On Atlantic program features street entertainers, live music and costumed characters from mid-June through Labor Day Weekend, with most performances free. The boardwalk hosts a steady stream of festivals throughout the year, from crab soup competitions and craft beer to the high-energy Latin Fest.
The boardwalk also comes alive during the Neptune Festival , featuring a weekend of music, art and international sand sculpting; the North American Sand Soccer Championships ; and the East Coast Surfing Championships. Hundreds of artists from across the country display arts and crafts from 24 th to 34 th Streets. Virginia Beach Boardwalk is open 24 hours a day, days a year. The nearest commercial airport is Norfolk International Airport, around 18 miles away.
Virginia Beach is easy to get around by car in the off-season, though it does get crowded in summer. The city also has a bus and trolley system to the boardwalk. There are several parking options just moments from the boardwalk. This includes municipal parking garages, parking lots and metered parking. See the full list of oceanfront parking options here. Resort-style hotels with ocean views line Virginia Beach Boardwalk offering plenty of choice, from high-end to budget-friendly.
There are numerous restaurants lining Virginia Beach Boardwalk, from upmarket bistros to relaxed open-air bars. One block away from the boardwalk, 31 Ocean includes local retailers focusing on clothing, gifts and accessories. Top Rated Restaurants Breakfast and Lunch Pizza Oceanfront Outdoor Dining Free WiFi and Internet Cafes Coffee Shops Sandwich Shops and Delis 9. Fine Dining 9. Romantic Restaurants 6. Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt 5. BBQ Barbecue 5. Italian Restaurants 5.
Local and Organic 5. Wine Bar 5. Bistro 4. Mexican 4. Raw Bar 4. Seafood Markets 2. Buffet-style Restaurants 2. Smoothies, Juice Bars 1. Sushi 1. Tapas 1. Fondue 1. Vegetarian, Vegan 1. Greek and Mediterranean 1. Annual Events Summer Events Races and Marathons Fall Events 8. Winter Events 7. Holiday Festivals and Events 7. Festivals 6. Wine Tasting Events 6.
Spring Events 5. Halloween Festivals and Events 2. Girlfriend Getaways 1. Bars and Nightclubs Live Music Sports Bars 6. Brew Pubs and Microbreweries 4.
Comedy Clubs 2. Dance Clubs 2. Karaoke 1. Fishing Fishing Charters Dolphin and Boat Tours There are go-karts, a foot ferris wheel, a rock wall, and a swinging pirate ship ride. Usual operating hours are seasonal; in the summer, it is open seven days per week through Labor Day and on weekends through September.
On the boardwalk next to the Hilton Hotel, Neptune Park is home to a number of popular outdoor annual events including the Boardwalk Art Show and the Neptune Festival , which has sand-sculpting competitions, wine tastings, Symphony by the Sea concerts, volleyball tournaments, a sailboat regatta, and more. There's also a free summer concert series that lets musicians perform for the public during the weekends.
Continuing north along the Boardwalk, you will find the popular Virginia Beach Pier , which operates from April through October. Fees are charged to fish on the pier, but a fishing license is not required. A small fee is also charged to those who just want to walk on the pier and explore.
While in the area, visitors with an interest in history can take a pleasant stroll through the Virginia Legends Walk.
This landscaped walkway celebrates Virginians who have made important national and global contributions during their lives, including such influential figures as Thomas Jefferson, Captain John Smith, Robert E. This impressive bronze sculpture is 34 feet tall to the height of the trident , weighs Located along the boardwalk in a historic Coast Guard Station, this two-floor museum celebrates the region's maritime heritage.
The collection includes more than 1, photographs and close to 2, artifacts, which explore the history of the U. Built in , during the early days of Virginia Beach development, this Victorian cottage has 22 rooms that have been converted into galleries. The Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum displays wildfowl decoys, shorebird carvings, artwork and other artifacts, as well as Virginia Beach history displays. Outbuildings include a Museum boathouse and the first Virginia Beach library.
A lovely seaside garden features an array of flowers, shrubbery, and trees. The Museum gift shop offers a good selection of hand-carved decoys, books, bird kites, wildfowl art, and photographs. The Naval Aviation Monument pays tribute to Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard aviation from the early s through the present and acknowledges the connected and vital role of the Virginia Beach and greater Hampton Roads area.
Next to the Norwegian Lady monument, the Naval Aviation Monument features bronze sculptures by renowned artist Mike Maiden and laser-etched granite storyboards of historic aviation events. One of the most beloved landmarks along the Boardwalk, the Norwegian Lady stands in commemoration of lives lost and saved during the tragic shipwreck of Norwegian sailing vessel "Dictator" in the spring of
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