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Virginia Beach Boardwalk

Virginia Beach, VA
4.5 of 5 stars 359 Reviews
Type: Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Activities: Biking
Traveler Description: The boardwalk itself never closes because it’s just a 28-feet wide walkway running parallel with the ocean. It runs along the beach the Guinness book... more »
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Bethesda, Maryland
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

This is probably one of the most overcrowded beaches on the Memorial day weekend or any other weekend. It's an OK place during the week, but on the weekend it is a zoo. I have never seen so many people with tatoos in my life - this must be some kind of fashion in this corner of Virginia. Boardwalk is... More

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Westerville, Ohio
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Great public art/statues along the beach. Clean, modern and fun to walk. Do it. More

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Franklinton, North Carolina
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Very nice area. Biking, running or walking. Well policed and clean. More

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Ohio
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Great place to walk or ride your bike! We rented a surry bike and rode it down the boardwalk... lots of places to see and eat! More

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Richmond, Virginia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

we loved our time on the board walk, the bikes, the great food was great, we picked up some great trinkets and we loved being near the ocean.. More

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Canton, Ohio
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

I would recommend Virginia Beach over Myrtle Beach ANY TIME. The area was very clean . every morning the beach was being racked and the sidewalk washed. Never saw any litter near the area. No boom boxes playing, very quiet . everyone was very respectful. Plenty of benches to sit on. Trash cans on the beach and the boardwalk and... More

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Norfolk, Virginia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

great beach and all sorts of food and supplies available close by. More

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earth
Top Contributor
108 reviews 108 reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
99 helpful votes 99 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

It's paved and clean. If you want sun, you have walk on it before noon, since in the pm the buildings block the sun. It's very comfortable, and you can watch all the activities out on the beach, etc. Convenient to all the major hotels and restaurants too. More

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Love hearing music all along the boardwalk........ More

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Maryland
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

This is a walkway,nothing more,nothing less. Beautiful oceanfront but don't expect anything else. More

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