The Oceana Neighborhood Historic District was officially placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service on Sept. 18, 2017. The historic district nomination was initiated by the Virginia Beach Historic Preservation Commission and was compiled … Continued
The Virginia Board of Historic Resources officially listed the Virginia Beach Courthouse Village and Municipal Center Historic District on the Virginia Landmarks Register on Sept. 21, 2017. The nomination will now be forwarded by the state to the National Park … Continued
In 2016, Rudee Tours and Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center joined Whale SENSE, a voluntary responsible whale watching program. The local whale watching season runs from January to March, when the humpback whales migrate through the mid-Atlantic from their … Continued
In 2016, Virginia Beach residents and local emergency managers received new tools to monitor storm tides and flooding during hurricane season. The 10 new tide gauges, installed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in cooperation with the city of Virginia … Continued
True Tales of the Tide: An Angler’s Lifelong Quest chronicles a wide variety of fishing adventures from citation spot to the capture of the largest fish ever caught on rod and reel in Virginia, John Thurston’s 1099-pound, 12-ounce tiger shark. Mike … Continued
For 2015, a local beach was included in the Clean Beaches Coalition annual list of beaches. Sandbridge Beach in Virginia Beach was one of two beaches in Virginia that were included in the list. Toms Cove Beach, at Assateague Island … Continued
In 2014, four Tidewater Virginia beaches were named as superstar beaches by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). The organization designated 35 popular beaches across 14 states as superstars for consistently meeting water quality safety thresholds. Superstar beaches met national … Continued
Virginia Beach has an excellent selection of kayaking areas. Inshore kayakers will find ponds, lakes, marshes, creeks, and other areas to explore. For advanced paddlers, there are plenty of launch areas nearby with Chesapeake Bay or access to enjoy ocean … Continued
A wide range of vacation rentals are available in Virginia Beach and surrounding Hampton Roads communities. Vacation rental units are usually available by the week or month, with some units available for an entire season. Rental units range from simple … Continued
Virginia Beach Virginia is the perfect destination for a beach wedding. Close by are a wide range of sandy beaches, many of which offer spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean or Chesapeake Bay. The city is located near the mid-point … Continued