Virginia Beach from My Hotel Room
Although I didn’t bring my kids to Virginia Beach during the media trip I took a few weeks ago, Virginia Beach is definitely a very family-friendly place. I certainly hope that I can take my own children sometime – the flight from Boston is very short and it’s such a wonderful place for families. While you can (and should) combine a Virginia Beach vacation with a trip to Colonial Williamsburg, as I did, there are plenty of things to do with families.
Five things to do with kids in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Spend time on the beach. Of course, you can just spend your entire vacation on the three-mile boardwalk area, swimming, sunning, and shopping. You can also rent bikes and surrey cruisers and ride around. There are also other beaches in the Virginia Beach area, if you are up for some exploring.
The Hilton Inn and Suites Virginia Beach
Enjoy pools and water park fun at your hotel. Many of the hotels on the boardwalk, like the Virginia Beach Holiday Inn and Suites (where I stayed), offer fun pools with water features. Our resort had a standard outdoor pool, a pool with two small water slides (pictured to the left), and a lazy river, along with a kids’ club and a small movie theater. Families can also get family suites, if you’d like to have more room.
Eat some delicious food. There are lots of delicious restaurants in Virginia Beach, including the Coastal Grill, Eat – An American Bistro, and Tautogs Restaurant. There’s also a fabulous farmer’s market with a butcher, ice cream shop, bakery, farm stands, and more.
Visit the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center. Although we only spend a short time at the Aquarium, it’s definitely a place where you could spend most of the day. Read my full review of the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center.
Virginia Beach Sunset
Take a day trip to the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Visit Kiptopeke State Park and the Eastern Shore of Virginia Refuge for a quieter, relaxing day. Read my entire post about the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
Disclosure: I attended the Virginia Beach Front Family Fun and Food Media Tour, and received complimentary activities, meals, and lodging.
I’ve got to put Virginia Beach on the Family Travel list. Thanks for this!
Darn – I wish I had read this – we were just there visiting my folks and we are not from there- My dad is with the Navy and they are there temporarily. Wow! Thanks!
I LOVE Virginia Beach. Went to visit, Angela from Preppy Poppy, a couple of years ago. So beautiful and looks like a place I could totally find myself living in. Now I miss Angela!!
I would consider doing a “staycation” at the Holiday Inn. I believe they have an indoor lazy river? I truly enjoy living here. We have the best time going to the beaches! Will be a sad day when we have to leave. Jenny I miss you too!!!
Hi Angela – Yes, they do have an indoor lazy river! Such a fun hotel for kids!!