Ten reasons why you would want to visit Virgina Beach

I don't know about you but I love to spend my dh's hard earned money :) on experiences instead of things. Like vacations! We go somewhere every 2 years or so and so far there has been one constant - there's a beach somewhere close by.
A prompt from SocialMom's and the Virginia Beach Tourism Department prompted me to look into this area. I grew up on the West Coast but have never been on the East Coast so i learned a lot.

Here's some of the things I thought were pretty cool about the Virginia Beach area:

1. The activities. It goes without saying that where there is an Ocean there are awesome activities and Virginia Beach is no exception! You can snorkle, swim, sail, even go on a charter fishing trip if that's your thing. Surfing? Sure! There's something for everyone at the beach.

2. I've read that the Virginia Aquarium is awesome, but if experiencing sealife in their natural habitat is more your style then a whale watching expidition might be just the thing for you. I know this is one of the things I've always wanted to do - along with swimming with Whale Sharks!

3. Like lounging on the beach? People watching? Fishing off the pier? You can do that too!

4. Of course I think everyone has heard of the great East Coast food! I happen to be a Pescetarian so even I could enjoy the variety of seafood the area has to offer.

5. Family fun on the boardwalk. Lots of things to do! This 3-mile stretch is lined with hotels and restaurants, as well as home to museums and historic sites, an arcade and amusement rides such as a Ferris Wheel. You can walk, bike, or skate this bustling center of activity.

6. Are you a history buff? Loads of history in the Virginia area and DC is only a 4-hour car ride away. Heaven for those of you into US History!

7. Got Kids? Lots for the littles to do from building sandcastles to hitting the aforementioned aquarium. Surf is gentle I'm told so beginning surfer teens can catch the waves to their heart's content. virginia Beach is also home to a unique payground at Grommet Island Beach Park and Playground.

8. Don't forget the Ocean Breeze Water Park and Mini Golf Course!

9. Don't know how to surf? Virginia Beach, with is gentle waves, is a great place to learn.

10. Kayak with the dolphins! Yes please! I'm leary about taking a large boat out but a kayak sounds like a lot of fun!

So where will you go for vacation in the near future??

I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Virginia Beach Tourism blogging program, for a gift card worth $40. For more information on how you can participate, click here.