Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach
4.5
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John L
1 contribution
Jul 2022
We moved to Virginia Beach 14 months ago North End 81st str. and so far mostly good, for me nicer in the winter for obvious reasons, noise, trash.
The noise from motorcycles and very loud mufflers, we are sort of getting used to it.
The complete disrespect with out of towners trashing the beach particulalry the young folks drinking and leaving everything on beach, usually more partying on beach at night. Fireworks, nice but big mess left behind, and I find if good hearted people like myself and others didn't clean up who does?
Written July 3, 2022
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harryatkck
Kansas City, KS939 contributions
May 2022
My wife & I stayed overnight in a hotel overlooking the beach so we were able to observe it late in the day & early in the morning. We walked on he beach late in the day & observed that the sand was very clean & there were trash bins at numerous spots. There are several public access points, so there were quite a few people on the beach late in the day. The next morning we watched tractors & other heavy equipment clean the beach & put it in pristine condition for the day. If you love the ocean, come here.
Written May 30, 2022
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kenobusek
White Oak, PA6 contributions
Dec 2019
We visit Virginia Beach between Christmas and New Year's every year. There is always something to do, Someplace to go and fun to have. The weather is always perfect. THe water (Ocean) is a little chilly to cold but we still enjoy the wavers, hunting for sea glass and sea shells. We bring two teenage boys with us and they put their reservations in for the next year always before we leave. The Boardwalk Christmas Light display is out of this world and for $10 a car you can see an amazing one mile display of lights.
Written January 17, 2020
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Dear Ken O, Thank you for noticing all the hard work and dedication many passionate people have poured into our destination. We are proud of our coastal city and will never stop improving our offerings for our many loyal and repeat visitors, locals, and those who have yet to experience Virginia Beach! We hope you will return soon! Gratefully, Team Virginia Beach
Written January 21, 2020
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JD-NotForMe
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Couples
I am glad the fighter pilots train, and we NEED military bases, but because of this, Virginia Beach should not be considered a vacation town. Barely mentioned in reviews, and locals say “you will get use to it” is not something you want to hear on an expensive vacation. And add in the chain smokers and pot smokers, you never get to actually breathe in the fresh ocean air, they light their next cigarette off the last one. My addictions only affect my health, I don't blow my high cholesterol and high blood pressure in other peoples faces, oh, and then throw it on the ground when i’m done.
Written August 16, 2022
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jln1992
Pennsylvania28 contributions
Aug 2021
Camped outside of downtown Virginia Beach for one week which was long enough to see and do all the attrations in the area. Checked out the beach, aquarium, zoo, lighthouse, pier and other attractions.

Beach was clean and well kept. Not alot of broken shells all over the place on your walk down to the water which was nice. A little crowded, but expected as any other beach. Life guards on duty which was a plus, shows concern for safety. Feet washing stations. Only downfall was porta potties instead of public restrooms and as far as finding public restrooms on Atlantic Avenue while shopping, good luck. Most places either don't have public restrooms or have signs stating you can only use their bathrooms If you are a paying customer.

As for shopping, Atlantic Avenue has a lot of shops even though some are chain stores and you find the same thing in each one. There are some stores that are inexpensive and you can find other items than you find in the chain stores.

And if you like entertainment they have arcades and other familiy entertainment. While I was there the arcades were not the greatest as some were only half open or very small arcades. They have fun land, mini golf and water parks.

I would say Virginia Beach is a smaller version of OCMD, OCNJ, Wildwood, Rehobeth. Nice place just scaled down a little compared to some of the other beaches I have visited.
Written September 9, 2021
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Dear jln1992, Thank you for noticing all the hard work and dedication many passionate people have poured into our destination. We are proud of our coastal city and will never stop improving our offerings for our many loyal and repeat visitors, locals, and those who have yet to experience Virginia Beach! We hope you will return soon! Gratefully, Team Virginia Beach
Written September 13, 2021
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JustCho
8 contributions
Oct 2022
Great place to jog or walk, separate path for bikes etc. I like how they comb the beach and ensure it is always clean. It is well planned, from the lights, benches, showers, even the entertainment for different age groups (horseback, sport/health enthusiast, rides, events) Hats off VA Beach! That is why I keep coming back!
Written October 24, 2022
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Reindrop
Fort Lauderdale, FL22 contributions
Jul 2021
As a Great Neck resident I seldom adventure to the northern beach front unless I am dining at a restaurant there. The parking issues along the north end are frustrating. Homes will “claim” whole sections of street parking by creating oversized driveways to their homes and put illegal signs prohibiting parking, or large planters street side etc. The problem is, the city does not enforce these violations and so there is little chance of knowing where it is ok to park. Like so many I circle a bit, then go back home.
Written July 12, 2021
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Hi Reindrop, Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns and we apologize you had a negative experience in Virginia Beach. If you’d like to speak with someone directly, please feel free to reach out to stories@vbgov.com. We apologize again and hope you have a good week! Best, Team Virginia Beach
Written August 16, 2021
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Marian M
1 contribution
Jun 2021
We stayed at the north end where there were fewer people and not as crowded with over priced tourist shops. However, we were not prepared for the loud jets flying over every 10 minutes until 10 30 or 11 pm. Saw the lighthouse, pier, skipped aquarium. So
me of the bus drivers were just there to fill the seats and take your money. Buy a 3 day pass from someone who knows how to tell you where to get them. Glad we only stayed a few days. Not a bad vacation but average. Older hotels and high rises are off the list after Florida's tragedy.
Written July 7, 2021
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Dear marianmV2577VP, Thank you for taking the time to share your recent Virginia Beach experience. We appreciate your choosing our coastal city for a visit and hope you'll return again soon! Gratefully, Team Virginia Beach
Written August 16, 2021
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Lee F
Baltimore, MD30 contributions
Jul 2021
Hotels can get pricey unless you book months ahead but most the restaurants are inexpensive. Must stay on the beach! One of the best beaches on the Mid-Atlantic with a matching concrete 40 block boardwalk. They should allow electric bike rentals and maybe scooters.
Written August 13, 2021
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Dear leef640, Thank you for taking the time to share your recent Virginia Beach experience. We appreciate your choosing our coastal city for a visit and hope you'll return again soon! Gratefully, Team Virginia Beach
Written August 16, 2021
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Luigi
Virginia Beach, VA15 contributions
Apr 2019
No need to search for a friendlier vacation spot than the Virginia Beach oceanfront. From the Neptune statue to the fishing pier, the boardwalk provides a variety of attractions and great exercise (it's over 30 blocks long). My favorite time to walk along the beach is during our many festivals and music concerts. Virginia Beach is music icon Pharrell Williams hometown and you don't want to miss when many of his friends come to visit for the annual "Something In The Water" music/cultural festival. Enjoy.
Written February 3, 2020
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Dear luisrI1908MT, Thank you for taking the time to share your recent Virginia Beach experience. We appreciate your choosing our coastal city for a visit and hope you'll return again soon! Gratefully, Team Virginia Beach
Written February 3, 2020
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