Virginia Beach has long since been a popular travel destination, offering the beauty of the ocean while simultaneously offering different options such as golfing, shopping and fine dining. However, Virginia Beach is a wonderful travel destination when planning a trip with kids. The location offers a variety of fun activities, child friendly hotels and of course, thirty-five miles of oceanfront beaches.
One great activity for kids is visiting the Virginia Aquarium. The Aquarium features a wide variety of marine animals, including harbor seals, turtles, river otters, sand sharks and more. In addition, the Aquarium contains habitat exhibits including one for a desert, one for an island, a swamp and the Red Sea. Furthermore, the Aquarium has three-dimensional movies on large IMAX movie screens, giving the viewer the feeling of being right in the middle of the movie. Finally, the Aquarium offers special exhibitions and special events, so be sure to check it out prior to making any travel plans so you can take advantage of these special items.
Another great choice for traveling with kids to Virginia Beach is to visit the Ocean Breeze Water Park. This attraction is only about two miles away from the ocean and features a plethora of family friendly activities. According to the Ocean Breeze Website, the park has sixteen water slides, a wave pool and a special zero entry water pool and spray yard for smaller children. Additionally, there are rental cabanas, food and gift shop. The water park offers a discounted rate for children and senior citizens and also has a lower cost to enter the park after three o'clock in the afternoon. Whether you plan an entire day or just an afternoon, the Ocean Breeze Water Park is a lovely travel option for kids.
Of course, Virginia Beach has lots of ocean front beaches to select from when planning a trip with children. There are three different areas: Chesapeake Bay, Resort Beaches, and Sandbridge. Each one features different characteristics. Chesapeake Bay offers nature trails, biking and parkland, among the ocean beach area. The Resort Beaches area is a lively and fun location. There is a three mile boardwalk for biking, skating and walking. Moreover, there is entertainment, street vendors and outdoor dining available at the boardwalk. Additionally, there are resort hotels featuring child-friendly activities, such as the Cavalier Hotel, which offers amazing facilities and amenities for adults but also has a child "camp" during the summer for the children to play games and participate in activities with supervision. Finally, the Sandbridge area offers a tranquil and unspoiled atmosphere. Thus, no matter what type of environment your family prefers, Virginia Beach offers a location for everyone.
