Unveiling Virginia Beach: Must See Places

Standing beautifully tall for nearly a century, the Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club has proved to be one of Virginia’s most iconic hotels. This marvelous hotel is isolated on a hill that is slightly tilted to feature an extravagant view of the Atlantic Ocean. The Cavalier architectural design features many elegant and timeless features and was constructed in a Y shape, allowing nearly all the rooms to have a clear view of the astounding Atlantic. Guests are offered full access to all the hotel’s luxury amenities including a full-service spa, private beach club access, complimentary beach services, world-class dining, and many more. This historical hotel has provided a home to numerous distinguished celebrities including Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra, Muhammad Ali, Judy Garland, and ten of our U.S. Presidents. The hotel features several striking rooms including a grand ballrooms and reception rooms that are perfect for any and all special occasions. The hotel also features an elegant we...

Battle the heat of Virginia Beach with this unique ice cream spot! The Yard’s signature milkshakes are not just any ordinary milkshake, instead, they are quite extreme. There are over 20 milkshake themes to choose from, which each include an ice cream flavor with numerous complimentary themed toppings, served in a custom pint glass. To extend this ice cream fun, the custom pint glasses are included in the purchase of any milkshake. In addition to milkshakes, the Yard has plenty of other scrumptious treats to please your sweet tooth such as numerous flavors of edible cookie dough, ice cream floats, cookie dough pops, and regular ice cream cups and cones. With a large menu offering, there’s something for every sweet tooth whether that’s chocolate or sugary candy themed ice cream. My personal favorite is The Unicorn, which consists of cotton candy ice cream, purple marshmallow drizzle, rainbow sprinkles, and topped with a sugar cone unicorn horn, rainbow whipped cream, cotton candy clouds...

This quaint cottage restaurant is located in the heart of farm country, providing the freshest selection of local meals to guests. Breakfast and lunch are served all day with many scrumptious options for the entire family. To highlight a few from of this immaculate variety are their home-made biscuits, sandwiches, salads, omelets, and seasonal specials. To accompany these mouthwatering dishes, an array of refreshments is available to begin the day including custom coffees, hand-crafted Bloody Mary’s, and mimosas. Despite the no reservation policy that is implemented at this popular brunch destination, there is a garden patio that provides a beautiful scenery for any wait time. The cottage is decorated to compliment the quaint location with simple flowers, light yellow accents, and bright interior touches. The overall atmosphere of this location is truly what sets it apart and makes the Bee & Biscuit one of my favorite restaurants in the area. This restaurant takes you away from the...

  Gallons of fun are behind the walls of the Virginia Beach Aquarium, located only a few miles from the shore of the Atlantic. Thousands of exhibits showcase the finest aquatic species across the globe such as barracudas, Komodo Dragons, zebra sharks, and more! What sets Virginia Beach’s Aquarium apart is the hands-on interactive exhibits that are offered. These exhibits allow guests to directly interact with the wildlife and learn about the wonders of the ocean first-hand. They also provide behind-the-scenes tours to reveal what truly goes on in the nonpublic areas of the aquarium. These tours allow guests to encounter the animals on a much closer and more personal level. They provide numerous different behind the scenes tours that are specialized to type of animal, allowing guests to choose which area of the aquarium they want a deeper dive into. The tour fun continues with available boat tours to enjoy watching the bottlenose dolphin in its natural habitat, the ocean. This tour ...

   Thrilling fun awaits in the trees of Virginia Beach! This adventure park offers the best courses that are jam packed with ziplines, tree climbing, and other rope filled fun! This park is perfect for all ages above 5, all fitness levels, and all experience levels. With 17 trails to choose from, each trail is color-coded by difficulty, allowing each guest to participate at their own comfort level. Before partaking in the fun, brief safety lessons and practice courses are required to allow guests to familiarize themselves with the park equipment. The double lock safety equipment provided at this course always ensures direct attachment to a secure source throughout the course. Being extremely fearful of heights myself, these precautions eased my mind throughout my time in the trees! This park is my go-to since it offers many different courses and limits the number of people in the trees at a time, ensuring availability of trails. The fun doesn’t stop there though! This adventur...

  While Virginia Beach is home to many fun festivities, it is also home to many important historical landmarks. One of these being the Cape Henry Lighthouse. Located on the north end of Virginia Beach’s coast, this lighthouse was the 4 th oldest lighthouse in the country and authorized by George Washington! It is marked as a historical landmark as it protected and guided the vessels leaving and entering the Chesapeake Bay. In order to take in the entirety that Cape Henry offers its guests, tours are available and fairly cheap at only $10. The lantern room, located at the top of the lighthouse, features 360° views of the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic. The view of the coast is truly remarkable from the isolated height of this lighthouse. With 400 years of history and a spectacular view, the Cape Henry Lighthouse is not something you will want to skip out on while in Virginia Beach! Plan Your Visit Today

     Feeling famished after a busy day exploring the hustle and bustle of Virginia Beach? The perfect spot to treat these symptoms is Chix on the Beach! This oceanfront restaurant is located right on the Boardwalk on 7 th Street. Chix is home to the freshest seafood in the area and offers a variety of seafood options. However, in addition to the excellent array of seafood, Chix offers salads, sandwiches, appetizers, and more. The prime location of this restaurant improves the overall atmosphere as there is always live entertainment on the weekends on the Boardwalk. What’s better than dinner with a show? The restaurant offers multiple seating arrangements for all customer’s wishes such as bar seating, indoor booth and table options, enclosed patio seating, and outdoor patio seating. Chix also supplies two-hour complimentary parking in a garage directly across the street from the establishment. Chix provides an iconic atmosphere and quality food that is always certain to e...

       Tired of the of the Virginia Beach commotion and need a relaxing day at the beach? While not a secret to locals, Sandbridge Beach is one of the few secluded beaches in the Virginia Beach area that offers peace and quiet to its guests. This beach is located just south of the Virginia Beach Boardwalk and is home to beautiful shorelines, intriguing wildlife, delectable restaurants, and more! The area is perfect for families, couples, or individuals as it is one of the most uncrowded beaches on the Atlantic Coast. Sandbridge offers free beach access to all guests with easily accessible public parking within a block of the coast. As a beach loving local myself, Sandbridge Beach is always one of my go-tos because of  the calm and relaxing atmosphere! This is an excellent option for visitors to experience the variety of beaches that Virginia Beach has to offer!