It’s billed as the longest pleasure beach in the world at 56 kilometres, with a boardwalk that’s almost five kilometres – on Virginia Beach, you have room to roam. Park yourself in a lounger and let the breeze settle into your soul, or find a chair at one of the many beach cafés.
Sitting still is not a requisite, however. You can enjoy beach bliss, but you’ll also find a vivacious oceanfront culture, particularly during peak season, from late May to early September. An exceptional concert series always draws a crowd – this is a big town for live music. Cultural events fill the calendar, including art shows, car rallies, food and wine festivals, and outdoor movies, even the Jackalope action sports festival. Fall’s Neptune Festival takes over the boardwalk with artisans, music, sand sculptures, athletics and regattas.
