watching.
Chris Galloway is a life-long beach lover. From the North Sea to the Mediterranean, the West Indies to Australia & New Zealand, read about his favourite beach vacation destinations at www.beachvacationportal.com
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