Vacationing in Virginia Beach: Where to Eat, Sleep, and Play

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If you’re wondering if Virginia Beach, Virginia is a good place to vacation, the answer is YES! The best months to visit Virginia Beach are between May and September, when the weather is beautiful and the water is warmer. Photo: Levi Luckenbach Photo: Levi Luckenbach Learn more

Did you know that Virginia Beach holds the Guinness World Record for the longest pleasure beach in the world? That’s 35 miles of sunbathing, swimming, surfing, kayaking, jet skiing, parasailing, and sand sports! Photo: Alexandrea Sumuel Photo: Alexandrea Sumuel Learn more

If you want beautiful beaches, resort-style pools, shopping, fun parks, and other conveniences right outside your front door, you’ll want to stay at the Oceanfront. Photo: Alexandrea Sumuel Photo: Alexandrea Sumuel Learn more

ViBE Creative District

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Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum

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Tarnished Truth Distillery at the Cavalier Hotel

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Atlantic Fun Park

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First Landing State Park

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